The following are some testimonials from some of our students who went on local/overseas exchange programmes and professional attachment.
Tay Yi Ling
Professional Attachment - Centre for Effective Living Pte. Ltd
My Professional Attachment was done at Centre for Effective Living Pte. Ltd, a private psychology clinic. It was a 10-week attachment, but I had learnt more in that 10 weeks than I had expected. My job scope as an intern was to shadow the psychologists in their job, and helping them with their work when needed, and also helping out with the administrative work. When the clients gave their consent, I was allowed to sit in for the sessions. I observed many psychological testings, such as the WPSSI-III, WISC-IV, and WAIS-III, and was also lucky enough to witness a leadership testing by the organizational psychologist in the clinic. These are areas which only Masters students get to experience. Besides testings, I also got to sit in for some therapy sessions, and was even entrusted the responsibility of mentoring one of the psychologists’ patients. Research work is of course an integral part of being a psychologist, as they are sometimes invited to give talks to organizations and schools. As such, I often helped the psychologists to find materials for their talk.
The attachment experience not only allowed me to witness first-hand the applications of psychology in the real world, but also allowed me to learn more about myself. This has allowed me to grow, and develop not only personally, but also professionally, as I have learnt how to handle myself better in different situations.
Suzanne Seah, Psychology / Year 3
Global Immersion Programme (GIP) – University of Washington, Seattle, USA
My learning curve was given some interesting turns when HSS offered me the opportunity of a lifetime – a 6-month stint at the University of Washington in the U.S., through NTU's Global Immersion Programme. This "new world" I found myself in revolved around refreshingly different perspectives presented by American professors and peers, around challenges that come with living independently in a culture different from my own, and around exhilarating and unforgettable skiing, trekking, and travel adventures. It is only through such overseas exposure, that I am now better able to understand and appreciate the culture in America, as well as the culture back home in Singapore.
Wendy Tay, Psychology / Year 3
Global Immersion Programme (GIP) – University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Going for GIP was a dream come true. The program exposed me to a myriad of new cultures, new places, and new people. After the initial shock of being thrown into a whole new environment wore off, I eased into the slower pace of life that Seattle had to offer. The laid-back yet encouraging pedagogical atmosphere was a welcome change from what I was normally used to, and I benefited greatly from my interactions with both American and international students alike. I am deeply grateful for this experience, and would never trade it for anything in the world.
Sameema Nisa, Psychology / Year 3
Global Summer Studies Programme (GSS) – University of California, Berkeley, USA
Going to University of California, Berkeley, for the GSS programme exposed me to an entirely different view on education and lifestyle. I'll always remember the wonderful experience of living within the city campus, and walking to class every morning through streets filled with restaurants, florists, pubs, and clothing outlets! The huge portions of good food, which we had every single day during our 6-week exchange, were also unforgettably delicious. My summer in the U.S. also enabled me to form lasting friendships with people from various states within the U.S., as well as around the world.
Khairiyah Kassim, Psychology / Year 3
Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) – National University of Singapore
Being in NUS provided me with an opportunity to interact with the students – both local and foreign – at the university, and to be introduced to a "student culture" that was different from what we are comfortable with in NTU. Even though some would argue that going for an exchange programme in Singapore would not benefit me much, I found that my time there was extremely enriching: I was not only exposed to a new learning environment, but was also provided with a new and different perspective on tertiary education in Singapore.
Tannie Tang, Psychology / Year 3
International Student Exchange Programme (INSTEP) – University of Melbourne, Australia
Having had the opportunity to go on an exchange programme to the University of Melbourne, Australia, I believe I gained a most enriching experience. I learnt much from the lessons I had – not just lessons on campus, but also in managing daily life matters independently as well as living on my own. I also got to travel a lot more extensively to gorgeous places such as Philip Island to see the smallest penguins in the world, and the 12 Apostles on my Great Ocean Road Trip. All in all, I had a blast!