​My Ph.D. journey at CoHASS was deeply enriching. Looking back, it’s amazing how much I grew intellectually, professionally, and emotionally over 4 years. True to its name, IGP’s curriculum provided a strong interdisciplinary foundation. From being mentored by supervisors from different schools (SSS – Psychology and Computer Science in my case), to taking classes outside my core discipline (e.g., Communication and Media studies, Business). Being exposed to such a wide range of research perspectives not only broadened my training, but also provided opportunities for collaboration with other faculty members to engage in research beyond my Ph.D. topic. It is this collaborative culture that NTU has instilled which I’m extremely grateful for. NTU is also a beautiful campus with a vibrant community that is engaged in all kinds of meaningful projects. There is always something for someone, and there are also opportunities to create new projects (e.g., seed grants, start-up funds, scholarships). The projects I have undertaken at NTU have allowed me to present at international conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, speak to media outlets and funding agencies, and has opened many doors for future opportunities. In sum, I hope you will find your time at NTU to be as inspiring and fulfilling as I did!

Dr Sarah Chan, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme - Global Asia (IGP-GA), PhD Class of 2021