Welcome to Ridge View Residential College!
As you can see in our photos and videos, RVRC is a beautiful residential college within natural settings. Aligned with our settings, we offer growth opportunities to students who join us.
As a residential college in NUS, we have the typical emphasis on “living and learning”. But at RVRC in particular, we strive to integrate the two aspects by seeking to incorporate “living in learning” (i.e., aligning our learning activities to take advantage of the fact that students are living in the College) and “learning in living” (i.e., creating learning opportunities within the daily living of students).
As College Master, it is my vision for RVRC to achieve two outcomes that draw on the “Ridge View” brand:
- Elevation. Being a College on the “Ridge”, it is my hope that every RVRC student is elevated to become a “better person” as a result of their time with us. I deliberately do not want to impose a fixed definition of “better” (students will have to decide where they want to be better in) but the key point here is that there will be growth in the student over time.
- Visibility. Being a College on “View”, it is my hope that every RVRC student becomes shining examples of sustainability, with a heart for sustainability that carries into their future lives (including in their workplace). My ultimate hope is that because of these many shining examples, the College will also attain greater visibility and renown.
So I invite you to join us for this exciting journey. We welcome everyone who is interested to grow and become a better version of their current selves. Take the plunge and experience for yourself a form of kampung living that serves to build community within the Houses and as an entire College, whilst taking our slate of modules that has been carefully curated for students.
Associate Professor Sim Tick Ngee
College Master
After spending many years as a professional bassist, A/P Greg Petersen left the musical performance venues of the world and entered the academic world to focus on his interests in teaching/learning and the human relationship with arts. Today he is an interdisciplinary scholar and teacher weaving together his disparate background and interests. The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music brought him to NUS in 2005, where he still spends half of his professional time.
Prof Greg also enjoys living an active lifestyle. Outdoor activities are a daily must. RVRC residents regularly see him and his wife on a walk or doing other activities with his family on the lawn. His favorite exercise is roller skiing. Playing music is just one way he likes to work with his hands. He also loves yard work and building/remodeling houses. Simply put, Greg is a doer, striving to live life to its fullest.
