Posts by Hafsah Begum
Notes from the Class of 2024
The Cambridge Dictionary defines home as a place where a person feels they belong. As such, a home inevitably plays a pivotal role in one’s life. Likewise, RVRC is home through one’s university journey. As a place of temporary permanence and comfort, how could one possibly, after 4 years of living here, not feel attached…
Read MoreINSIEME: Freshman Orientation Programme 2024
Hello freshmen! A warm welcome to Ridge View Residential College! 🎉🏠 We are Shanice🤩, Shengyao😋, and Shermaine😌, the project directors for this year’s RVRC Freshmen Orientation Programme! (Yes, the 3 Ss! 👏) We’re thrilled to invite you to RVRC’s freshmen orientation program, Insieme! 💥 We’re leading a team of 93 seniors to bring you (arguably🤭)…
Read MoreKong Qi Herng Founder, the moonbeam co.
Mr. Kong Qi Herng RVRC Alumnus, NUS Class of 2022 RVRC is proud to showcase the growth and achievements of its alumnus Kong Qi Herng as a sustainability trendsetter in the field of entrepreneurship and business innovation. Kong is the CEO and Co-Founder of the moonbeam co. The former National University of Singapore (NUS) Merit…
Read MoreVictor Zhu Founder and CEO, Hatch
Mr. Victor Zhu RVRC Alumnus, NUS Class of 2020 RVRC is proud to showcase the growth and impact achieved by its alumnus Victor Zhu as a sustainability trendsetter in the field of social entrepreneurship and innovation. Victor is the Founder and CEO of Hatch – an impact-driven business with the mission to leverage digital as…
Read MoreSankar Ananthanarayanan Co-Founder, Herpetological Society of Singapore
Mr. Sankar Ananthanarayanan RVRC Alumnus, NUS Class of 2019 RVRC is proud to highlight the most recent achievement of its alumnus Sankar Ananthanarayanan as a sustainability trendsetter in the field of ecological and nature conservation. Sankar, who is the co-founder of the Herpetological Society of Singapore, has been helming the Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan -…
Read MoreLiving and Learning for a Shared Future: The RVRC Way
As RVRC celebrates its 10th anniversary, this year’s symposium held on 24 February emphasized the college’s forward-looking mission of fostering sustainability education and workplace readiness. The theme “Living and Learning for a Shared Future: The RVRC Way” encapsulated the college’s adoption of experiential learning pedagogies and a belief in the world as a classroom. With esteemed…
Read MoreGrad Dinner 2024
A dedicated team of RVRC Seniors organized the annual farewell dinner for the graduating RVRC Year Two students. The event was held on 19th April at the NUS Guild House. This year’s theme was ‘Masquerade’, 🎭🎭 inviting students to interpret it differently, with a beautiful display of masks worn by students, Fellows, and Admin staff. The…
Read MoreConcert by the Ridge 2024
The collaboration and hard work of Jukebox, Dance Revo, and Bollyview culminated in a stellar showcase in the college’s annual Concert By The Ridge (CBTR) on 7th April 2024. Bringing to University Cultural Centre (UCC) the likes of Lewis Capaldi’s top hits, to martial art renditions of Jay Chou’s “Fearless”, to rhythmic recreations of Bollywood’s…
Read MoreDr. Noeleen Heyzer appointed RVRC Rector
RVRC is privileged to have Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, Social Scientist and Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, appointed as the college Rector. We extend her a warm welcome, and share the following message from her for the RVRC Community: It is an immense honour to be appointed Rector of Ridge View Residential College, National University…
Read MoreReflecting on the ICG Volleyball Gold
The annual Inter-College Games (ICG) are held at the start of Semester 2. bringing together the NUS Residential College community in sporting participation and enthusiasm. One of the highlights of the ICG 2024 for RVRC was winning the Volleyball Gold. Youngkyu (Year 2), the Volleyball IG Captain 2023-24 reflects: I consider myself fortunate to be the…
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