RVRC Seniors

The new RVRC Senior Programme (SP) was introduced in the Academic Year 2023/2024. It aims to encourage senior students (Year 3 and above) who have completed the RVRC Programme to return to the College with the mindset of contributing meaningfully to the living-learning community at RVRC. The goal is for them to use their wealth of experience to take on specific leadership roles while developing themselves further.

Seniors participating in the programme play a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive living-learning environment at the College. They inspire and motivate their peers to participate in college activities, Interest Groups (IGs), and other co-academic initiatives. Seniors lead by example, promoting inclusivity, respect, and student cooperation to strengthen the College's identity and support its mission.

In addition, Seniors serve as mentors to Year One and Year Two students in residence at the College. They provide informal guidance on academic matters and personal development, informed by their own university experience. They may offer informal insight and support to students facing academic and personal challenges by helping them navigate various university and faculty demands.

Overall, Seniors form an essential support structure for the RVRC community and contribute significantly to the College's mission of providing holistic education. Their role encompasses being a role model, advocate, organizer, communicator, and motivator. By assuming these responsibilities, they contribute to creating a positive and supportive living-learning environment at the College while empowering their fellow students to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in contributing to the RVRC community as a Senior, please approach any RVRC Fellow or Residential Fellow about the specific areas where you would like to contribute and make a positive impact. They can guide you on the opportunities available and how you can contribute to the college's mission and values.

 

What are the different types of Senior Programme roles?

There are four roles in the SP that can be applied for:

• Peer Student Supporter (PSS)
• Resident Assistant (RA)
• Senior Student Leader (SSL)
• Teaching Assistant (TA)

 

Why should I become an RVRC Senior?

As an RVRC Senior, you will have a unique and tailormade opportunity to:

• Improve your communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultivate leadership, organisational and self-management skills
• Develop group facilitation skills
• Make a meaningful difference by supporting other students
• Expand your professional resume

 

Application for the Senior Programme AY24/25 (OPEN NOW)

If you're interested in applying for the Senior Programme AY24/25, applications will be open from 15 January 2024 to 28 January 2024. All applications must be made online. While optional, an application would be strengthened if there is a letter of reference from someone outside the College but within NUS (e.g., a professor from your Faculty/School).

If you plan on participating in NUS overseas experiences, such as SEP or NOC, in AY2024/2025, you can still apply for a role in the RVRC SP. Although some SP roles may require residency at RVRC for the entire academic year, the College will work to find a mutually beneficial arrangement for both the student and the College.

The outcomes of the application process are expected to be released by 5^th March 2024. For more information on the application details and requirements, please refer to the FAQs link.

 

What is the selection process to become a Senior?

The College has a competitive and comprehensive selection process in place for the limited Senior Programme positions available each year. Applicants are evaluated based on the strengths of their application and interview, along with internal review and recommendations from RVRC academic and resident Fellows. The selection process follows a holistic approach to ensure that only the most suitable and motivated candidates are selected for these positions.