Resources that Must-Know to all
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (To-Be)!
Seniors always have a bundle of resources for making university life a breeze.
To learn how to fully utilize the resources here, refer to our blog and guides provided.
This page is being continually updated as we come across more resources, so bookmark and check it out often!
Choose your stage in your university life…
Student Visa:
Request now if you need help in applying Student Visa. ICA – Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
Bank account for foreign student:
Visit DBS or OCBC for a bank account for foreigner student.
Public Transport Ez-link – Get a Undergraduate Concession Card (“Undergraduate Card”) or
Cards issued by Private Education Institutions (PEIs) registered with the Council for Private Education (“PEI Student Card”) from any transit link counter.
If you are graduated, may be Adult Monthly Travel Card (“AMTC“) is the right choice to you.
Accommodation:
Difficulty in finding roommate in Singapore for your study?
Get a roommate at EasyRoomMate
or find your room at Roomorama
or Rent in Singapore, iBilik.
Transport from Airport RentalCars to visit the university.
Singapore City Tour a good one to understand Singapore as a foreigner. Join Digital Senior City Tour now.
Software/Application
- Dropbox – Provides free cloud storage (2GB+) for sharing of documents and is excellent for project work coordination. Extremely user-friendly. Click here to register for FREE.
- Evernote – Useful for taking down and organizing of school notes that can be easily searched for. The free online service has monthly usage limitations (60 MB/month as of 2013).
- Skype – A freemium voice-over-IP service and instant messaging client that we can call online for FREE!!!
- Google Docs – Free online office for group project. Group member are able to edit the content real-time for meeting minute & task delegation.
- GIMP – If you are not from art school but you need to create decent artwork using free tools, try GIMP (for advanced users) or PAINT.net (for layman)
- Prezi – Tired with using PowerPoint presentation? Say goodbye to Powerpoint. Prezi allows you to create jaw-dropping presentations that make you look like a presentation rockstar!
Websites/Links
- GPA Target Calculator – To calculate the average CAP (NUS), GPA (NTU) or GPA (SMU) needed to achieve your First Class Honours!
- Brightsparks – Well-known platform for scholarship, university and career research
- Council for Private Education (CPE) – regulates private school operators. It provides links for private school operators to register themselves and for students to check the status of the private institutions in Singapore
Books
- How to become a straight-A student : The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less
This book provides a ton of useful and practical tips on how to take notes correctly , overcome procrastination, derive motivation in order to get your straight As. Note that 2nd half of the book may not be so relevant for Singaporean undergrads who do not have to write essays all the time, but still a very helpful book overall. - The Straight-A Conspiracy: Your Secret Guide to Ending the Stress of School and Totally Ruling the World
This is very much a ‘mindset’ book that debunks some of the biggest myths surrounding geniuses, thus empowering you to have faith in your own ability to achieve straight –As. Very insightful book which is entertaining to read as well. - What colour is your parachute ? One of the best books for finding out what you are supposed to do in life, a perpetual question of university students. It is an essential aid for choosing your course as well as planning your university journey.
Finding hostel or room to rent:
Affordable Student Hostel Service in Singapore: Novena Hall & 65Hostel
Moving & storage services:
Hassle Free Service, Wide Selection Of Storage Sizes: Self Storage Promotion
Hire our dedicated partner to move your room at SGD 50 special student rate. Enquiry now!
Handyman services:
Trusted Handymen In Singapore. Hire The Right Specialist and Save Your Time here.
Cleaning & Washing services:
Internship & Part-time:
- Join as Digital Senior writer – Contribute Digital Senior
- Give Tuition – Frankl Tuition Services
- Internship – Glints Intern
- Intern with Digital Marketing Agency – IceCube.Asia
Get a driving license:
Hire private driving instructor & get ready for drifting here.
Travelling in Singapore:
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore Zoo, Marina Bay, Singapore Flyer, Universal Studios – Singapore, Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Skypark, Orchard Road, National Orchid Garden, etc.
Singapore City Tour a good one to understand Singapore as a foreigner. Enquire below.
Travelling Overseas:
Car renting in other country
Accommodation
Rent to travel:
Rent travel used equipment such as DSLR camera, GoPro camera, weight measurement tool, waterproof backpack, etc to cut the hassle. Enquire now!
Accommodation
Planning for event in Campus? Below is the things you might need.
- Banner & flyer printing: Angeline – Printing Specialist
- Event Tee printing: ChonChong – corporate apparel specialist
- Gifts for attendants: MerryMaker
- Catering & BBQ supplier: Rasel Catering
- Event tentage rental: Rent A Tent
- Performers: Live Band & Magicians: Magic Aaron
- Logistics: Rich Resources
Graduation Ceremony:
- Graduation Photoshooting – Affordable package for Digital Senior members. Our photographer will have a schedule of different location in dedicated trademark in your school and you just need to bring your grown n follow our route. Read more at Bespoke Foundry
- Graduation Gown Rental – Serangoon Broadway , Raffles Studio & Filmo are the three gown renting companies in Singapore.
- Graduation Certificate Frame – Frame your graduate before it has been forgotten. Our dedicated framer Modern Art Frames will be one of the best choice in your list.
- Graduation Gift (Bouquet) – Order via our premium florist Secret Garden for your classmate or partner.
- Graduation Gift (Customised T-shirt) – Let bring your memories to a customised t-shirt or jacket just for your school. ChonChong & Butter Prints.
- Graduation Trip – Start planning your graduation trip before your job starts. Visit Airbnb, Agoda, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Skyscanner and start planning with your classmate or roommate. Don’t forget to read more at 10 places to fly to for your ultimate graduation trip.
Career Counselling:
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Job Application:
Wonder what are the best employers out there? GTI media has surveyed over 10k students to find the top choices. Check out the top 100 employers survey results !
Top 10 job portals in Singapore JobsDB, JobsCentral, Monster, JobStreet, EFinancialCareers, JobCyclone, Best Jobs, ST701, StreetDirectory, TopFinancialJobs will definitely will cover your needs.
Visit Career Mosaic for a One-stop hassle free job portal application services for you.
Find a financial job before graduate? We work together with Great Eastern, Prudential, Finexis & PIAS to give you an overview on the insurance products & company. Ask Digital Senior more here.
Certificate & Resume Preparation:
Each resume writing certification has its own set of rules and regulations and is granted by a professional career organization. Visit TheCareerExperts.com for more info.
Dress code for Interview:
Read more about What to wear for interview? and visit online shop like Lazada, Zalora, G2000, Blog Shop Singapore, La Belle Couture for more choices.
Finance yourself!
Start planning your BTO with Justin.
Insurance consultation with Digital Senior Preferred advisor.
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