| The Office of Student Life (OSL) encourages meaningful participation in co-curricular activities for an active and balanced life, complementing the educational mission of the university. It promotes the arts, sports and adventure, while encouraging the spirit of leadership for students to learn, serve and lead by example.
Co-curricular activities, abbreviated as CCA, exist at both recreational and competitive levels supported mainly by student clubs, while excellence, whether in the arts or sports, is pursued through the support of the office. Special interests, like debating and animal welfare advocacy, and community service as in serving the Red Cross, are also encouraged for students to broaden their interests and play a bigger role in society.
Under the banner of community leadership, OSL works closely with student leadership groups like the Student Association, the Ambassadors, and specially formed student committees to organise university-wide events such as Convocation, Freshmen Team-building Camp, Patron's Day, Arts Festival and SMU Peace Day, just to name a few. Another thrust of the community leadership platform is the Building Communities programme where students are empowered to initiate projects working with overseas communities in addressing social and environmental concerns.
Opportunities abound for a rich and fulfilling student life outside the classroom. SMU students will find it a challenge balancing studies, career plans and pursuing CCA interests. This, however, prepares SMU students as matured all-rounders for life after graduation. The amazing thing is that many alumni do come back to continue their CCA interests and participate in student life.
Student life at SMU is exciting, vibrant, and diverse. Here's sharing just a few vignettes from our busy calendar of activities:
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Dean's Message
Professor Low Aik Meng
Dean of Students
"From its very inception, SMU's emphasis has been on a holistic education for all students. Hence, beyond world-class faculty, teaching, and curricula, student life plays an important role. A wide array of CCA opportunities exist for students in arts and culture, sports, and leadership arenas. These are important for character, leadership, and career development.
Such opportunities challenge our students to grow. It is only through active involvement that they learn to conquer their limits and become our future global leaders." |
