“It was eye-opening to meet many passionate community partners in Bali, Indonesia and they have inspired me to kick-start my own sustainability journey in Singapore.” 

– Kango Lee Zhen Xiong, Year 2 Student from School of Computing and Information Systems

"Through different guided walks, I learned more about the challenges of Bali and what they are implementing to solve these challenges. One of the very memorable and eye-opening issue that I learnt about is regarding waste disposal and waste management in Bali. Meeting locals and seeing how they live really intrigued me to know and understand more about the social issues in the region." 

– Isabelle Hong, Year 3 Students from Lee Kong Chian School of Business

“I learnt from inspiring humanitarian speakers. What stood out as a common thread among them was their powerful stories, each showcasing their resilience and optimism when faced with challenges. Seeing their ability to transform challenges into stepping stones became a motivation for me to emulate a similar mindset in every stage of my life. From these captivating speakers, I not only cultivated a deeper sense of empathy, but also an appreciation for the privileges I have been fortunate to enjoy. My participation in Service Day further amplified my gratitude and instilled a greater sense of empathy. Furthermore, my engagement with the two NGOs enriched my understanding of Bangkok's marginalized communities. The encounters with individuals from slum areas and highly vulnerable children were eye-opening, serving as harsh reminders of the extensive work that remains crucial to uplift these communities. This journey revealed to me that there is an ample amount we can contribute to enhance the conditions of these less fortunate areas. Ultimately, it is imperative to leverage our resources and privileges to aid those who are less advantaged. This realization underscores the responsibility we have to create a more equitable world by extending a helping hand wherever possible."

– Faith Lam, Year 2 Student from Lee Kong Chian School of Business

"I learnt that there are many aspects in which people can differ (disability, poverty, or backgrounds). Despite circumstantial differences, what these people have in common is that they go through personal growth, hardship, and inculcate a form of resilience at the very least. For some, this difficulty also creates a desire to make change for future generations and improve conditions. I will learn to apply the mindset of being fearless in pursuing passion to make a change in society, even if the change is small."

– Anh Nhi Vu, Year 3 student from Lee Kong Chian School of Business

"I enjoyed the networking sessions at the different social enterprises, and I now believe more strongly that because of our privilege, we have more responsibility to envision and active work towards creating a future that we and future generations thrive in. I would like to be more active in my efforts towards social causes that target food insecurity and education for underprivileged children in our society. I am more encouraged to believe and start taking action about the issues I am concerned about."

– Isabelle Goh, Year 2 student from School of Computing and Information Systems