NUS introduces Wednesday afternoons off and new sports hostel in push for holistic education

SINGAPORE – Most students from the National University of Singapore will be able to enjoy Wednesday afternoons off come August 2024, as part of a fresh initiative by the university to provide a more holistic student experience.

“By emphasising community sports, Valour House seeks to build an active and inclusive community bonded through shared athletic experiences,” NUS said. Students will be given opportunities to organise sports events for the wider NUS community. Currently, close to two-thirds of first-year students apply to stay on campus, and the majority are assigned rooms.Professor Aaron Thean, NUS provost and deputy president of academic affairs, said NUSOne is designed to place greater emphasis on student life and extracurricular activities, offering students not just academic excellence but also a holistic education.

Starting in August 2024, NUS will implement a new programme, Transition to Higher Education, to help freshmen adjust to university life by providing essential skills and resources.

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