Essays
Tembusu Between the Lines
At times it is a space for work, other times it is a space for bonding, and yet other times it is a space for rest. What is Tembusu, really? How do we even begin to categorise its spaces? And what does emerging adulthood have to do with all this? In this piece, Min explores the blurring lines of spaces, our lives, and everything in-between.
“No need insecure lah!”: Singlish, Insecurity, and Identity
🕗 10-15 Minute Read
How do we come to terms with our different accents? Why do some of us judge some accents to be ‘better’ than others? Fiona Tan explores.
Saving Semakau: A Battle Against Plastic Waste Part II
This is the second part of the prize-winning essay by Tan Guan Yu, written for the course Asia Now! The Archaeology of the Future City. In every Calendar Year, Tembusu College awards prizes for the Best Essay, Best Creative Work and Best Miscellaneous Work to recognise the intellectual achievements of Tembusu students in the University Town College Programme (UTCP). This work was the winner of the Best Essay Prize for the Calendar Year 2022
Saving Semakau: A Battle Against Plastic Waste Part I
This essay by Tan Guan Yu, written for the course Asia Now! The Archaeology of the Future City, was the winner of the Best Essay Prize for the Calendar Year 2022. It is published here as part one of two parts.
In University with Jung
Zayden Ineffable writes about how Jungian thought can be helpful in navigating University Life as a student.
The Platform: A Review
Brendan reviews the 2019 Spanish film, ‘The Platform’.