Experience in Singapore, Singapore by Ngọc

What is it like to live in Singapore? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Singapore is an intriguing blend of Western modernity and Asian culture. Within roughly 700 square kilometers, you’ll find skyscrapers, Chinese shophouses, Malay mosques, Hindu temples, and endless chains of airconditioned shopping malls. Singapore is safe, clean, and green. However, accommodation is expensive.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Singapore?

Even though this country is located in Asia, there are 4 ethnic groups: Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. People are friendly, hospitable and honest. Students can enjoy different kinds of food (local, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Western, etc. ). It is also easy to travel to the countries nearby (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc. ).

How much does it cost to live in Singapore?

Average SGD 1, 200 per month for a shared room (2 people). These rooms are not very spacious.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Singapore? Is there any advice you can give?

It is easy to find. There are lot of reliable websites for searching.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Here you can find food from different countries (local, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Western, etc. ).

I enjoy healthy food (mostly Japanese and Vietnamese).

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What places would you recommend visiting in Singapore?

Marina Bay.

Bugis, in Arab St.

National parks systems, which have 4 parks and gardens.

Pulau Ubin.

East Coast.

Orchard.

Sentosa.

Clarke Quay.

Mustafa.

Is it good to eat out in Singapore? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

It's cheap and easy for eating out.

For eating: there are a lot of places such as Bugis St, Mustafa, Newton, Somerset, Harbour Front, Balestier Road, Beach Road, Boat Quay, etc.

For drinking: Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Arab St.

Is the nightlife good in Singapore? Where is good to go?

Yes, it is.

Some places: Boat Quay, Clark Quay or Arab St.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Singapore?

Use money wisely because rents are so expensive and going shopping is very tempting, especially during sale seasons.

Follow the rules, for instance, don't eat or drink in the bus, because Singapore's laws are very strict.

The rest is all an interesting experience.

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