For undergraduates, we understand that career discovery is the biggest concern for our students. The inaugural Get R.E.A.L. Conference & Networking Dinner 2017 on 17th March was specially curated to prepare SMU students for the transition to post-university work life. Over 180 students and alumni attended the Conference with breakout seminars which culminated to a networking dinner over food and drinks.
Students who attended the conference got to learn from their seniors and alumni from various industries. Our invited speakers and alumni shared useful tips on how to take charge of their career trajectory and advancement. Alumni and students were engaged in open and interactive discussions as alumni shared their views on topics such as corporate culture, work-life balance, professional networking etc.
Embarking on a Career in the Public Sector with Mr Baey Yam Keng, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
As alumni, one of the best ways to give back to SMU is to share your experiences and to provide valuable industry advice to your juniors. The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) would like to thank all alumni who attended the conference and dinner. Your presence and advice made a difference to our graduating students, our future alumni!
COMMotion series with Master of Science in Communication Management (MCM) Alumni Group for the Marketing, Media and Communication industries
About Get R.E.A.L Conference
The Get R.E.A.L Conference is a programme under the Senior Year Engagement (SYE) initiative by the SMU Office of Alumni Relations. The SYE is movement by SMU’s Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) that hopes to connect, engage and prepare our final-year students aka ‘seniors’ to “Get R.E.A.L.” in their transition to post-university life through a series of events.
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Significance |
Explanation |
Events |
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Relevant |
Being current and in the know-how of current trends and culture in the workforce, and personal lives. |
Get R.E.A.L. Conference |
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Engaged |
Our final year students being and staying engaged with other alumni networks. |
Alumni Networking Night |
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Affinity to SMU |
Carrying the SMU identity that last a lifetime as alumni. |
Alumni Welcome Night; Contribute as Alumni Volunteer & Ambassadors |
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Lifelong Learning |
Graduating in SMU is more than a phase in attaining a degree, but a lifelong learning process. Alumni can tap onto OAR as a platform for professional and career development/advancement. |
Being a part of future alumni events. |