Alumni Stories

 Hi, I am Denise Lim and I graduated from SMU in 2009 with a double degree in Business and Social Science.

Seated on left, Nicholas Lim and standing, Tylor JongThe huge problem of food loss led SMU alumni Nicholas Lim (BBM 2019) and Tylor Jong (BSc (Econ) 2018), together with a friend, to create TreeDots, an online outlet mall for food items that are still safe for consumption but do not meet aesthetic and industry expectations.

Kuah Chew Shian is from the Class of 2020 and has just completed her final semester at SMU.

Tengku Suzana (BBM 2014) recalled her experience as an exchange student in Seoul as one of the most significant moments as a SMU student. That student exchange programme proved to be the starting point of Have Halal, Will Travel (HHWT).

Jonathan Ng (BBM 2016) candidly confessed to having a myriad of passions and hobbies. Unlike many serial hobbyists, he is now a serial entrepreneur who enjoys sharing his ideas and making them a reality.

You may have heard of real estate and alternative investments (we have an alumni group formed around it!), but what does the  industry entail? Meet Corene Chin (BAcc & BBM 2015), a Real

From discovering his passion for software engineering, to playing onstage with his SoundFoundry band at Starry Nite - School of Information Systems alumnus Geoffrey Goh (BSc(ISM) 2015) enjoyed his SMU undergraduate days to the fullest. Upon graduation, Geoffrey went on to pursue a Master of Computer Science at Cornell University to further his knowledge in coding.

A helper at heart, Cindy Leong (BSocSc 2011) had been inspired to coach others in relationship management ever since she took her first Evolutionary Psychology class at SMU. She discovered her knack for identifying root problems in interpersonal relationships during her school days, with many of her friends coming to her for advice.

Espousing the philosophy of “slow fashion”, SMU alumna Eileen Tay established Elizabeth Little in 2017, a homegrown brand which makes vintage-inspired outfits for children, with a focus on craftsmanship.