Event Timeline
Speaker Timeline »
1300 to 1400 — Session 1: Introduction to the US
- Welcome and Intro to E2K4
Zhang Weijie (Johns Hopkins University) - Why Study in the US?
Xie Yao Quan (Duke University) - Choice of Schools and Initial Apprehensions
Fabian Lua (University of Pennsylvania) - Another North American Alternative: Canada
Tian Qiuyan & Terrence Ng (University of Toronto)
1400 to 1500 — Session 2: Preparations
- Application Process to the Different Universities
Saw San Myat San (Harvard University) - Taking the SATs
Jeremy Craig (Testtakers Singapore) - Transferring to a US University & Funding a US Education
Louis Lovestrand (American Academic Alliance)
1500 to 1600 — Session 3: The Singaporeans' Foray
- Trip Preparations
Zhang Weijie (Johns Hopkins University) - What to Pack, and What Not to
Lin Xinhong (University of Wisconsin-Madison) - The Role of SSAs in US Universities
Rachel Teo (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
1600 to 1700 — Session 4: Dreams Beckon
- Living it to the Max, USA here I am!
- Adapting to living in the US & college majors
- Campus Life
- Involvement in Student Activities & Part-time Work
- Studying in the US:
The Aerospace Aspect and Program at Embry-Riddle
Jonathan Hung (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Date, Time and Venue »
The vital details for Experiences 2004 have been confirmed! Mark your calendars, everyone, for this important event. (Note that the date and venue have changed since their initial announcement in May.)
Venue: Victoria Junior College Multi-Purpose Hall
Date: August 7 (Saturday)
Time: 1100 to 1700
Price: Admission is free!
Directions to VJC
For detailed information on bus services and routes, please refer to the SBS Transit Travel Guide or TransitLink Electronic Guide.
By car: Take the ECP (towards Changi Airport) and exit at 8B
Nearest MRT stations: Bedok, Eunos, Paya Lebar
Connecting Bus Services from Bedok: 196, 197
Connecting Bus Services from Eunos: 55
Connecting Bus Services from Paya Lebar: 76, 135
By bus: Services 13, 16, 31, 36, 55, 76, 135, 196, 197
A map of Victoria Junior College and its surrounding areas is available from the school's website or streetdirectory.com.
