Post by Singapore Management University

What shapes a learning journey isn't simply the opportunities you're given—it's what you choose to do with them. In this episode of From First to Future, Eileen Tay (Bachelor of Business Management, Class of 2004) and Esther Lam Xuan Yi (Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Science (Information Systems), Class of 2025) reflect on how SMU encouraged them to explore across disciplines, embrace uncertainty and chart their own paths. For Eileen, being part of SMU's pioneer cohort meant helping to shape a young University's culture. For Esther, that same spirit lives on through an education that encourages students to think broadly, act with initiative and build capabilities that evolve with the world around them. Their journeys—from international study missions to building entrepreneurial ventures—show that some of the most valuable learning happens when curiosity is matched with the courage to take the next step. #SGSMU #FromFirstToFuture #SGSMUAlumni #SGSMULKCSB #SGSMUSCIS #GlobalExposure #Entrepreneurship #MeaningfulImpact

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