GLOBAL EDUCATION

1) Overseas Student Exchange

ITE students receive part of their training in overseas institutions and earn credit units at the same time. They have studied in places, such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, PRC China and US.

1) Cultural Diversity Programme

Through life skills lessons, students are able to view slide presentations, videos or audio visuals on the overseas projects carried out by ITE staff and students. Sharing sessions of 'real life' experiences among their peers are also conducted, with global exposure within the classroom setting.

2) Overseas Industrial Attachment

Students are attached to overseas companies for a working stint in areas that they are technically trained to prepare them for the working world. Our students have worked in Australia, Cambodia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, PRC China, Thailand and Vietnam.

2) International Student Programme

ITE students also play host to foreign exchange students at ITE Colleges, thereby creating a culturally vibrant and enriching learning environment.

3) Overseas Community Service Projects

With the spirit of caring and sharing with others, students travel to countries, such as Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, PRC China, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, to work on community service projects. The projects range from setting up of computer labs to maintenance work for schools and orphanages to help the socially disadvantaged groups.

3) Seminars and Workshops

Well-known speakers with global exposure and 'real-life' experience are invited to share their latest global connections around the world and overseas experiences with ITE students.

4) Overseas Cultural Visits & Sports Competitions

Students participate in the overseas cultural visits and sport competitions, with exposure to different cultures, customs and traditions. ITE students have ventured to places such as Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, PRC China, the Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, US and Vietnam.

“The best thing is the connection with people. After all, everybody must work together and interact. So it’s the connection. I’ve learnt to express myself and it is very interesting to learn how to adapt to different cultures.”

Jaryl Lee, Nitec in Aerospace Technology Student

“The hardest thing is that as a team, we exchange ideas when we get together and each of us has our own ideas. When we were building the raft under the Project Management exchange programme, there was misunderstanding initially but we still won, because our mentor advised us that every project has a manager and the members should listen to the project manager.”

Nurul Ameerah, Nitec in Space Design (Architecture) Student

“I’d never seen snow my whole life! For three weeks in Germany, we were waiting for snow. So when it snowed, we ran around, took videos, built a snowman and made “butterflies” on the ground with our bodies.”

Lin Jun Hong, Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Student
 

"It was a chance I would never miss – to be selected as one of 28 Singapore representatives for the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP). No words could aptly describe the amazing experience that I went through. The 53-day journey, including 19 days of cruising, might sound long to some, but having experienced it firsthand, the days just flew by and I did not want it to end.

The highlight in each country, though, was paying courtesy calls and the dinners hosted by ministers, princes and princesses. The dignitaries we met included Japan Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, Japan Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s wife Rosmah Mansor and Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. It was indeed a great honour and dream come true having the opportunities to meet these personalities in person."
 

Alvin Lee, Higher Nitec in Accounting Student

“The French put a lot of emphasis on presentation.  We learnt how to “paint” plates so that the dishes look like works of art when they are served.”
 

Mo Xuanyan, Nitec in Culinary Arts Student

"The best thing about this Project Management exchange programme is having to deal with people of diverse groups, and mix of different cultures. Sometimes when you are trying to put things across, you must not seem offensive and not step on toes. If you’re the project manager, you need to understand how some members will throw ideas in your face, some you have to knock on their doors … so that has really opened my eyes to different cultures and different people.”

Bright Ewhubare, Petroleum Engineering Technology Student at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

"It's the experience in general, the opportunity to come across the world, to experience another culture. Everybody's very friendly and welcoming. Every day is different, it's an experience that I wouldn't have back home. I notice that Singapore is very organised in terms of architecture and there are some neat concepts, like the clinic bar at Clarke Quay. When I saw that, it made me laugh!"

Dusti Drayfahl, Hotel Management Student at Kirkwood Community College, USA

“I’ve never been out of Australia. I’ve only been to Queensland. I’ve never been a big traveller but this (exchange programme) has definitely put a spark in me. I’m going to start travelling everywhere!”
 

Lauren Doogood, Student in Dual Diploma of Hospitality and Event Management at Box Hill Institute, Australia

"The best thing is getting to mingle with people from different countries. If I had come as a tourist, I would not have experienced the same thing ... the different cultures. I've had such a good time. This is an opportunity of a lifetime!"

Kirralee Turner, Bachelor of Applied Business (Music) Student at Box Hill Institute, Australia

"The best thing is being in contact with people from different countries. I've never been out of the United States, except for Toronto and Hawaii. I plan on working in Asia. If not for the three-week visa, I would stay!"
 

Ward Schrimsher, Engineering Student at Kirkwood Community College, USA