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IB Series: Beginner’s Guide to the IB Program

What is the IB? What does the program entail? Here is a beginner’s guide to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from an IB student’s perspective.

Explore: 5 Interesting Places to Visit in Seoul, South Korea

Wondering where to go in Korea? Beyond shopping in Myeongdong and Gyeongbokgung, we suggest Noryangjin Fish Market, Gangchon Rail Park and more.

Poly Guide: 5 Reasons Why You Should Join a Community Service CCA

Interested in volunteering for disadvantaged groups of people, animals and saving the environment? Here are 5 benefits of joining community service CCAs!

Explore: An Underrated Destination, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

When it comes to travelling with friends, some of the most common destinations include Taiwan, Bangkok, Vietnam, Bali, Phuket and Korea will come to my mind. Usually, these choices come up as they are considered as affordable, safe and photogenic countries to my...

JC Life: 3 Ways My Parents Helped Me in Junior College

From moral support to embracing horrible results with me and allowing me to experience and drop tuition, my parents have helped me in JC in their own ways.

New CHEERS Unmanned Store In Tampines – A New Retail Experience

Cheers under NTUC FairPrice has launched an unmanned store at Our Tampines Hub which leverages on technology to give new experience to retail stores.

JC Life: 3 Tips On How To Cope With Project Work In Junior College

Stressing about Project Work in your Junior College? Read on to find out how you can cope and strive for this subject with the 3 recommended tips.

Apply to SNCF Co-operative Scholarship Now till 15 March 2021

SNCF Co-operative Scholarship 2021 starts now till 15 March 2021. Hesitate no more if you are going to local universities as a local or PR! Read on to find out more.

The Virtual Creathon 2021 Experience

Creathon 2021 is a virtual social business challenge hosted by Singapore National Co-operative Federation and supported by Pitchspot.co to engage the youth via digital platform in this unprecedented times of adapting to the new norm.

Explore: Climbing Java’s Highest Active Volcano – Mt Semeru, Indonesia

Check out this article to find out more about my experience climbing Mount Semeru, Java’s tallest active volcano, with my friends!

JC Life: 3 Ways To Choose Subject Combination (Mentality)

Which subject combination should I choose for my JC life? PCME or BCME or Humanities option? Should I challenge myself or choose the common and safer route?

JC Life: How to Choose a Junior College?

In this edition of JC Life Series, we will be sharing some criteria which could help you to choose which JC to apply to, such as location and other factors.

Youths in Schools Taking Action to Protect The Future of Our Earth

Youth in secondary schools are not just taught to excel academically, but are picking up skils to be environmentally conscious through going green! Read on to find out more!

Explore: The Land of the Eternal Blue Skies -Mongolia, China

The least densely populated country in the world, Mongolia is known as the Land of the Eternal Blue Skies, China. Click here to find out more about my adventure!

JC Life: 10 Things I Learned in Junior College

In this edition of The JC Series, I will be sharing what I have learned from JC, from studying to having many activities, to counselling and 6 distinctions.

Sentiments of Australian Uni students in Singapore (Covid-19)

How has Covid-19 impacted you as a student in Singapore? As an international student enrolled in Australian university, I experience my fair share of worries and struggles. Read on to know more.

Explore: 3 Festivals I’d Love to Attend in Spain

Curious about Spain? Find out more about its 3 unique festivals which draw in crowds worldwide such as La Tomatina, San Fermin and Semana Grande.

Faces of Co-operators: Turning The Unconventional Career Path Into Reality – Tan Wan Ling

Will you embark your career as a financial consultant as your first career choice? Hear from Tan Wan Ling from NTUC Income in Faces of Co-operators series as she shared her career journey.

4 Selected Inspirational Co-operatives In The World

What is a Co-operative? What is the value in a Co-operative? Let’s look at these inspiring Co-ops around the world with a social mission that may aid your understanding of the business model.

Explore: One Night on the Wild Walls of Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Beijing, China

Have you ever wanted to step out of your comfort zone entirely and embark on an adventure? Explore one night at Huanghuacheng, Great Wall, Beijing, China to learn more about my greatest adventure!

Faces of Co-operators: – A Lifelong Educator – Alex Shieh

Lifelong learning has always been at the top of our mind, but have you taken a step toward it? Hear from our SNCF Scholar, Alex Shieh as he did when he stepped into the workforce till now!

Final Call To Register For Creathon 2021

Final call for Creathon 2021’s registration in 2 weeks time! Stand a chance to win $4,000 and a start up opportunity for open category! $500 for school category!

4 Reasons Why You Should Participate In Creathon 2021

Do you feel strongly about any prevalent social issues around you? Have you ever thought of coming up with a business solution to solve that issue? Creathon 2021 might just be what you are looking for! Click on this article to find out more.

Health Series: 7 Tips to Maintain Mental Wellness

Recent days, Mental Wellness has become of increasing priority in the lives of youths. Read on for some tips on how I maintain a balanced state-of-mind.

Quiz Time: [EXTENDED] What Did You Do During the Circuit Breaker Period in Singapore?

Circuit Breaker Series Quiz showcases of how different youths adapt their lives with the abrupt changes by COVID-19. Stand a chance to win waterproof handphone pouch!

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY SNCF!

SNCF celebrates 40 years of establishment since 1980. Watch the video to find out what SNCF has done for the past 40 years. HAPPY 40th Birthday SNCF

Explore: 5 Places I Would Love to Visit if I Went to Brussels, Belgium

From La Grand Place to Autoworld Brussels, Musical Instruments Museum to Choco-story museum, explore Brussels and what it has to offer with us.

What are Co-operatives?

Co-operatives, also known as regulated social enterprises, are business entities where people voluntarily unite to achieve a common social or economic aim.

What Does It Mean To Be In The Big 40 for SNCF?

On 18 September, Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) will turn 40. For 40 years, SNCF as the apex body of the co-operative movement has been actively engaging the co-operatives in both social and economic development in Singapore. Here is a look back of...

Happy Teachers’ Day!

Happy Teachers’ Day to all Singapore’s teachers. Other than having gifts from students and parents, how about gifting yourself a better life through credit co-operatives? Read on to find out more!

Creathon 2021 [Sign Up Now!]

Creathon 2021 is a stimulating experience in co-learning and co-development of entrepreneurial skills and insight in specific details of the challenges.

Quiz Time: What Did You Do During the Circuit Breaker Period in Singapore?

Circuit Breaker Series Quiz showcases of how different youths adapt their lives with the abrupt changes by COVID-19. Stand a chance to win waterproof handphone pouch!

Explore: Maximising JB Fun For Under SGD$280 (2D1N)

We share with you how you can spend less than $280 in Johor Bahru while having great fun and definitely, great food as a student.

3 Things That I Did Differently In Phase 2

61 days into Phase 2, have you been to retail shops, hotels for staycation to boost the local economy and tourism? Read on to know what I did differently during this unprecedented time

Uni Freshies Guide: 5 Budget Meals in NUS

Want to save some money but don’t know where to find affordable food in NUS? We discover the hidden gems for you.

Quiz Time: Do You Know About the History of Co-operatives in Singapore?

The ‘First of Everything Quiz’ explores the fascinating origins of SNCF and the co-operative movement in Singapore as we know it today.

Co-operatives Goes Green!

Global co-operatives came together to celebrate International Day of Co-operatives while raising awareness of Coops Going Green through planting trees among the youths.

Uni Freshies Guide: 5 Budget Meals in NTU

Let’s face it. There are only three things on the minds of all University students – Food, Food and Food. No? Just me? Oops. However, for those that agree with me, I am sure you can relate with my eternal struggle of managing a voracious appetite on a shoestring...

Uni Freshies Guide: Tips On Surviving Online Lecture? (Post Circuit Breaker)

Online lectures are seemingly going to be the new way forward in our education. Here we share some tips to survive them and on how to strive in this new adaptation!

Uni Freshies Guide: Should I Take A Gap Year?

Thinking if taking a gap year is something for you? We break down some of the main considerations for you!