Edwin See Choon Khiat, Morey’s Piers, WAT 2011

“What spurred me?” When I noticed the email regarding Speedwing Work & Travel program, I just had the feeling that this was one opportunity that I could not miss. I had heard so much about it from my senior. Being a typical Singaporean who was skeptical, I went around asking my seniors to enquire more about their experiences during Work …

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Anthony Chua Jiajun, Cedar Point, WAT 2011

Many people come across advertisements about Work and Travel each year, be it through brochures, emails or whatever other sources and would go “hey, that’s cool!” But most would stop right there. So what is it that exactly spurred me into taking that extra step? The work experience you get from an internship would definitely help build up your resume, …

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Laura Choo Rui Min, Grand Canyon North Rim, WAT 2011 (Special Award)

It all began with one email, a couple of phone calls, shrieks of excitement and a flurry of activity. The second semester of the year had just begun. It was difficult adjusting back to the monotonous routine of studying after a long trip to China for a community service project during the University break in December. The three of us- …