Pre-Departure Course
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The pre-departure course brings together a
group of new PSC scholars to prepare them for
university life, be it overseas or locally. It is an
induction course where you are introduced
to the intricacies of formulating public policies
through case studies and discussions and
talks with public service leaders.
You will also take part in community involvement
projects to keep you in touch with the aspirations
and needs of Singaporeans and to further
cultivate your sense of empathy.
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The course also builds esprit de corp
with fellow scholars, and of course
prepares you for studying and living
overseas. During the course, you will
meet your seniors and gain insightful
tips from them on life overseas;
tips such as how to track down that
blissful char kuay teow or bryani.
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For those of you who prefer to whip up some local favourites in the comfort of your own home, we have even thrown in a mouth-watering cooking class with chefs to equip you with necessary culinary skills!
PSMP Scholars' Mid-Course Programme
We fly you home at the end of your second year for this mid-course programme. About 6-8 weeks in duration, the Mid-Course programme will be held in Singapore during your vacation. During this programme, you will have a vacation attachment with one of the Ministries or public service agencies to gain first-hand experience of what it is like to work in the Civil Service. You will also attend a week-long Developments in Public Policy Seminar where you will sharpen your understanding of what makes the Civil Service tick! In addition, you will have insightful discussions with senior public service leaders and politicians and carry out community involvement projects.
Internships and attachments
During univeristy vacations, you are strongly encouraged to source for internships and attachments in private organisations and MNCs, or other public sector organisations of your choice. Such internships and attachments wil not only benefit you on a personal level but also the public sector, as the experiences gleaned during the internships and attachments will stand you in good stead when you start your career in the public service. We are very flexible in facilitating each individual scholar's development and we will be glad to discuss or even facilitate your internship and attachment opportunities.
Student Exchange Programmes and Summer Programmes
Broaden your training beyond your course curricula by signing up for Student Exchange Programmes or Summer Programmes offered by your universities. These programmes could include attachments, research work or study trips.
Outward Bound School
The 21-day OBS course is specially devised to help you develop your mental endurance or the capacity to say "can do" no matter what the situation. It also gives you the opportunity to lead teams of other participants under challenging situations. You are encouraged to attend this course sometime during your studies. We will sponsor you for this module, including return airfare from your place of study.
