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Singapore Global StudiesGS22SINGAPOREGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorJason AdkisonParul KalbagPriceS$400Course Length5 daysDescriptionWhat have you never done in Singapore? This is <strong>the</strong> trip to make thathappen. Students will propose ideas from Little India’s hidden gems, to<strong>the</strong> Singapore Flyer, to Hiking along <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Ridge, or <strong>the</strong> reversebungee. The sponsor, will encourage students to develop life skills by takingownership <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir course wherever possible. In <strong>the</strong> months leading up to,students will work toge<strong>the</strong>r in teams to investigate possible services, aswell as cultural and recreational opportunities that will challenge <strong>the</strong>m anddeepen <strong>the</strong>ir understanding <strong>of</strong> Singaporean culture. Under <strong>the</strong> guidance<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sponsor, <strong>the</strong>y will work toge<strong>the</strong>r to manage aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> budget,arrangement <strong>of</strong> meals and planning <strong>of</strong> recreational outings throughout <strong>the</strong>week.Post-<strong>Interim</strong> Experience:Online ReflectionsObjectives• How can we work toge<strong>the</strong>r to plan and execute an experience in whichwe develop significant skills, challenge ourselves to reach beyond ourcomfort zones and gain an understanding <strong>of</strong> local Singaporeculture?RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Attend all meetings scheduled to create <strong>the</strong> trip.• Positive collaborator.• Create an online reflection.Post-Course requirements:• Complete <strong>the</strong> online reflectionSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL interim semester HANDBOOK 53

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