Students from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) recently embarked on an immersive learning journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as part of the Global Industry Immersion Programme (GIIP) focused on Early Childhood Education (ECE).

Organised in collaboration with Global Embassy (under Intention Concept Company Limited), the programme provided students with immersive exposure to Vietnam’s ECE landscape through a blend of theory sessions, experiential workshops, classroom interactions, and cross-cultural learning experiences.

Throughout the programme, students participated in a series of immersive and experiential ECE sessions, including:

• Theory: The Rights of the Child
  
• Reggio Emilia session - “100 Ways to Know, 100 Doors to Grow”
• Kindermusik Workshop: The Role of Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
• Orff Schulwerk for Early Childhood Education (ECC)
• Yoga Storytelling and movement-based pedagogy
• Final group presentations and reflective sharing

Through these sessions, students gained first-hand insights into child-centred learning approaches, facilitation techniques, music and movement pedagogy, and cross-cultural educational practices within Vietnam’s ECE environment.

The programme also encouraged students to reflect critically on how creative pedagogies, learning environments, and experiential approaches can shape children’s learning and development.

Beyond the academic experience, the programme strengthened students’ global outlook, adaptability, communication skills, and appreciation of diverse educational practices — key competencies for future educators in an increasingly interconnected world.

18 students from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) recently took part in this student exchange programme, an enriching journey of cultural discovery and cross-border friendship.

As part of the programme, students experienced traditional Chinese crafts firsthand, including:

• 扎染 (tie-dye)

• 蜡染 (batik)

• 香囊 (sachet making)

• 马尾绣 (horsehair embroidery)

• 茶艺 (tea-making)
  

Beyond these hands-on activities, the students listened to moving stories and heard about the rich history of the people of Guizhou. Through these personal sharings, they gained a deeper appreciation of the inspiration behind traditional practices and the resilience shown by locals, especially during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic, when they faced medical shortages with strength and patience.

They also learned about Guizhou’s remarkable infrastructure achievements, such as building bridges across mountainous landscapes, a powerful symbol of determination and progress.

Most meaningfully, students formed lasting friendships with peers from China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Despite language differences, the connections made were genuine and heartfelt.

A warm thank you to the Guizhou Education Association for International Exchange, all the local hosts, and the SUSS Career Development team for making this unforgettable journey possible!

20 students from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) completed their journey to Hangzhou, China, under the Global Industry Immersion Programme (GIIP) - an immersive learning experience connecting classroom knowledge with real-world innovation.

As part of the programme, students visited leading AI and technology enterprises including Hangzhou Normal University (Alibaba Business School), Pimax Technology, and Unitree Robotics, gaining first-hand insights into emerging fields such as robotics, fintech, and smart city development.

Through company dialogues, cultural exchanges, and group reflections, they discovered how innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability intersect in one of China’s fastest-growing tech hubs.

Beyond industry visits, the trip also deepened students’ understanding of cross-cultural collaboration and global business perspectives - key competencies for thriving in a rapidly evolving job market. 

9 Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) students participated in the GIIP SUSS-Singapore-India Partnership Foundation (SIPF) Immersion Programme to Pune, India 2024.

The immersion programme include company and university visits, industry briefings, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagements, cultural immersion, and interactions with business leaders and youth organisations, enabling participants to gain practical insights into sectors such as finance, manufacturing, digital entertainment, IT, education, and social enterprise, while deepening their understanding of Indian heritage, values, and society.

6 Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) students participated in the [GIIP] ESG Investing - Learning from Japan Study Trip, Tokyo Japan 2023.

This programme is designed to provide participants with first-hand exposure to the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement. Through company visits, meetings with industry leaders, government agencies, and academic experts, as well as on-site observation of Kaizen practices in action, participants gain practical insights into how Kaizen is applied across business, public institutions, and everyday Japanese society. The programme also incorporates cultural immersion activities to deepen participants’ understanding of Japanese values underpinning Kaizen.