Singapore

This trip has been generously funded by the Quintin Hogg Trust. This means most of your trip costs will be funded, including flights and accommodation.

Trip costs that are covered (and students will not have to pay for) include:

• flights
• accommodation
• meals that are part of the programme (ie most breakfasts and lunches)

Trip costs that are not covered (and students will have to pay for):

• a £100 contribution towards the trip
• a visa and associated costs if you require one
• your own transport costs to and from London Heathrow airport
• Internal transport on public transport in Singapore
• costs associated with free time (ie food and entrance fees)
• COVID-19 vaccination and test costs (if applicable)

The purpose of the programme is to enhance your employability and develop skills that will help you after graduation, ensuring you are ready to enter the world of work. All sessions have an employability focus and speakers will share their professional journey, sector-specific information and tips and advice that can help students from every background achieve their goals.

The itinerary is being organised and sessions may include:

• discussing leadership and innovation with Julienne Loh (Marketing MA, 1996), Executive and Leadership Coach
• exploring Business Agility with John Andrews (BSc Mathematics and Computer Science, 1987), Business and Technology Innovation and Transformation at Accenture Singapore
• seminars, workshops and workplace tours with alumni and partners
• Q&A sessions with University of Westminster alumni

Please note: this list is subject to change.

Sessions

A full itinerary and list of organisations you’ll visit will be provided closer to the trip. Sectors will vary from media to technology to business. Please be prepared to research them in advance so you can make the most of your time. Sessions will generally run daily from 9am-5pm with at least 2 visits or speakers a day.

Please note: students will have to do a lot of walking and use public transportation around Singapore.

Participation

All participants are expected to actively engage during the programme. This means:

• researching speakers and organisations in advance and preparing questions, topics for discussion
• engaging in every session (eg taking notes, interacting with the speakers)
• asking at least one question every day of the programme

Flights will be to and from London Heathrow Airport with British Airways.

Please note: students are required to travel together as a group both to and from Singapore.

Accommodation will be in university-standard halls of residence or similar. Details will be confirmed prior to departure.

Please note: you'll be sharing a twin room with another student. If you have any concerns or questions please contact us at [email protected].

This programme is designed by the Westminster Working Cultures team based in the University’s Alumni Relations Office. You'll be joined throughout the programme by the WWC team and various members of University staff, including senior academics. The programme will be subject to normal University risk assessments and regulations, and all students will be covered by the University of Westminster travel insurance (free of charge to students).

You are required to attend all the programme activities as representatives of the University.

Participants complete the programme by attending all sessions, completing their WWC workbook on Engage and sharing feedback about their experience.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive:

• 50 points toward the Westminster Employability Award at the gold level. WWC is an optional activity
• a digital badge that can be shared on social media
• access to a closed WWC LinkedIn group to maintain relationships and grow networks
• an exclusive opportunity to join the WWC team in a voluntary position as WWC Ambassador, a tailored employability role to enhance your professional development and experience

You must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at the time of this trip (April 2024).

You must agree to the ‘Expectations of trip participants’:

• be on time and participate* in all activities and meetings
• post on social media about your experience
• submit photos, videos or write a blog post about your experience
• reflect on your experience through the Westminster Working Cultures reflective journal
• be aware that things may change during your time abroad, have an open mind and be flexible!

Students are required to maintain the highest standards of behaviour while abroad on a University of Westminster programme. Students overseas remain bound by the University of Westminster’s 'Student Code of Conduct'. Failure to comply may result in the cancellation of your place on the programme and/or a referral to the disciplinary procedure.

* Participation means: researching speakers and organisations in advance, preparing questions, engaging in every session (eg taking notes, interacting with the speakers) and asking at least one question every day of the programme.

Write a strong application for your chosen programme by using the top tips below. The WWC team has put together some important guidance to help you write the best application possible. Our amazing WWC participants have also contributed their own advice and tips to support you in this process!

• Generative AI: If you use generative AI to complete your application, your application may look like every other application that uses generative AI and you will likely not be selected. Please make sure to personalise your answers to help you stand out! The shortlisting panel wants to get to know you and your motivations
• Take your time: Rushed applications that are not tailored to the programme will be immediately obvious to the shortlisting panel and can give the impression that you haven’t spent time on your application. Ask someone to proofread for grammar and spelling
• Do your research: Have you done your research on the programme? You can use your research within your answers to improve the strength of your application by answering the following questions:
  • How would this programme impact your studies and future career?
  • What do you aim to achieve from being on the programme?
• Keep it relevant: You have 300 words to answer each question, so keep your answer specific and relevant to what we are asking. Although we need detail in your answers, make sure that what you are writing stays on point with the focus of the question
• Expand on your point: If you state something which you feel is relevant and suitable for your application, expand on it and tell us more. If you feel being on this programme will help with your career or studies – tell us how and why! If there is an activity that is of keen interest to you – give us your reasons as to why it is. Developing employability attributes is one of the impacts this programme will have on students, but we want to know which ones you want to develop and how this programme will impact those
• Write at least 100 words: If you write only one or two sentences, your application will not be considered. Make sure you provide context and showcase your interests, motivations and personality when writing your application

Your application will be judged on the quality of your response to each question in the form, so make sure you carefully consider your responses and clearly communicate your interest in, and your motivations for, taking part in the programme.