├── README.md
├── package.json
├── LICENSE
├── index.js
├── .gitignore
├── data
    ├── synonym.py
    ├── student_faq.csv
    └── official_faq.csv
├── index.html
└── student_faq.csv


/README.md:
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 1 | # Unofficial FAQ Chatbot
 2 | 
 3 | ## About
 4 | 
 5 | FAQ Chatbot using Dialogflow built for Open House 2020
 6 | 
 7 | Try it at:
 8 | 
 9 | * Web interface: [https://opensutd.org/faq-chatbot/](https://opensutd.org/faq-chatbot/)
10 | * Telegram: [@sutdoh2020faqbot](https://t.me/sutdoh2020faqbot)
11 | 
12 | ## Discord Bot
13 | 
14 | To run the Discord bot, you need to have `npm`, `yarn` installed, then run `node index.js`.
15 | 
16 | 


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/package.json:
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 1 | {
 2 |   "name": "dialogflow-to-discord",
 3 |   "version": "1.0.0",
 4 |   "description": "",
 5 |   "main": "index.js",
 6 |   "scripts": {
 7 |     "test": "xo"
 8 |   },
 9 |   "author": "Max Isom <codetheweb@icloud.com> (https://maxisom.me)",
10 |   "license": "ISC",
11 |   "dependencies": {
12 |     "dialogflow": "^0.7.0",
13 |     "discord.js": "^11.4.2",
14 |     "dotenv": "^8.2.0",
15 |     "google-auth-library": "^5.9.2"
16 |   },
17 |   "devDependencies": {
18 |     "xo": "^0.23.0"
19 |   },
20 |   "xo": {
21 |     "space": "true"
22 |   }
23 | }
24 | 


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/LICENSE:
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 1 | MIT License
 2 | 
 3 | Copyright (c) 2020 OpenSUTD
 4 | 
 5 | Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 6 | of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
 7 | in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
 8 | to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
 9 | copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
10 | furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
11 | 
12 | The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
13 | copies or substantial portions of the Software.
14 | 
15 | THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
16 | IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
17 | FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
18 | AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
19 | LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
20 | OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
21 | SOFTWARE.
22 | 


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/index.js:
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 1 | require('dotenv').config('/.env');
 2 | // Instantiate a DialogFlow client.
 3 | const dialogflow = require('dialogflow').v2beta1;
 4 | 
 5 | const dialogflowClient = new dialogflow.SessionsClient();
 6 | // Define session path
 7 | 
 8 | // var sessionPath = 
 9 | 
10 | const knowbase = new dialogflow.KnowledgeBasesClient();
11 | const knowledgeBasePath = knowbase.knowledgeBasePath(
12 |   process.env.PROJECT_ID,
13 |   "ODM1Mzk3NzE5NzY1NjAxNDg0OA"
14 | );
15 | 
16 | 
17 | const Discord = require('discord.js');
18 | const discordClient = new Discord.Client();
19 | 
20 | 
21 | discordClient.on('ready', () => {
22 |   console.log('Ready!');
23 | });
24 | 
25 | discordClient.on('message', m => {
26 |   if (!shouldBeInvoked(m)) {
27 |     return;
28 |   }
29 | 
30 |   const message = remove(discordClient.user.username, m.cleanContent);
31 | 
32 |   if (message === 'help') {
33 |     return m.channel.send(process.env.DISCORD_HELP_MESSAGE);
34 |   }
35 | 
36 |   const dialogflowRequest = {
37 |     session: dialogflowClient.sessionPath(process.env.PROJECT_ID, "discordbot"),
38 |     queryInput: {
39 |       text: {
40 |         text: message,
41 |         languageCode: 'en-US',
42 |       },
43 |     },
44 |     queryParams: {
45 |       knowledgeBaseNames: [knowledgeBasePath],
46 |     }
47 |   };
48 | 
49 |   dialogflowClient.detectIntent(dialogflowRequest).then(responses => {
50 |     // console.log(responses);
51 |     m.channel.send(responses[0].queryResult.fulfillmentText);
52 |   }).catch(err => console.log(err));
53 | });
54 | 
55 | function shouldBeInvoked(message) {
56 |   return (message.content.startsWith(process.env.DISCORD_PREFIX) ||
57 |           message.content.startsWith('@' + discordClient.user.username) ||
58 |           message.channel.type === 'dm') &&
59 |          discordClient.user.id !== message.author.id;
60 | }
61 | 
62 | function remove(username, text) {
63 |   return text.replace('@' + username + ' ', '').replace(process.env.DISCORD_PREFIX + ' ', '');
64 | }
65 | 
66 | discordClient.login(process.env.DISCORD_TOKEN);
67 | 


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/.gitignore:
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  1 | .DS_Store
  2 | personal*
  3 | .env
  4 | 
  5 | # Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
  6 | __pycache__/
  7 | *.py[cod]
  8 | *$py.class
  9 | 
 10 | # C extensions
 11 | *.so
 12 | 
 13 | # Distribution / packaging
 14 | .Python
 15 | build/
 16 | develop-eggs/
 17 | dist/
 18 | downloads/
 19 | eggs/
 20 | .eggs/
 21 | lib/
 22 | lib64/
 23 | parts/
 24 | sdist/
 25 | var/
 26 | wheels/
 27 | pip-wheel-metadata/
 28 | share/python-wheels/
 29 | *.egg-info/
 30 | .installed.cfg
 31 | *.egg
 32 | MANIFEST
 33 | 
 34 | # PyInstaller
 35 | #  Usually these files are written by a python script from a template
 36 | #  before PyInstaller builds the exe, so as to inject date/other infos into it.
 37 | *.manifest
 38 | *.spec
 39 | 
 40 | # Installer logs
 41 | pip-log.txt
 42 | pip-delete-this-directory.txt
 43 | 
 44 | # Unit test / coverage reports
 45 | htmlcov/
 46 | .tox/
 47 | .nox/
 48 | .coverage
 49 | .coverage.*
 50 | .cache
 51 | nosetests.xml
 52 | coverage.xml
 53 | *.cover
 54 | *.py,cover
 55 | .hypothesis/
 56 | .pytest_cache/
 57 | 
 58 | # Translations
 59 | *.mo
 60 | *.pot
 61 | 
 62 | # Django stuff:
 63 | *.log
 64 | local_settings.py
 65 | db.sqlite3
 66 | db.sqlite3-journal
 67 | 
 68 | # Flask stuff:
 69 | instance/
 70 | .webassets-cache
 71 | 
 72 | # Scrapy stuff:
 73 | .scrapy
 74 | 
 75 | # Sphinx documentation
 76 | docs/_build/
 77 | 
 78 | # PyBuilder
 79 | target/
 80 | 
 81 | # Jupyter Notebook
 82 | .ipynb_checkpoints
 83 | 
 84 | # IPython
 85 | profile_default/
 86 | ipython_config.py
 87 | 
 88 | # pyenv
 89 | .python-version
 90 | 
 91 | # pipenv
 92 | #   According to pypa/pipenv#598, it is recommended to include Pipfile.lock in version control.
 93 | #   However, in case of collaboration, if having platform-specific dependencies or dependencies
 94 | #   having no cross-platform support, pipenv may install dependencies that don't work, or not
 95 | #   install all needed dependencies.
 96 | #Pipfile.lock
 97 | 
 98 | # PEP 582; used by e.g. github.com/David-OConnor/pyflow
 99 | __pypackages__/
100 | 
101 | # Celery stuff
102 | celerybeat-schedule
103 | celerybeat.pid
104 | 
105 | # SageMath parsed files
106 | *.sage.py
107 | 
108 | # Environments
109 | .env
110 | .venv
111 | env/
112 | venv/
113 | ENV/
114 | env.bak/
115 | venv.bak/
116 | 
117 | # Spyder project settings
118 | .spyderproject
119 | .spyproject
120 | 
121 | # Rope project settings
122 | .ropeproject
123 | 
124 | # mkdocs documentation
125 | /site
126 | 
127 | # mypy
128 | .mypy_cache/
129 | .dmypy.json
130 | dmypy.json
131 | 
132 | # Pyre type checker
133 | .pyre/
134 | 


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/data/synonym.py:
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 1 | import requests
 2 | import csv
 3 | 
 4 | response_official = requests.get(
 5 |     "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTJhneAPMMIDOFC_lEGOz9hcdMO8ZaDwoKgd8HlqISYSJGWcR-Yy_zGnOhvjuQqr_1rnMihRR8Uy9AV/pub?output=csv"
 6 | )
 7 | csv_name_official = "official_faq.csv"
 8 | response_student = requests.get(
 9 |     "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTJhneAPMMIDOFC_lEGOz9hcdMO8ZaDwoKgd8HlqISYSJGWcR-Yy_zGnOhvjuQqr_1rnMihRR8Uy9AV/pub?gid=1618586175&single=true&output=csv"
10 | )
11 | csv_name_student = "student_faq.csv"
12 | 
13 | synonyms = {
14 |     "ISTD": [
15 |         "Information Systems Technology and Design",
16 |         "Information Systems Technology and Design pillar",
17 |         "ISTD pillar",
18 |     ],
19 |     "EPD": [
20 |         "Engineering Product Development",
21 |         "Engineering Product Development pillar",
22 |         "EPD pillar",
23 |     ],
24 |     "ESD": [
25 |         "Engineering Systems and Design",
26 |         "Engineering Systems and Design pillar",
27 |         "ESD pillar",
28 |     ],
29 |     "ASD": [
30 |         "Architecture and Sustainable Design",
31 |         "Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar",
32 |         "ASD pillar",
33 |         "archi",
34 |         "architecture",
35 |     ],
36 |     "DAI": [
37 |         "Design and Artificial Intelligence",
38 |         "Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar",
39 |         "DAI pillar",
40 |     ],
41 |     "SHARP": [
42 |         "SUTD Honours and Research Programme",
43 |         "Honours and Research programme",
44 |         "Honours and Research Program",
45 |     ],
46 |     "ILP": ["Integrated Learning Programme"],
47 |     "IAP": ["Independent Activities Period"],
48 | }
49 | 
50 | 
51 | def change_syn(response, csv_name):
52 |     content = response.content.decode("utf-8")
53 |     # print(content)
54 | 
55 |     with open(csv_name, mode="w", encoding="utf-8") as faq_csv:
56 |         csv_writer = csv.writer(faq_csv, delimiter=",", quotechar='"')
57 |         for i in content.split("\n"):
58 |             replace = []
59 |             try:
60 |                 question = (i.split(',"')[0]).replace('"', "")
61 |                 answer = (i.split(',"')[1]).replace('"', "")
62 |             except:
63 |                 if i[-1] == '"':
64 |                     question = (i.split(",")[0]).replace('"', "")
65 |                     answer = (i.split(",")[1]).replace('"', "")
66 |                 else:
67 |                     question = (i.rsplit(",", 1)[0]).replace('"', "")
68 |                     answer = (i.rsplit(",", 1)[1]).replace('"', "")
69 |             for word in question.split(" "):
70 |                 if len(word) > 1:
71 |                     if word[-1] == "?" or word[-1] == ",":
72 |                         word = word[:-1]
73 |                     if word in synonyms.keys():
74 |                         replace.append(word)
75 |             if len(replace) != 0:
76 | 
77 |                 for replace_word in replace:
78 |                     for value in synonyms[replace_word]:
79 |                         new_question = question.replace(replace_word, value)
80 |                         csv_writer.writerow([new_question, answer])
81 |             csv_writer.writerow([question, answer])
82 | 
83 | 
84 | change_syn(response_official, csv_name_official)
85 | change_syn(response_student, csv_name_student)
86 | 


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/index.html:
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 1 | <!doctype html>
 2 | <html lang="en">
 3 | 
 4 | <head>
 5 |     <meta charset="utf-8">
 6 |     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no">
 7 |     <meta name="description" content="">
 8 |     <meta name="author" content="Timothy Liu">
 9 |     <title>SUTD FAQ Chatbot</title>
10 |     <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.4.1/css/bootstrap.min.css"
11 |         integrity="sha384-Vkoo8x4CGsO3+Hhxv8T/Q5PaXtkKtu6ug5TOeNV6gBiFeWPGFN9MuhOf23Q9Ifjh" crossorigin="anonymous">
12 |     <meta name="theme-color" content="#563d7c">
13 |     <style>
14 |         body {
15 |             padding-top: 5rem;
16 |         }
17 | 
18 |         .starter-template {
19 |             padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
20 |             text-align: center;
21 |         }
22 | 
23 |         .bd-placeholder-img {
24 |             font-size: 1.125rem;
25 |             text-anchor: middle;
26 |             -webkit-user-select: none;
27 |             -moz-user-select: none;
28 |             -ms-user-select: none;
29 |             user-select: none;
30 |         }
31 | 
32 |         @media (min-width: 768px) {
33 |             .bd-placeholder-img-lg {
34 |                 font-size: 3.5rem;
35 |             }
36 |         }
37 |     </style>
38 |     <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-158523331-2"></script>
39 |   <script>
40 |     window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
41 | 
42 |     function gtag() {
43 |       dataLayer.push(arguments);
44 |     }
45 |     gtag("js", new Date());
46 |     gtag("config", "UA-158523331-2");
47 |   </script>
48 | </head>
49 | 
50 | <body>
51 |     <nav class="navbar navbar-expand-md navbar-dark bg-dark fixed-top">
52 |         <a class="navbar-brand" href="https://github.com/opensutd">OPENSUTD</a>
53 |         <button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#navbarsExampleDefault"
54 |             aria-controls="navbarsExampleDefault" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation">
55 |             <span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span>
56 |         </button>
57 | 
58 |         <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="navbarsExampleDefault">
59 |             <ul class="navbar-nav mr-auto">
60 |                 <li class="nav-item active">
61 |                     <a class="nav-link" href="https://opensutd.org/faq-chatbot/">Refresh</a>
62 |                 </li>
63 |             </ul>
64 |         </div>
65 |     </nav>
66 | 
67 |     <main role="main" class="container">
68 | 
69 |         <div class="starter-template">
70 |             <h1>SUTD FAQ Chatbot</h1>
71 |             <iframe allow="microphone;" width="100%" height="600px"
72 |                 src="https://console.dialogflow.com/api-client/demo/embedded/5cb6f979-6b77-48b7-b0eb-707579de27da">
73 |             </iframe>
74 |         </div>
75 |         <hr>
76 |         <p>The bot is also available at <a href="https://t.me/sutdoh2020faqbot">Telegram (@sutdoh2020faqbot)</a> and inside the Discord channel as Tom the Chatbot.</p>
77 | 
78 |     </main>
79 |     <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.4.1.slim.min.js"
80 |         integrity="sha384-J6qa4849blE2+poT4WnyKhv5vZF5SrPo0iEjwBvKU7imGFAV0wwj1yYfoRSJoZ+n" crossorigin="anonymous">
81 |     </script>
82 |     <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/popper.js@1.16.0/dist/umd/popper.min.js"
83 |         integrity="sha384-Q6E9RHvbIyZFJoft+2mJbHaEWldlvI9IOYy5n3zV9zzTtmI3UksdQRVvoxMfooAo" crossorigin="anonymous">
84 |     </script>
85 |     <script src="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.4.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"
86 |         integrity="sha384-wfSDF2E50Y2D1uUdj0O3uMBJnjuUD4Ih7YwaYd1iqfktj0Uod8GCExl3Og8ifwB6" crossorigin="anonymous">
87 |     </script>
88 | </body>
89 | 
90 | </html>
91 | 


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  1 | Are there any tips on studying and juggling the workload?,"Study tips: Stay in class. Do not over commit. Plan what you want to do
"
  2 | Will I be able to have a social life in SUTD?,"Depends on what you mean by a social life. You'll certainly have time here and there to go out to eat, but don't expect to club every weekend or even every month
"
  3 | What's a good grade for a subject?,"Typically, anything B+ or higher. This depends on module, though: in some module a B is pretty much close to median, in others B is like a top percentile grade. SUTD does not grade on a bell curve.
"
  4 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
  5 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design pillar hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
  6 | Is ISTD pillar hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
  7 | Is ISTD hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
  8 | Is Engineering Product Development hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
  9 | Is Engineering Product Development pillar hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
 10 | Is EPD pillar hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
 11 | Is EPD hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
"
 12 | Is Engineering Systems and Design hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
"
 13 | Is Engineering Systems and Design pillar hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
"
 14 | Is ESD pillar hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
"
 15 | Is ESD hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
"
 16 | How much sleep can students expect to have every day?,"You might have heard of stories about how students sleep very little in SUTD. It varies from person to person depending on commitments etc, to so measure workload based on how much sleep you get is quite subjective
"
 17 | Do you have free time in SUTD?,"Yes, you will still have free time! However, during crunch time, your pockets of free time will become more scarce
"
 18 | Do you have crunch times where you don’t get 8 hours of sleep?,"Yes, especially during crunch time with projects, homework and other assignments due. 
"
 19 | Is it normal to lack sleep?,"Yes if you want to have good grades, or do your own things while maintaining ok grades. That said, it is not impossible to maintain a healthy amount of sleep!
"
 20 | Is the lack of sleep because there is too much work?,"Sometimes (e.g. ISTD term 4, EPD term 5) but most of the time it’s because students procrastinate, or try to do too much.
"
 21 | Is the lack of sleep because the curriculum is too hard?,"Sometimes (e.g. ISTD term 4, EPD term 5) - simultaneous exhibition of 2 projects) but most of the time it’s because students procrastinate, or try to do too much.
"
 22 | Are the lack of sleep stories true?,"With a spoon of salt, perhaps. These stories propagate precisely because they are over-the-top and memorable. But the important thing is to always remember why you are in uni and to form your priorities accordingly.
"
 23 | What do you mean by over commit?,"Join 8 Fifth Rows, commit to their projects, pick up 1-2 UROPs, on top of your school work load. It really depends on your limit. 
"
 24 | Where are the vending machines in SUTD?,"Drinks and snack machines can be found in Building 1 Level 3, Building 2, Level 5. Pay by PayLah or cash, WeChat/AliPay. Bottled drink (500ml) cost $1.20
"
 25 | Where’s the nearest cinema hall?,"Tampines has 2 theatres, Jewel has 1 theatre.
"
 26 | What food is there in SUTD?,"There's the canteen, and some cafes like GomGom, Crooked Cooks, MyNonnas and D'Star Bistro serving a variety of Asian and Western cuisines.
"
 27 | How’s the canteen food?,"Canteen food is subjective, but most people think it is not great. Indian store is good. Drinks from drink store (Canopy) tend to be watered down. 
"
 28 | is the canteen food expensive?,"Canteen food is mostly affordable and there are $2.50 meals in most canteen stalls.
"
 29 | Is food in SUTD expensive?,"Canteen food is mostly affordable and there are $2.50 meals in most canteen stalls.
"
 30 | is there anything to eat around school?,"Changi City Point. Simei and Tampines. Simpang Bedok (Supper), and East Village near that. Bedok South has hawker centres. Fengshan Blk 85. 
"
 31 | What food is good around SUTD?,"Changi City Point. Simei and Tampines. Simpang Bedok (Supper), and East Village near that. Bedok South has hawker centres. Fengshan Blk 85. 
"
 32 | How much will I expect to spend every month in SUTD?,"Around $400 is a good benchmark. More/less depending on frequency of going out. Most of the money is spent on food
"
 33 | How do I know where is free food?,"For free food announcements, SUTD Family facebook group, and your classmates will post free food announcements. There's also a Telegram bot @food4me_bot
"
 34 | How do I start an Interest Group?,"To start an interest group, the first step is to gather a few similarly-minded people, and then e-mail the Office of Student Life about your want to create an interest group, and to clarify the process.
"
 35 | Do I need a graphic calculator?,"You do not strictly require a graphic calculator, but it can be useful for some modules
"
 36 | Do I need a GC?,"You do not strictly require a graphic calculator, but it can be useful for some modules
"
 37 | Can I skip any lessons?,"Yes, you able able to skip lessons but not recommended. Do it sparingly, otherwise once you fall behind very hard to catch up. Most HASS classes will attendance
"
 38 | Does SUTD allow students to take a gap year?,"Yes, you’ll have to apply for a leave of absence in order to take a gap year. 
"
 39 | What is UROP?,"Undergrad Research Opportunities Program. Allows you to conduct research with a prof in his field, or otherwise propose a research project.
"
 40 | What is UROP for?,"Undergrad Research Opportunities Program. Allows you to conduct research with a prof in his field, or otherwise propose a research project.
"
 41 | What is ‘Professional Practice Programme’ about?,"The programme covers the professional ethics and safety concepts. Topics include the engineering ethics, risk and safety, sustainability and environment in professional engineering practice and design.
"
 42 | Where to change SUTD portal password?,"To reset your MyPortal password, login with your SUTD account at https://studentselfhelp.sutd.edu.sg/m/home
"
 43 | Will I be able to get a school email if I don't attend orientation?,"You can try emailing the Office of Student Administration (OSA) for help.
"
 44 | How do I get Microsoft Office in SUTD?,"To get Microsoft Office, you can go to products.office.com and just login with your SUTD mymail account and download from the website.
"
 45 | When will I need a laptop in school?,"You need it by the first week of school. If they haven’t changed the way they do things, they’ll want you to have the slides with you in class and there’s this Learning Catalytics thing which you need to access
"
 46 | Is Windows 10 really mandatory for the laptops?,"Windows 10 is highly encouraged. You need to able to run software such as Adobe Photoshop and other specialised software depending on the pillar.
"
 47 | Buy a second monitor?,"A second monitor certainly could be useful. Carousell has second hand ones if you want something cheaper, if it doesn’t work out for you, you can always sell it on Carousell or sutd family.
"
 48 | Why are Freshmores not allowed to choose their own roommates?,"Not being able to choose a room mate is a University requirement, rather than a Housing one. This is so you can get to know people beyond your circle of acquaintances (from other JCs/Polys/classes) and build a wider network of friendships.
"
 49 | Why is hostel cross-block access restricted?,"Access to housing is restricted as there have been cases of theft and misdemeanors occurring in the hostel, and restricted access is a security necessity. 
"
 50 | How do I provide feedback about residential life and House Guardians?,"There is a residential life survey that goes out around the end of the year, in which you can share feedback on your floor’s House Guardian(s). 
"
 51 | What do I do if my card loses access to (some or all) facilities?,"Access control is centralised at ENGIE’s office at Building 5 Level 1. You can head over to quickly resolve these access issues.
"
 52 | I’m getting insects crawling into my room,"Submit a maintenance request in the Housing portal about the insects so that Housing can get a sensing of the scale of this insect invasion. Housing will also follow up with you accordingly.
"
 53 | There are insects all over my floor’s corridors,"It’s really quite beyond our control to prevent insects from entering common spaces. If these insects are invading your rooms, do let Housing know so they can explore solutions.
"
 54 | What do you learn in Engineering Product Development?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
"
 55 | What do you learn in Engineering Product Development pillar?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 56 | What do you learn in EPD pillar?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 57 | What do you learn in EPD?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 58 | Is Engineering Product Development similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 59 | Is Engineering Product Development pillar similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 60 | Is EPD pillar similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 61 | Is EPD similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 62 | What does Engineering Product Development consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 63 | What does Engineering Product Development pillar consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 64 | What does EPD pillar consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 65 | What does EPD consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 66 | What job prospects are there for Engineering Product Development?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 67 | What job prospects are there for Engineering Product Development pillar?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 68 | What job prospects are there for EPD pillar?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 69 | What job prospects are there for EPD?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 70 | In the first year what do you all learn?,"The bulk of your modules will be things like math, science and humanities (one per term), hence, it does feel like JC all over again. However, you'll find yourself doing at least one hands-on project for most of your modules, which makes the pace of the modules very different from what you're used to in JC. There will be a lot more self-learning and exploration involved.
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 71 | How do I get to SUTD?,"Public transport: By Train, Alight at Upper Changi MRT station (DT34) and take Exit B.
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 72 | MRT,"Public transport: By Train, Alight at Upper Changi MRT station (DT34) and take Exit B.
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 73 | Is SUTD the same as SUSS,"SUTD has a different focus on SUSS. While SUSS is more focused on the social sciences, SUTD focuses on engineering, and the curriculum includes how to apply aspects of design and social science.
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 74 | Is SUTD the same as SIT,"SUTD is similar to SIT as both universities offer courses on engineering. However, SUTD's focus on design and its unique pedagogy gives it an edge.
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 75 | Is SUTD is best university?,"Yes, SUTD is the best university.
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 76 | What is the difference between going to Design and Artificial Intelligence and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 77 | What is the difference between going to Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 78 | What is the difference between going to DAI pillar and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 79 | What is the difference between going to DAI and Information Systems Technology and Design?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 80 | What is the difference between going to DAI and Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 81 | What is the difference between going to DAI and ISTD pillar?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 82 | What is the difference between going to DAI and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 83 | Can I learn about blockchain?,"Yes, ISTD offers a blockchain module in Term 7
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 84 | What programming languages do Information Systems Technology and Design students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 85 | What programming languages do Information Systems Technology and Design pillar students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 86 | What programming languages do ISTD pillar students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 87 | What programming languages do ISTD students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 88 | What specialisations are available in Information Systems Technology and Design?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 89 | What specialisations are available in Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 90 | What specialisations are available in ISTD pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 91 | What specialisations are available in ISTD?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 92 | What tracks are in Information Systems Technology and Design?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 93 | What tracks are in Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 94 | What tracks are in ISTD pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 95 | What tracks are in ISTD?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 96 | Is housing compulsory?,"Yes, hostel stay is currently compulsory for the first three terms even for those who live near campus, as residential living aims to foster a sense of community which is an important component of the Freshmore experience. From Academic Year (AY) 2022 onwards, due to a change in our academic calendar, hostel stay is compulsory only for the first two terms.
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 97 | How stressful is it?,"It varies from person to person, but most people can manage the stress.
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 98 | Is there alot of homework?,"The workload can be pretty intense depending on the module.
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 99 | Are you all muggers?,"Hopefully not, we do a lot of cool stuff!
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100 | How many girls in SUTD?,"About 40% of the cohort is girls.
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101 | What is the ratio of guys to girls in SUTD?,"The ratio is about 40-60 girls-guys.
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102 | Is SUTD all guys?,"About 40% of the cohort is girls.
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103 | How to get good grades?,"You need to work hard, there's no way around it. Your lecturers and friends will be there to help you along the way.
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104 | Where is SUTD?,"8 Somapah Rd, Singapore 487372, located near the Changi Business Park, and is served by Upper Changi Station on the Downtown MRT Line.
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105 | How much does SUTD cost?,"Undergraduate tuition and fees: Domestic tuition 13,200 SGD, International tuition 28,250 SGD (2019-2020) with inclusive of GST and tuition grants
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106 | Is SUTD recognised?,"SUTD degrees are recognised by the IES Engineering Accreditation Board.
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107 | What is SUTD?,"Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is the fourth autonomous university in Singapore
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108 | When was SUTD founded?,"SUTD was founded in 2009
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109 | How old is SUTD?,"SUTD is 11 years old this year! 
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110 | how many years has sutd been around,"SUTD is 11 years old this year! 
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111 | Is SUTD Library open to public?,"SUTD Library is open for use by students, staff, faculty and the general public per stated policy.
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112 | Who is SUTD's founding president?,"The founding president is Thomas L. Magnanti, who is a Professor associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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113 | What is SUTD's collaboration with MIT?,"SUTD's previous collaboration with MIT covers: Development of the undergraduate curriculum, Co-teaching of subjects by MIT faculty, Student exchanges, Recruitment and development of SUTD faculty, Establishment of a major co-located research center, SUTD–MIT International Design Centre (IDC)
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114 | What is SUTD's collaboration with Zhejiang University (ZJU) ?,"SUTD and Zhejiang University (ZJU) also jointly partake in research collaborations to address challenges associated with the world today, in areas such as healthcare, transportation, clean energy, and the environment.
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115 | Where is SUTD's old campus?,"SUTD's interim campus was situated at the former ITE College Dover campus in Dover from its founding in April 2012 until December 2014.
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116 | Where is SUTD's new campus?,"Its permanent campus, which opened in January 2015, is located near the Changi Business Park, and is served by Upper Changi Station on the Downtown MRT Line. 
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117 | Who designed SUTD's campus?,"Through an open selection process, SUTD appointed DP Architects Pte. Ltd., in collaboration with UNStudio from Amsterdam, to design the academic cluster of its permanent campus in Upper Changi.
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118 | What are the chinese structures?,"On campus are two antique houses, a pavilion and a Chinese opera stage from the Ming and Qing dynasties. They have been restored to their original glory by a team of craftsmen from Suzhou, China, and are used as teaching or recreational spaces.
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119 | What are the Jackie Chan structures?,"On campus are two antique houses, a pavilion and a Chinese opera stage from the Ming and Qing dynasties. They have been restored to their original glory by a team of craftsmen from Suzhou, China, and are used as teaching or recreational spaces.
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120 | What is capstone?,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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121 | Is capstone compulsory,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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122 | is fyp optional,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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123 | is fyp compulsory,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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124 | What is FYP,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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125 | What is IDC?,"The International Design Centre (IDC) is based both in Singapore at SUTD, and in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at MIT, with academic and industrial partners from around the world. The IDC has more than a hundred projects that involve approximately 270 faculty, researchers and students. IDC is part of a collaboration agreement between SUTD and MIT.
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126 | What is LKY CIC?,"The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKY CIC) is one of the research centers in SUTD.
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127 | What is SUTD–JTC?,"The SUTD–JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation (I3) Centre was set up to spearhead research efforts in design, architecture, engineering, and social science.
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128 | What is iTrust Research Centre?,"iTrust is a multidisciplinary research center which was established collaboratively by SUTD and the Ministry of Defence. The focus of iTrust is on cybersecurity. Systems of interest include large infrastructure of national importance (such as power grids, water treatment plants and oil refineries) as well as cyber-devices used in healthcare, including pacemakers, defibrillators, insulin pumps and vagus nerve stimulation implants.
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129 | What is O-Lab?,"O-Lab comprises academics and practitioners interested in understanding and enhancing design practices.
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130 | What is Temasek Labs?,"Temasek Labs at SUTD (TL@SUTD) undertakes research and development. The current focus is on areas of defense system design and development, such as unmanned systems, information systems, soldier systems, and engineering systems. TL@SUTD complements the work that is currently undertaken at the DSO National Laboratories, NUS, NTU, and other research establishments.
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131 | What is CFL?,"The City Form Lab (CFL) is an urban design research group led by a group of architects, city planners, spatial analysts, programmers, sociologists, and artists. It was founded by Andres Sevtsuk at MIT in 2010 as the City Form Research Group, and moved to SUTD in fall 2011. The lab develops software tools for researching urban form and land use patterns.
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132 | Who is the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees?,"The current Chairman of the Board of Trustees is Lee Tzu Yang
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133 | What is SUTD's motto?,"SUTD's motto is A Better World By Design
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134 | Is SUTD a private university?,"SUTD is not a private university.
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135 | Is SUTD a government university?,"Yes, SUTD is Singapore's 4th autonomous university (AU).
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136 | Who is the president of SUTD?,"SUTD's president is Chong Tow Chong
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137 | Who is the provost of SUTD?,"SUTD's provost is Lim Seh Chun
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138 | What are SUTD's colours?,"SUTD's colours are white, black and red.
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139 | What is SUTD's website?,"SUTD's website is www.sutd.edu.sg
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140 | What are Fifth Rows?,"Fifth Rows are basically CCAs (Co-Curricular Activities) like student clubs.
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141 | Does it mean I get to travel overseas?,"There are currently few ways for overseas travel: summer exchanges, fall exchanges, FACT and STEP programmes. https://sutd.edu.sg/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound
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142 | What is a scene that you often see in the school?,"People milling about the lobby of SUTD and a lot of events being organized here, e.g. career fairs, global exchange programs. 
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143 | What is one thing that you wish you knew before enrollment?,"It’s important for students to know the rigor, not just the academic rigor. SUTD breaks away from the standard thinking that universities are for you to study and you struggle when you enter the work force.
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144 | What is a common myth of your school?,"It is a common myth that SUTD is a private university. It is in fact Singapore's 4th autonomous university (AU).
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145 | What is a unique landmark in your school?,"The library is one of them. It’s not just the books, there are projects of students showcased and there’s also a materials library for students to check out what they need for their projects, which I think is quite different from other libraries.
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146 | "For free electricity in the school, where would you go to?","Anywhere, there are a lot of  hidden plugs in the school. Almost everywhere. 
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147 | Common exam formats?,"Presentations, open-ended questions, math-related questions. Science papers are quite standard, similar to those in “A” levels examinations.
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148 | Is hostel convenient?,"The SUTD hostel is just beside the school.
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149 | How is hostel life?,"Life is vibrant but restrictive.
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150 | Is SUTD a good university?,"Definitely, SUTD is a good university.
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151 | What are cohort classrooms?,"SUTD's cohort classrooms are reconfigurable spaces for various activities. Freshmore students have round-the-clock access to their own cohort classrooms to be used for lessons and student-initiated activities. Whiteboards lining the walls of the classroom encourage collaboration among students and lecturers, enhancing the learning experience.
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152 | What is SUTD library?,"The SUTD Library has a unique design and offers a truly sensory experience from discovery through serendipity to a touch and feel with spaces to read, research and reflect.
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153 | What is the Campus Center?,"Located in between Buildings 1, 2 and 3, the Campus Center is the epicentre of activities in SUTD.
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154 | What academic facilities are there?,"For a full list of our academic facilities, check out: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Academic-Facilities
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155 | What is the Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab)?,"The SUTD Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) is designed to allow students to quickly bring forth their designs into reality, with rapid prototyping machines such as laser cutters, 3D printers and other machines available for all students to use.
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156 | What does Fab Lab do?,"The Fab Lab supports SUTD’s strong interdisciplinary design focused pedagogy, with emphasis on both theory and practical work. In house fabrication of parts allows rapid turnaround for projects, enabling students to iterate and refine their prototypes with less hassle.
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157 | What is Maker Space?,"The 24-hour access Maker Space 2 allows students to realise their ideas the moment it occurs to them, any time of the day or week.
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158 | Is Maker Space 24 hour?,"The Maker Space is open 24 hours
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159 | What equipment does Fab Lab Maker Space have?,"The space is equipped with drill presses, bend-saws, sanding machines, and other tools for working on basic materials.
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160 | Does SUTD have 3D printers?,"Yes, we have different varieties of 3D printers. Especially for Freshmore, such that we are currently given 2 sets of 3D printers per class!
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161 | Does SUTD have laser cutter?,"Yes, SUTD has laser cutters that are free for students to use.
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162 | Are 3D printer or laser cutter free to use?,"Yes. Especially for Freshmore, such that we are currently given 2 sets of 3D printers per class!
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163 | What do students use 3D printer or laser cutter for?,"They allows our students to explore their design concepts easily, as well as assisting in communicating ideas to clients, colleagues and collaborators.
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164 | What is the purpose of Freshmore compulsory hostel stay?,"Designed to promote interaction and collaboration, residential living aims to foster a sense of community and ownership, and build strong friendships starting from the students’ very first year. Classes are grouped into clusters within the housing block, so your roommate is likely to be either your classmate or a fellow Freshmore student from the neighbouring class.
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165 | Can students stay on campus after first year Freshmore?,"From the second year onwards, students have a choice in staying on campus, and can choose to stay in a single room instead of a double room.
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166 | How many people are in school?,"About 2000 undergraduates are in SUTD (4 batches of about 500)
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167 | How many students are in SUTD?,"About 2000 undergraduates are in SUTD (4 batches of about 500)
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168 | What are school schedules like?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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169 | What are the usual lesson hours in SUTD?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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170 | How to get into SUTD?,"You need to apply soon! Learn more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/apply Do remember to submit your portofolio and make yourself presentable for the interview. 
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171 | I want to study here,"You need to apply soon! Learn more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/apply Do remember to submit your portofolio and make yourself presentable for the interview. 
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172 | application timelines,"You need to apply soon! Learn more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/apply Do remember to submit your portofolio and make yourself presentable for the interview. 
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173 | Why was SUTD established?,"SUTD was established to advance knowledge and nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs, through a focus on design and multi-disciplinary curriculum and research.
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174 | Why choose SUTD?,"SUTD has a design-centric, multidisplinary curriculum designed to nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators.
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175 | What are job prospects like?,"SUTD continues to maintain high overall employment rates and starting salaries for its graduates for the fourth year.
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176 | What are internships like?,"Strong support from over 800 companies pledging internship opportunities for our students demonstrates a vote of confidence that the SUTD education is ready to meet industry challenges.
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177 | What is student life like in SUTD?,"Participate in a myriad of activities — student clubs, sports, research projects, design competitions and more.
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178 | Can I do research?,"Only at SUTD would you have the opportunity to receive a research grant or work on faculty-led research projects as an undergraduate.
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179 | What is SUTD's mission?,"The Singapore University of Technology and Design is established to advance knowledge and nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs, with a focus on Design, through an integrated multi-disciplinary curriculum and multi-disciplinary research.
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180 | What are SUTD's core values?,"Leadership, Integrity, Passion, Collaboration, Creativity
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181 | ORD loh,"Congrats, but you still have reservist
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182 | What are SUTD's collaborations?,"In 2019, our collaboration numbers have increased to a total of 45 institutions across 15 countries, which encompass 29 exchange partners in 12 countries and 31 summer programmes in 10 countries
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183 | What does SUTD believe about gender diversity?,"Gender diversity at SUTD is important for us to achieve our mission to nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators, as the different perspectives the respective genders bring are invaluable. This salutes every woman in SUTD.
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184 | When is matriculation?,"The date of Matriculation for 2020 intake is 13 May 2020.
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185 | Best thing to do in SUTD?,"The best thing you can do in SUTD, have fun, learn, grow and start doing your life's work
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186 | what's the best laptop for SUTD,"You'd want a modern, portable laptop. Beefy gaming laptops are not necessary"
187 | What laptop should we buy?,"You'd want a modern, portable laptop. Beefy gaming laptops are not necessary"
188 | What laptop to buy?,"You'd want a modern, portable laptop. Beefy gaming laptops are not necessary"
189 | What are the bad things about SUTD?,"Sometimes it gets really busy, and we don't really get enough rest.
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190 | Are students overworked?,"Some students like to sign up for many commitments (Fifth Row, UROPs) all at the same time. This leads to a feeling of being overworked. Vast majority of students do fine.
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191 | SUTD Minecraft?,"You can find out more about the student-initiated Minecraft project at: https://sutdmc.opensutd.org/
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192 | Can I see the campus?,"Check out https://virtual.opensutd.org/
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193 | Are lecturers/professors here nice?,"Yes, the lecturers and professors are really nice!
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194 | How easy is it to approach the profs?,"Yes, the lecturers and professors are really nice!
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195 | How is the class here?,"As usual, we have tutorials and lectures here. Sometimes, we have hands-on activities and group discussions. It really varies from class to class. 
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196 | I am hungry at night but I don't want to go out and eat,"If you need food at night, are few ways you can go about it. 1. Instant Noodles. 2. HungrySia(Supper available when there are enough peeps) 3. Vending Machine/ PickNGo
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197 | Supper options in SUTD?,"If you need food at night, are few ways you can go about it. 1. Instant Noodles. 2. HungrySia(Supper available when there are enough peeps) 3. Vending Machine/ PickNGo
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198 | where is my bubble tea,"If you want bubble tea, there is a Gong Cha on campus.
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199 | How much hostel costs?,"For Freshmore students, it cost about SGD$4200 for Freshmore year. For Sophomore and above, the cost would increase to about SGD$4500 or more, depending on the type of room.
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200 | How do I know which prof to ask if I wanna self initiate a UROP?,"To look for a prof to support your UROP, you can look through the staff directory and check out their publications. 
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201 | What is OpenSUTD?,"OpenSUTD is an open organisation owned by the SUTD community. https://github.com/opensutd
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202 | What kind of exchange programs are offered?,"See: https://sutd.edu.sg/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound for a overview of our exchange programmes
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203 | What overseas exchanges are available?,"See: https://sutd.edu.sg/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound for a overview of our exchange programmes
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204 | How large is each class on average?,"Freshmore cohort classes (and most other classes) are less than 50 students in size. In pillar years and for HASS courses, the class size is usually no bigger than 30 students.
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205 | DSA,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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206 | What kind of grades do I need qualify for admission?,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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207 | Lowest required rank points to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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208 | How many rank points to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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209 | What CGPA to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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210 | What GPA to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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211 | is sutd diffcult,"SUTD is hard, in fact harder than most courses in NUS and NTU. If it was easy, there wouldn't be any value in doing it :)
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212 | Is SUTD hard?,"SUTD is hard, in fact harder than most courses in NUS and NTU. If it was easy, there wouldn't be any value in doing it :)
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213 | What will I learn in SUTD?,"In SUTD, you'll learn general engineering knowledge, skills in Freshmore. In pillar terms, you'll learn subjects according to your chosen pillar.
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214 | How does the school sort by pillar?,"SUTD does not sort you into pillars. You choose the pillar, and will get the pillar of your choice baring extraneous circumstances.
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215 | What is the criteria for choosing my pillar,"You can pick the pillar of your choice. The only requirement is you pass all your core modules in Freshmore.
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216 | Can I drink on campus?,"Students are not allowed to consume alcoholic drinks on campus.
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217 | Why is SUTD so far?,"SUTD is situated near Changi Business Park, Singapore Expo.
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218 | Why is SUTD in Changi?,"SUTD is situated near Changi Business Park, Singapore Expo.
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219 | Why no openhouse?,"This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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220 | Why no Open House?,"This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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221 | When is openhouse?,"This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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222 | is there a shuttle bus,"There is no shuttle bus. This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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223 | Who is the person who send out the wuhan email?,"I cannot answer that question.
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224 | Can I appeal application?,"Yes. If you wish to appeal against SUTD's admissions decision, you are required to submit an online appeal within 2 weeks following notification of the application outcome. Appeals can be submitted at: https://admission.sutd.edu.sg/psc/CSADM1PRD/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/N_ADMISSIONS.N_AD_APPLUG_APL.GBL/action=U
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225 | I got rejected I want to study here,"You will need to appeal your application outcome or apply again next year. Appeals can be done at https://admission.sutd.edu.sg/psc/CSADM1PRD/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/N_ADMISSIONS.N_AD_APPLUG_APL.GBL/action=U
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226 | "What if I have bad grades, can I still apply?","Yes, you should apply soon. SUTD assesses applications holistically, so you will get a fair assessment.
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227 | What is the schedule of a full time student?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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228 | How busy will a full time student be?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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229 | How to do PhD? ,"There are two PhD intakes a year, in September and January. https://sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Graduate/PhD-Programmes/SUTD-PhD-Programme/Application
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230 | How much money can i earn if i graduate from SUTD,"The median gross monthly salary for fresh graduates employed in full-time permanent employment was $3,850 in 2018, compared to $3,700 in 2017. You can read more about this here: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/About-Us/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/2019/3/Increase-in-Overall-Employment-Rates
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231 | Is SUTD's degree recognised?,"SUTD degrees are recognised by the IES Engineering Accreditation Board
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232 | Is SUTD's degree accredited,"SUTD degrees are recognised by the IES Engineering Accreditation Board
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233 | Is SUTD good?,"Of course SUTD is good!
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234 | Why i get kicked out of hostel?,"Students may get evicted from hostel due to issues that affect student safety.
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235 | How do I use you?,"Ask me any question about SUTD!
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236 | what's the best pillar,"Best pillar is a subjective choice: everyone has their own interests and career preferences!
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237 | "I'm a JC student that took science stream, which pillar should I go","As a JC student that took science stream, you will be well suited to SUTD. Typical pillar choices are EPD, ESD or ISTD.
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238 | "If I did not take math or science, can I come SUTD? ","You can apply to SUTD even if you did not take math or science. The admissions officers will follow up to understand your math/science knowledge and offer you advice.
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239 | What is the average GPA?,"I cannot answer that question.
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240 | Doesn't class size depend on pillar also?,"Yes, the larger pillars might have larger class sizes depending on the number of people taking the modules.
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241 | what kind of courses are there,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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242 | what kind of classes do you offer,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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243 | what kind of courses are there,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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244 | What are the pillars?,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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245 | Do you have to find group mates for capstone project?,"For student-initiated Capstone, you get to pick your own team, project and partner company. For school-assigned Capstone, you don't get to pick your team mates.
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246 | How are group mates assigned for capstone project?,"For student-initiated Capstone, you get to pick your own team, project and partner company. For school-assigned Capstone, you don't get to pick your team mates.
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247 | How was the capstone experience?,"It is hard to make a sweeping statement about the Capstone experience as it varies greatly across teams and projects. Pretty much every Capstone project is unique. Because you get to pick your team and company for student-initiated Capstone, experiences there are generally much more positive.
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248 | What is capstone like?,"It is hard to make a sweeping statement about the Capstone experience as it varies greatly across teams and projects. Pretty much every Capstone project is unique. Because you get to pick your team and company for student-initiated Capstone, experiences there are generally much more positive.
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249 | What is the difference between SUTD Honours and Research Programme and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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250 | What is the difference between Honours and Research programme and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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251 | What is the difference between Honours and Research Program and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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252 | What is the difference between SHARP and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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253 | What is SUTD Honours and Research Programme experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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254 | What is Honours and Research programme experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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255 | What is Honours and Research Program experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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256 | What is SHARP experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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257 | How much of Freshmore is applied to pillar years?,"The relevance of Freshmore subjects varies depending on pillar. EPD benefit the most from the math/science modules in Freshmore, while some electives cater to the different pillars.
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258 | Is Freshmore relevant?,"The relevance of Freshmore subjects varies depending on pillar. EPD benefit the most from the math/science modules in Freshmore, while some electives cater to the different pillars.
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259 | Is it hard to cope with the workload?,"It is not impossible to cope with the workload if you manage your commitments, such as Fifth Row and UROPs etc.
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260 | What is sutd culture like?,"SUTD culture is unique as the cohort is small and most people know each other. There are many student-driven initiatives, and the senior management often engages with students. 
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261 | sudo rm -rf,"k
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262 | Should I come to sutd,"You should come to SUTD if you like the intersection between engineering and design, and like doing lots of hands-on projects.
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263 | when will i graduate,"You will graduate after 8 terms (about 3.5 years) for the full-time degree courses. 
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264 | List of CCAs ,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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265 | What clubs are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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266 | What ccas are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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267 | What fifth rows are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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268 | How many ccas or fifth rows are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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269 | Can i take HASS as a major,"You cannot take HASS as a major. However, you can take HASS minors, such as Digital Humanities, and Design, Technology and Society.
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270 | Can i go MIT?,"I cannot answer this question.
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271 | why did SUTD break up with MIT,"I cannot answer this question.
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272 | What is the freshmore curriculum like?,"The bulk of your modules will be things like math, science and humanities (one per term), and most modules will have one hands-on project (1D). In Term 3, you'll be allowed to choose from several electives depending on your interests. The detailed Freshmore curriculum can be found here: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure/Freshmore-Subjects
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273 | If i join SUTD must i learn how to code?,"Yes, if you join SUTD you almost certainly must learn how to code, even in pillars other than ISTD.
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274 | What the difference between minor and focus track?,"Focus track differs from minor as it tailors your modules to fit a certain industry vertical. A minor is a secondary discipline value adds to your focus track.
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275 | Is SUTD accessible to the disabled?,"Yes, SUTD has facilities to cater to everyone. Do let the admissions officers know of your specific needs.
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276 | Can I cook in hostel?,"Yes, you can cook together with your friends in student housing.
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277 | Can I learn cooking in SUTD?,"Yes, you can cook together with your friends in student housing. There is also a fifth row (Grub Club) that cooks together and hold workshops teaching people how to cook.
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278 | What is SUTD's computer science course?,"Information Systems Technology and Design is the closest course to computer science.
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279 | Why is SUTD no longer affiliated to MIT?,"I cannot answer that question.
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280 | What happened to the MIT exchange programme?,"I cannot answer that question.
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281 | Does SUTD have a pool?,"SUTD has a swimming pool and a gym that is open 6 days a week
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282 | Can I swim in SUTD?,"SUTD has a swimming pool and a gym that is open 6 days a week
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283 | Does SUTD have a gym?,"SUTD has a swimming pool and a gym that is open 6 days a week
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284 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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285 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design pillar the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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286 | Is ISTD pillar the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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287 | Is ISTD the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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288 | Why did sutd build the time capsule?,"SUTD built the time capsule to better capture the work done by the community over the first 10 years of its inception.
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289 | Poly GPA for entry,"There is no hard cut-off GPA for admission. Do apply with your portfolio.
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290 | Polytechnic GPA for entry,"There is no hard cut-off GPA for admission. Do apply with your portfolio.
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291 | What startups are in SUTD?,"There is a vibrant startup ecosystem in SUTD supported by http://entrepreneurship.sutd.edu.sg/
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292 | How many students get an job offer at Google?,"We have a number of alumni doing software engineering at Google, or doing a AI residency at Google. You should be able to locate them on LinkedIn
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293 | How do I make this chatbot,"We used Dialogflow, Discord's bot feature, and intergrated them with some NodeJS :)
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294 | How long is SUTD,"You will graduate after 8 terms (about 3.5 years) for the full-time degree courses.
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295 | How long is the course,"You will graduate after 8 terms (about 3.5 years) for the full-time degree courses.
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296 | What is the new pillar,"The new pillar is called DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence). You can find out more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/programmes/design-and-artificial-intelligence
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297 | What is the AI pillar,"The new pillar is called DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence). You can find out more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/programmes/design-and-artificial-intelligence
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298 | What is HASS,"HASS stands for Humanities, Arts and Social Science. You can find out more here: https://hass.sutd.edu.sg/
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299 | What is Independent Activities Period,"IAP stands for Independent Activities Period. Every year in January, IAP happens for about one month to allow students to pursue co-curricular activities such as overseas trips, workshops and Fifth Row events.
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300 | What is IAP,"IAP stands for Independent Activities Period. Every year in January, IAP happens for about one month to allow students to pursue co-curricular activities such as overseas trips, workshops and Fifth Row events.
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301 | What's the difference between SUTD and NUS or NTU?,SUTD is better :)
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  1 | Are there any tips on studying and juggling the workload?,"Study tips: Stay in class. Do not over commit. Plan what you want to do
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  2 | Will I be able to have a social life in SUTD?,"In SUTD, you will certainly have time here and there to go out to eat, but don't expect to club every weekend and not fall behind on work
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  3 | What's a good grade for a subject?,"Typically, anything B+ or higher. This depends on module, though: in some module a B is pretty much close to median, in others B is like a top percentile grade. SUTD does not grade on a bell curve.
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  4 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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  5 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design pillar hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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  6 | Is ISTD pillar hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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  7 | Is ISTD hard to score in?,"ISTD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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  8 | Is Engineering Product Development hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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  9 | Is Engineering Product Development pillar hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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 10 | Is EPD pillar hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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 11 | Is EPD hard to score in?,"EPD can be hard to score in - it depends on what kind of courses you take. 
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 12 | Is Engineering Systems and Design hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
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 13 | Is Engineering Systems and Design pillar hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
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 14 | Is ESD pillar hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
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 15 | Is ESD hard to score in?,"ESD can be hard to score in. There is a greater focus on analysis and writing, compared to the other pillars.
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 16 | How much sleep can students expect to have every day?,"You might have heard of stories about how students sleep very little in SUTD. It varies from person to person depending on commitments etc, to so measure workload based on how much sleep you get is quite subjective
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 17 | Do you have free time in SUTD?,"You will still have some free time! However, during crunch time, your pockets of free time will become more scarce
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 18 | Do you have crunch times where you don’t get 8 hours of sleep?,"There will be periods in which students get little sleep, especially during crunch time with projects, homework and other assignments due. 
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 19 | Is it normal to lack sleep?,"It is normal to lack sleep if you want to have good grades, or to focus on your side projects while maintaining your grades. That said, it is not impossible to maintain a healthy amount of sleep!
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 20 | Is the lack of sleep because there is too much work?,"The amount of work varies between students, and between terms. Some modules will naturally have a higher workload than others, and it is up to students to manage their time wisely.
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 21 | Is the lack of sleep because the curriculum is too hard?,"The amount of work varies between students, and between terms. Some modules will naturally have a higher workload than others, and it is up to students to manage their time wisely.
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 22 | Are the lack of sleep stories true?,"With a spoon of salt, perhaps. These stories propagate precisely because they are over-the-top and memorable. But yes, there will definitely be some sleepless nights.
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 23 | Why do SUTD students seem so busy?,"Some terms are more busy than others, but often times it is because students tend to bite off more than they can chew. It really depends on how you choose to spend your time. 
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 24 | Where are the vending machines in SUTD?,"Drinks and snack machines can be found in Building 1 Level 3, Building 2, Level 5. Pay by PayLah or cash, WeChat/AliPay. Bottled drink (500ml) cost $1.20
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 25 | Where’s the nearest cinema hall?,"Tampines has 2 theatres, Jewel has 1 theatre.
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 26 | What food is there in SUTD?,"There's the canteen, and some cafes like GomGom, Crooked Cooks, MyNonnas and D'Star Bistro serving a variety of Asian and Western cuisines.
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 27 | How’s the canteen food?,"Canteen food is subjective, but most people think it is not great. Indian store is good. Drinks from drink store (Canopy) tend to be watered down. 
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 28 | is the canteen food expensive?,"Canteen food is mostly affordable and there are $2.50 meals in most canteen stalls.
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 29 | Is food in SUTD expensive?,"Canteen food is mostly affordable and there are $2.50 meals in most canteen stalls.
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 30 | is there anything to eat around school?,"Changi City Point. Simei and Tampines. Simpang Bedok (Supper), and East Village near that. Bedok South has hawker centres. Fengshan Blk 85. 
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 31 | What food is good around SUTD?,"Changi City Point. Simei and Tampines. Simpang Bedok (Supper), and East Village near that. Bedok South has hawker centres. Fengshan Blk 85. 
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 32 | How much will I expect to spend every month in SUTD?,"Around $400 is a good benchmark. More/less depending on frequency of going out. Most of the money is spent on food
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 33 | How do I know where is free food?,"For free food announcements, SUTD Family facebook group, and your classmates will post free food announcements. There's also a Telegram bot @food4me_bot
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 34 | How do I start an Interest Group?,"To start an interest group, the first step is to gather a few similarly-minded people, and then e-mail the Office of Student Life about your want to create an interest group, and to clarify the process.
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 35 | Do I need a graphic calculator?,"You do not strictly require a graphic calculator, but it can be useful for some modules
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 36 | Do I need a GC?,"You do not strictly require a graphic calculator, but it can be useful for some modules
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 37 | Can I skip any lessons?,"You able able to skip lessons but not recommended. Do it sparingly, otherwise once you fall behind very hard to catch up. Most HASS classes will take attendance.
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 38 | Does SUTD allow students to take a gap year?,"You’ll have to apply for a leave of absence in order to take a gap year. 
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 39 | What is UROP?,"Undergrad Research Opportunities Program. Allows you to conduct research with a prof in his field, or otherwise propose a research project.
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 40 | What is UROP for?,"Undergrad Research Opportunities Program. Allows you to conduct research with a prof in his field, or otherwise propose a research project.
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 41 | What is ‘Professional Practice Programme’ about?,"The programme covers the professional ethics and safety concepts. Topics include the engineering ethics, risk and safety, sustainability and environment in professional engineering practice and design.
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 42 | Where to change SUTD portal password?,"To reset your MyPortal password, login with your SUTD account at https://studentselfhelp.sutd.edu.sg/m/home
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 43 | Will I be able to get a school email if I don't attend orientation?,"You can try emailing the Office of Student Administration (OSA) for help.
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 44 | How do I get Microsoft Office in SUTD?,"To get Microsoft Office, you can go to products.office.com and just login with your SUTD mymail account and download from the website.
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 45 | When will I need a laptop in school?,"You need it by the first week of school. If they haven’t changed the way they do things, they’ll want you to have the slides with you in class and there’s this Learning Catalytics thing which you need to access
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 46 | Is Windows 10 really mandatory for the laptops?,"Windows 10 is highly encouraged. You need to able to run software such as Adobe Photoshop and other specialised software depending on the pillar.
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 47 | Should I buy a second monitor?,"A second monitor certainly could be useful. Carousell has second hand ones if you want something cheaper, if it doesn’t work out for you, you can always sell it on Carousell or sutd family.
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 48 | Why are Freshmores not allowed to choose their own roommates?,"Not being able to choose a room mate is a University requirement, rather than a Housing one. This is so you can get to know people beyond your circle of acquaintances (from other JCs/Polys/classes) and build a wider network of friendships.
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 49 | Why is hostel cross-block access restricted?,"Access to housing is restricted as there have been cases of theft and misdemeanors occurring in the hostel, and restricted access is a security necessity. 
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 50 | How do I provide feedback about residential life and House Guardians?,"There is a residential life survey that goes out around the end of the year, in which you can share feedback on your floor’s House Guardian(s). 
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 51 | What do I do if my card loses access to (some or all) facilities?,"Access control is centralised at ENGIE’s office at Building 5 Level 1. You can head over to quickly resolve these access issues.
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 52 | I’m getting insects crawling into my room,"Submit a maintenance request in the Housing portal about the insects so that Housing can get a sensing of the scale of this insect invasion. Housing will also follow up with you accordingly.
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 53 | There are insects all over my floor’s corridors,"It’s really quite beyond our control to prevent insects from entering common spaces. If these insects are invading your rooms, do let Housing know so they can explore solutions.
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 54 | What do you learn in Engineering Product Development?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 55 | What do you learn in Engineering Product Development pillar?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 56 | What do you learn in EPD pillar?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 57 | What do you learn in EPD?,"Depends on what focus track you go for, but there are a few core modules mandatory (Probs/Stats, Circuits and Electronics, etc)
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 58 | Is Engineering Product Development similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 59 | Is Engineering Product Development pillar similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 60 | Is EPD pillar similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 61 | Is EPD similar to ME or EE in NUS or NTU?,"EPD is more than ME/EE. The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take. You'll find that in our modules, there will be many design projects, which can value-add to your portfolio. 
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 62 | What does Engineering Product Development consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 63 | What does Engineering Product Development pillar consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 64 | What does EPD pillar consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 65 | What does EPD consist of?,"The EPD pillar consists of 6 different tracks: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Self-Directed Programme. These tracks serve as a guideline to help students what courses should they take.
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 66 | What job prospects are there for Engineering Product Development?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 67 | What job prospects are there for Engineering Product Development pillar?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 68 | What job prospects are there for EPD pillar?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 69 | What job prospects are there for EPD?,"As for job prospects, our alumni are really all over the place, be it in the industry that their focus track guides them towards, or even other industries where they have no prior experience. 
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 70 | In the first year what do you all learn?,"The bulk of your modules will be things like math, science and humanities (one per term), hence, it does feel like JC all over again. However, you'll find yourself doing at least one hands-on project for most of your modules, which makes the pace of the modules very different from what you're used to in JC. There will be a lot more self-learning and exploration involved.
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 71 | How do I get to SUTD?,"Public transport: By Train, Alight at Upper Changi MRT station (DT34) and take Exit B.
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 72 | MRT,"Public transport: By Train, Alight at Upper Changi MRT station (DT34) and take Exit B.
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 73 | Is SUTD the same as SUSS,"SUTD has a different focus from SUSS. While SUSS is more focused on the social sciences, SUTD focuses on engineering, and the curriculum includes how to apply aspects of design and social science.
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 74 | Is SUTD the same as SIT,"SUTD is similar to SIT as both universities offer courses on engineering. However, SUTD's focus on design and its unique pedagogy gives it an edge.
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 75 | Is SUTD is best university?,"Yes, SUTD is the best university.
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 76 | What is the difference between going to Design and Artificial Intelligence and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 77 | What is the difference between going to Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 78 | What is the difference between going to DAI pillar and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 79 | What is the difference between going to DAI and Information Systems Technology and Design?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 80 | What is the difference between going to DAI and Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 81 | What is the difference between going to DAI and ISTD pillar?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 82 | What is the difference between going to DAI and ISTD?,"DAI is different from most computer science-focused programmes. While they focus on developing better AI, DAI focuses on “better design” using AI, with an emphasis on application-based courses and design studios. By graduation, students would have a comprehensive portfolio of industry-related projects to show to prospective employers.
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 83 | Can I learn about blockchain?,"ISTD offers a blockchain module in Term 7
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 84 | What programming languages do Information Systems Technology and Design students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 85 | What programming languages do Information Systems Technology and Design pillar students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 86 | What programming languages do ISTD pillar students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 87 | What programming languages do ISTD students learn?,"ISTD formally teaches Python and Java in the core modules, but might expect you to self-learn a few other languages (e.g. Javascript etc.)
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 88 | What specialisations are available in Information Systems Technology and Design?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 89 | What specialisations are available in Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 90 | What specialisations are available in ISTD pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 91 | What specialisations are available in ISTD?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 92 | What tracks are in Information Systems Technology and Design?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 93 | What tracks are in Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 94 | What tracks are in ISTD pillar?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 95 | What tracks are in ISTD?,"ISTD offers Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, and Security specialisations
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 96 | Is housing compulsory?,"Hostel stay is currently compulsory for the first three terms even for those who live near campus, as residential living aims to foster a sense of community which is an important component of the Freshmore experience. From Academic Year (AY) 2022 onwards, due to a change in our academic calendar, hostel stay is compulsory only for the first two terms.
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 97 | How stressful is it?,"It varies from person to person, but most people can manage the stress.
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 98 | Is there alot of homework?,"The workload can be pretty intense depending on the module.
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 99 | Are you all muggers?,"Hopefully not, we do a lot of cool stuff!
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100 | How many girls in SUTD?,"About 40% of the cohort is girls.
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101 | What is the ratio of guys to girls in SUTD?,"The ratio is about 40-60 girls-guys.
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102 | Is SUTD all guys?,"About 40% of the cohort is girls.
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103 | How to get good grades?,"You need to work hard, there's no way around it. Your lecturers and friends will be there to help you along the way.
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104 | Where is SUTD?,"8 Somapah Rd, Singapore 487372, located near the Changi Business Park, and is served by Upper Changi Station on the Downtown MRT Line.
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105 | How much does SUTD cost?,"Undergraduate tuition and fees: Domestic tuition 13,200 SGD, International tuition 28,250 SGD (2019-2020) with inclusive of GST and tuition grants
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106 | Is SUTD recognised?,"SUTD degrees are recognised by the IES Engineering Accreditation Board.
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107 | What is SUTD?,"Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is the fourth autonomous university in Singapore
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108 | When was SUTD founded?,"SUTD was founded in 2009
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109 | How old is SUTD?,"SUTD is 11 years old this year! 
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110 | how many years has sutd been around,"SUTD is 11 years old this year! 
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111 | Is SUTD Library open to public?,"SUTD Library is open for use by students, staff, faculty and the general public per stated policy.
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112 | Who is SUTD's founding president?,"The founding president is Thomas L. Magnanti, who is a Professor associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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113 | What is SUTD's collaboration with MIT?,"SUTD's previous collaboration with MIT covers: Development of the undergraduate curriculum, Co-teaching of subjects by MIT faculty, Student exchanges, Recruitment and development of SUTD faculty, Establishment of a major co-located research center, SUTD–MIT International Design Centre (IDC)
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114 | What is SUTD's collaboration with Zhejiang University (ZJU) ?,"SUTD and Zhejiang University (ZJU) also jointly partake in research collaborations to address challenges associated with the world today, in areas such as healthcare, transportation, clean energy, and the environment.
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115 | Where is SUTD's old campus?,"SUTD's interim campus was situated at the former ITE College Dover campus in Dover from its founding in April 2012 until December 2014.
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116 | Where is SUTD's new campus?,"Its permanent campus, which opened in January 2015, is located near the Changi Business Park, and is served by Upper Changi Station on the Downtown MRT Line. 
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117 | Who designed SUTD's campus?,"Through an open selection process, SUTD appointed DP Architects Pte. Ltd., in collaboration with UNStudio from Amsterdam, to design the academic cluster of its permanent campus in Upper Changi.
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118 | What are the chinese structures?,"On campus are two antique houses, a pavilion and a Chinese opera stage from the Ming and Qing dynasties. They have been restored to their original glory by a team of craftsmen from Suzhou, China, and are used as teaching or recreational spaces.
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119 | What are the Jackie Chan structures?,"On campus are two antique houses, a pavilion and a Chinese opera stage from the Ming and Qing dynasties. They have been restored to their original glory by a team of craftsmen from Suzhou, China, and are used as teaching or recreational spaces.
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120 | What is capstone?,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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121 | Is capstone compulsory,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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122 | is fyp optional,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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123 | is fyp compulsory,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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124 | What is FYP,"In their final two semesters, students will also have to complete a compulsory capstone project that is a confluence of multiple SUTD pillars. In an actual design situation, crucial projects span multiple disciplines and are too large to be completed by one person. It is with this in mind that students are required to participate in an integrative capstone project in the senior year.
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125 | What is IDC?,"The International Design Centre (IDC) is based both in Singapore at SUTD, and in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at MIT, with academic and industrial partners from around the world. The IDC has more than a hundred projects that involve approximately 270 faculty, researchers and students. IDC is part of a collaboration agreement between SUTD and MIT.
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126 | What is LKY CIC?,"The Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKY CIC) is one of the research centers in SUTD.
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127 | What is SUTD–JTC?,"The SUTD–JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation (I3) Centre was set up to spearhead research efforts in design, architecture, engineering, and social science.
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128 | What is iTrust Research Centre?,"iTrust is a multidisciplinary research center which was established collaboratively by SUTD and the Ministry of Defence. The focus of iTrust is on cybersecurity. Systems of interest include large infrastructure of national importance (such as power grids, water treatment plants and oil refineries) as well as cyber-devices used in healthcare, including pacemakers, defibrillators, insulin pumps and vagus nerve stimulation implants.
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129 | What is O-Lab?,"O-Lab comprises academics and practitioners interested in understanding and enhancing design practices.
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130 | What is Temasek Labs?,"Temasek Labs at SUTD (TL@SUTD) undertakes research and development. The current focus is on areas of defense system design and development, such as unmanned systems, information systems, soldier systems, and engineering systems. TL@SUTD complements the work that is currently undertaken at the DSO National Laboratories, NUS, NTU, and other research establishments.
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131 | What is CFL?,"The City Form Lab (CFL) is an urban design research group led by a group of architects, city planners, spatial analysts, programmers, sociologists, and artists. It was founded by Andres Sevtsuk at MIT in 2010 as the City Form Research Group, and moved to SUTD in fall 2011. The lab develops software tools for researching urban form and land use patterns.
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132 | Who is the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees?,"The current Chairman of the Board of Trustees is Lee Tzu Yang
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133 | What is SUTD's motto?,"SUTD's motto is A Better World By Design
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134 | Is SUTD a private university?,"SUTD is not a private university.
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135 | Is SUTD a government university?,"SUTD is Singapore's 4th autonomous university (AU).
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136 | Who is the president of SUTD?,"SUTD's president is Chong Tow Chong
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137 | Who is the provost of SUTD?,"SUTD's provost is Lim Seh Chun
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138 | What are SUTD's colours?,"SUTD's colours are white, black and red.
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139 | What is SUTD's website?,"SUTD's website is www.sutd.edu.sg
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140 | What are Fifth Rows?,"Fifth Rows are basically CCAs (Co-Curricular Activities) like student clubs.
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141 | Can I travel overseas?,"There are currently few ways for overseas travel: summer exchanges, fall exchanges, FACT and STEP programmes. https://sutd.edu.sg/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound
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142 | What is a scene that you often see in the school?,"People milling about the lobby of SUTD and a lot of events being organized here, e.g. career fairs, global exchange programs. 
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143 | What is one thing that you wish you knew before enrollment?,"It’s important for students to know the rigor, not just the academic rigor. SUTD breaks away from the standard thinking that universities are for you to study and you struggle when you enter the work force.
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144 | What is a common myth of your school?,"It is a common myth that SUTD is a private university. It is in fact Singapore's 4th autonomous university (AU).
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145 | What is a unique landmark in your school?,"The library is one of them. It’s not just the books, there are projects of students showcased and there’s also a materials library for students to check out what they need for their projects, which I think is quite different from other libraries.
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146 | "For free electricity in the school, where would you go to?","There are a lot of hidden plugs in the school. Almost everywhere. 
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147 | Common exam formats?,"Presentations, open-ended questions, math-related questions. Science papers are quite standard, similar to those in “A” levels examinations.
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148 | Is hostel convenient?,"The SUTD hostel is just beside the school.
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149 | How is hostel life?,"Housing life is vibrant but can be restrictive at times.
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150 | Is SUTD a good university?,"Definitely, SUTD is a good university.
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151 | What are cohort classrooms?,"SUTD's cohort classrooms are reconfigurable spaces for various activities. Freshmore students have round-the-clock access to their own cohort classrooms to be used for lessons and student-initiated activities. Whiteboards lining the walls of the classroom encourage collaboration among students and lecturers, enhancing the learning experience.
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152 | What is SUTD library?,"The SUTD Library has a unique design and offers a truly sensory experience from discovery through serendipity to a touch and feel with spaces to read, research and reflect.
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153 | What is the Campus Center?,"Located in between Buildings 1, 2 and 3, the Campus Center is the epicentre of activities in SUTD.
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154 | What academic facilities are there?,"For a full list of our academic facilities, check out: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Academic-Facilities
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155 | What is the Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab)?,"The SUTD Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) is designed to allow students to quickly bring forth their designs into reality, with rapid prototyping machines such as laser cutters, 3D printers and other machines available for all students to use.
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156 | What does Fab Lab do?,"The Fab Lab supports SUTD’s strong interdisciplinary design focused pedagogy, with emphasis on both theory and practical work. In house fabrication of parts allows rapid turnaround for projects, enabling students to iterate and refine their prototypes with less hassle.
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157 | What is Maker Space?,"The 24-hour access Maker Space 2 allows students to realise their ideas the moment it occurs to them, any time of the day or week.
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158 | Is Maker Space 24 hour?,"The Maker Space is open 24 hours
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159 | What equipment does Fab Lab Maker Space have?,"The space is equipped with drill presses, bend-saws, sanding machines, and other tools for working on basic materials.
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160 | Does SUTD have 3D printers?,"SUTD has different varieties of 3D printers. Some printers are dedicated especially for Freshmores, who are allocated 2 sets of 3D printers per class!
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161 | Does SUTD have laser cutter?,"SUTD has laser cutters that are free for students to use.
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162 | Are 3D printer or laser cutter free to use?,"3D printers and the laser cutters are free for use for all SUTD students.
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163 | What do students use 3D printer or laser cutter for?,"They allows our students to explore their design concepts easily, as well as assisting in communicating ideas to clients, colleagues and collaborators.
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164 | What is the purpose of Freshmore compulsory hostel stay?,"Designed to promote interaction and collaboration, residential living aims to foster a sense of community and ownership, and build strong friendships starting from the students’ very first year. Classes are grouped into clusters within the housing block, so your roommate is likely to be either your classmate or a fellow Freshmore student from the neighbouring class.
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165 | Can students stay on campus after first year Freshmore?,"From the second year onwards, students have a choice in staying on campus, and can choose to stay in a single room instead of a double room.
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166 | How many people are in school?,"About 2000 undergraduates are in SUTD (4 batches of about 500)
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167 | How many students are in SUTD?,"About 2000 undergraduates are in SUTD (4 batches of about 500)
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168 | What are school schedules like?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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169 | What are the usual lesson hours in SUTD?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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170 | How to get into SUTD?,"You need to apply soon! Learn more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/apply Do remember to submit your portofolio and make yourself presentable for the interview. 
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171 | I want to study here,"You need to apply soon! Learn more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/apply Do remember to submit your portofolio and make yourself presentable for the interview. 
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172 | application timelines,"You need to apply soon! Learn more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/apply Do remember to submit your portofolio and make yourself presentable for the interview. 
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173 | Why was SUTD established?,"SUTD was established to advance knowledge and nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs, through a focus on design and multi-disciplinary curriculum and research.
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174 | Why choose SUTD?,"SUTD has a design-centric, multidisplinary curriculum designed to nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators.
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175 | What are job prospects like?,"SUTD continues to maintain high overall employment rates and starting salaries for its graduates for the fourth year.
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176 | What are internships like?,"Strong support from over 800 companies pledging internship opportunities for our students demonstrates a vote of confidence that the SUTD education is ready to meet industry challenges.
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177 | What is student life like in SUTD?,"Participate in a myriad of activities — student clubs, sports, research projects, design competitions and more.
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178 | Can I do research?,"Only at SUTD would you have the opportunity to receive a research grant or work on faculty-led research projects as an undergraduate.
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179 | What is SUTD's mission?,"The Singapore University of Technology and Design is established to advance knowledge and nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs, with a focus on Design, through an integrated multi-disciplinary curriculum and multi-disciplinary research.
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180 | What are SUTD's core values?,"Leadership, Integrity, Passion, Collaboration, Creativity
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181 | ORD loh,"Congrats, but you still have reservist
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182 | What are SUTD's collaborations?,"In 2019, our collaboration numbers have increased to a total of 45 institutions across 15 countries, which encompass 29 exchange partners in 12 countries and 31 summer programmes in 10 countries
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183 | What does SUTD believe about gender diversity?,"Gender diversity at SUTD is important for us to achieve our mission to nurture technically-grounded leaders and innovators, as the different perspectives the respective genders bring are invaluable. This salutes every woman in SUTD.
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184 | When is matriculation?,"The date of Matriculation for 2020 intake is 13 May 2020.
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185 | Best thing to do in SUTD?,"The best thing you can do in SUTD is to have fun, learn, grow and start doing your life's work
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186 | what's the best laptop for SUTD,"You'd want a modern, portable laptop. Beefy gaming laptops are not necessary"

187 | What laptop should we buy?,"You'd want a modern, portable laptop. Beefy gaming laptops are not necessary"

188 | What laptop to buy?,"You'd want a modern, portable laptop. Beefy gaming laptops are not necessary"

189 | What are the bad things about SUTD?,"Sometimes it gets really busy, and we don't really get enough rest.
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190 | Are students overworked?,"Some students like to sign up for many commitments (Fifth Row, UROPs) all at the same time. This leads to a feeling of being overworked. Vast majority of students do fine.
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191 | SUTD Minecraft?,"You can find out more about the student-initiated Minecraft project at: https://sutdmc.opensutd.org/
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192 | Can I see the campus?,"Check out https://virtual.opensutd.org/
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193 | Are lecturers/professors here nice?,"In general, the lecturers and professors at SUTD are really nice!
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194 | How easy is it to approach the profs?,"In general, the lecturers and professors at SUTD are really nice!
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195 | How is the class here?,"As usual, we have tutorials and lectures here. Sometimes, we have hands-on activities and group discussions. It really varies from class to class. 
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196 | I am hungry at night but I don't want to go out and eat,"If you need food at night, are few ways you can go about it. 1. Instant Noodles. 2. HungrySia(Supper available when there are enough peeps) 3. Vending Machine/ PickNGo
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197 | Supper options in SUTD?,"If you need food at night, are few ways you can go about it. 1. Instant Noodles. 2. HungrySia(Supper available when there are enough peeps) 3. Vending Machine/ PickNGo
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198 | where is my bubble tea,"If you want bubble tea, there is a Gong Cha on campus.
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199 | How much hostel costs?,"For Freshmore students, it cost about SGD$4200 for Freshmore year. For Sophomore and above, the cost would increase to about SGD$4500 or more, depending on the type of room.
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200 | How do I know which prof to ask if I wanna self initiate a UROP?,"To look for a prof to support your UROP, you can look through the staff directory and check out their publications. 
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201 | What is OpenSUTD?,"OpenSUTD is an open organisation owned by the SUTD community. https://github.com/opensutd
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202 | What kind of exchange programs are offered?,"See: https://sutd.edu.sg/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound for a overview of our exchange programmes
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203 | What overseas exchanges are available?,"See: https://sutd.edu.sg/Global/Student-Exchange/Outbound for a overview of our exchange programmes
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204 | How large is each class on average?,"Freshmore cohort classes (and most other classes) are less than 50 students in size. In pillar years and for HASS courses, the class size is usually no bigger than 30 students.
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205 | DSA,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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206 | What kind of grades do I need qualify for admission?,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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207 | Lowest required rank points to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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208 | How many rank points to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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209 | What CGPA to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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210 | What GPA to enter SUTD,"SUTD does not have a hard cut-off grade for entry. Students will be asssessed holistically.
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211 | is sutd diffcult,"SUTD is hard, in fact harder than most courses in NUS and NTU. If it was easy, there wouldn't be any value in doing it :)
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212 | Is SUTD hard?,"SUTD is hard, in fact harder than most courses in NUS and NTU. If it was easy, there wouldn't be any value in doing it :)
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213 | What will I learn in SUTD?,"In SUTD, you'll learn general engineering knowledge, skills in Freshmore. In pillar terms, you'll learn subjects according to your chosen pillar.
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214 | How does the school sort by pillar?,"SUTD does not sort you into pillars. You choose the pillar, and will get the pillar of your choice baring extraneous circumstances.
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215 | What is the criteria for choosing my pillar,"You can pick the pillar of your choice. The only requirement is you pass all your core modules in Freshmore.
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216 | Can I drink on campus?,"Students are not allowed to consume alcoholic drinks on campus.
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217 | Why is SUTD so far?,"SUTD is situated near Changi Business Park, Singapore Expo.
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218 | Why is SUTD in Changi?,"SUTD is situated near Changi Business Park, Singapore Expo.
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219 | Why no openhouse?,"This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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220 | Why no Open House?,"This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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221 | When is openhouse?,"This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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222 | is there a shuttle bus,"There is no shuttle bus. This year's Open House is virtual due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
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223 | Who is the person who send out the wuhan email?,"I cannot answer that question.
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224 | Can I appeal application?,"If you wish to appeal against SUTD's admissions decision, you are required to submit an online appeal within 2 weeks following notification of the application outcome. Appeals can be submitted at: https://admission.sutd.edu.sg/psc/CSADM1PRD/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/N_ADMISSIONS.N_AD_APPLUG_APL.GBL/action=U
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225 | I got rejected I want to study here,"You will need to appeal your application outcome or apply again next year. Appeals can be done at https://admission.sutd.edu.sg/psc/CSADM1PRD/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/N_ADMISSIONS.N_AD_APPLUG_APL.GBL/action=U
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226 | "What if I have bad grades, can I still apply?","You should always try to apply. SUTD assesses applications holistically, so you will get a fair assessment.
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227 | What is the schedule of a full time student?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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228 | How busy will a full time student be?,"It varies from person to person, but most have classes every day. Wednesday and Friday afternoons are kept free for Fifth Row activites.
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229 | How to do PhD? ,"There are two PhD intakes a year, in September and January. https://sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Graduate/PhD-Programmes/SUTD-PhD-Programme/Application
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230 | How much money can i earn if i graduate from SUTD,"The median gross monthly salary for fresh graduates employed in full-time permanent employment was $3,850 in 2018, compared to $3,700 in 2017. You can read more about this here: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/About-Us/News-and-Events/Press-Releases/2019/3/Increase-in-Overall-Employment-Rates
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231 | Is SUTD's degree recognised?,"SUTD degrees are recognised by the IES Engineering Accreditation Board
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232 | Is SUTD's degree accredited,"SUTD degrees are recognised by the IES Engineering Accreditation Board
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233 | Is SUTD good?,"Of course SUTD is good!
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234 | Why i get kicked out of hostel?,"Students may get evicted from hostel due to issues that affect student safety.
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235 | How do I use you?,"Ask me any question about SUTD!
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236 | what's the best pillar,"Best pillar is a subjective choice: everyone has their own interests and career preferences!
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237 | "I'm a JC student that took science stream, which pillar should I go","As a JC student that took science stream, you will be well suited to SUTD. Typical pillar choices are EPD, ESD or ISTD.
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238 | "If I did not take math or science, can I come SUTD? ","You can apply to SUTD even if you did not take math or science. The admissions officers will follow up to understand your math/science knowledge and offer you advice.
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239 | What is the average GPA?,"I cannot answer that question.
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240 | Doesn't class size depend on pillar also?,"The larger pillars might have larger class sizes depending on the number of people taking the modules.
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241 | what kind of courses are there,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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242 | what kind of classes do you offer,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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243 | what kind of courses are there,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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244 | What are the pillars?,"SUTD has five main pillars: EPD, ESD, ISTD, ASD, DAI. Learn more at: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure
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245 | Do you have to find group mates for capstone project?,"For student-initiated Capstone, you get to pick your own team, project and partner company. For school-assigned Capstone, you don't get to pick your team mates.
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246 | How are group mates assigned for capstone project?,"For student-initiated Capstone, you get to pick your own team, project and partner company. For school-assigned Capstone, you don't get to pick your team mates.
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247 | How was the capstone experience?,"It is hard to make a sweeping statement about the Capstone experience as it varies greatly across teams and projects. Pretty much every Capstone project is unique. Because you get to pick your team and company for student-initiated Capstone, experiences there are generally much more positive.
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248 | What is capstone like?,"It is hard to make a sweeping statement about the Capstone experience as it varies greatly across teams and projects. Pretty much every Capstone project is unique. Because you get to pick your team and company for student-initiated Capstone, experiences there are generally much more positive.
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249 | What is the difference between SUTD Honours and Research Programme and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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250 | What is the difference between Honours and Research programme and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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251 | What is the difference between Honours and Research Program and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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252 | What is the difference between SHARP and NTU's CNYANG?,"NTU's CNYANG covers lots more content in-depth, while SHARP covers a much broader scope of content as the goal is to perform inter-disciplinary research after all. 
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253 | What is SUTD Honours and Research Programme experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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254 | What is Honours and Research programme experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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255 | What is Honours and Research Program experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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256 | What is SHARP experience like?,"For SHARP, bulk of the curriculum same as normal students, but with additional Honours classes and research opportunities (like a $7.5k grant and conference funding). During Freshmore an extra class once a week, and the subject will change every term, with different sub-topic every 3 weeks.
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257 | How much of Freshmore is applied to pillar years?,"The relevance of Freshmore subjects varies depending on pillar. EPD benefit the most from the math/science modules in Freshmore, while some electives cater to the different pillars.
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258 | Is Freshmore relevant?,"The relevance of Freshmore subjects varies depending on pillar. EPD benefit the most from the math/science modules in Freshmore, while some electives cater to the different pillars.
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259 | Is it hard to cope with the workload?,"It is not impossible to cope with the workload if you manage your commitments, such as Fifth Row and UROPs etc.
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260 | What is sutd culture like?,"SUTD culture is unique as the cohort is small and most people know each other. There are many student-driven initiatives, and the senior management often engages with students. 
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262 | Should I come to sutd,"You should come to SUTD if you like the intersection between engineering and design, and like doing lots of hands-on projects.
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263 | when will i graduate,"You will graduate after 8 terms (about 3.5 years) for the full-time degree courses. 
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264 | List of CCAs ,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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265 | What clubs are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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266 | What ccas are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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267 | What fifth rows are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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268 | How many ccas or fifth rows are there,"SUTD has many Fifth Rows ranging from Sports, Arts and Specialist/Maker clubs. See the list here: https://root.sutd.edu.sg/fifthrow/
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269 | Can i take HASS as a major,"You cannot take HASS as a major. However, you can take HASS minors, such as Digital Humanities, and Design, Technology and Society.
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270 | Can i go MIT?,"I cannot answer this question.
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271 | why did SUTD break up with MIT,"I cannot answer this question.
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272 | What is the freshmore curriculum like?,"The bulk of your modules will be things like math, science and humanities (one per term), and most modules will have one hands-on project (1D). In Term 3, you'll be allowed to choose from several electives depending on your interests. The detailed Freshmore curriculum can be found here: https://sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure/Freshmore-Subjects
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273 | If i join SUTD must i learn how to code?,"If you join SUTD you almost certainly must learn how to code, even in pillars other than ISTD. But don't worry, you have plenty of time to learn after you enter SUTD.
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274 | What the difference between minor and focus track?,"Focus track differs from minor as it tailors your modules to fit a certain industry vertical. A minor is a secondary discipline value adds to your focus track.
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275 | Is SUTD accessible to the disabled?,"SUTD has facilities to cater to everyone. Do let the admissions officers know of your specific needs.
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276 | Can I cook in hostel?,"You can cook together with your friends in student housing.
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277 | Can I learn cooking in SUTD?,"You can cook together with your friends in student housing. There is also a fifth row (Grub Club) that cooks together and hold workshops teaching people how to cook.
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278 | What is SUTD's computer science course?,"Information Systems Technology and Design is the closest course to computer science.
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279 | Why is SUTD no longer affiliated to MIT?,"I cannot answer that question.
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280 | What happened to the MIT exchange programme?,"I cannot answer that question.
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281 | Does SUTD have a pool?,"SUTD has a swimming pool and a gym that is open 6 days a week
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282 | Can I swim in SUTD?,"SUTD has a swimming pool and a gym that is open 6 days a week
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283 | Does SUTD have a gym?,"SUTD has a swimming pool and a gym that is open 6 days a week
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284 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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285 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design pillar the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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286 | Is ISTD pillar the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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287 | Is ISTD the best?,"That definitely depends on your interests!
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288 | Why did sutd build the time capsule?,"SUTD built the time capsule to better capture the work done by the community over the first 10 years of its inception.
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289 | Poly GPA for entry,"There is no hard cut-off GPA for admission. Do apply with your portfolio.
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290 | Polytechnic GPA for entry,"There is no hard cut-off GPA for admission. Do apply with your portfolio.
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291 | What startups are in SUTD?,"There is a vibrant startup ecosystem in SUTD supported by http://entrepreneurship.sutd.edu.sg/
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292 | How many students get an job offer at Google?,"We have a number of alumni doing software engineering at Google, or doing a AI residency at Google. You should be able to locate them on LinkedIn
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293 | How do I make this chatbot,"We used Dialogflow, Discord's bot feature, and intergrated them with some NodeJS :)
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294 | How long is SUTD,"You will graduate after 8 terms (about 3.5 years) for the full-time degree courses.
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295 | How long is the course,"You will graduate after 8 terms (about 3.5 years) for the full-time degree courses.
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296 | What is the new pillar,"The new pillar is called DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence). You can find out more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/programmes/design-and-artificial-intelligence
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297 | What is the AI pillar,"The new pillar is called DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence). You can find out more here: https://sutd.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/programmes/design-and-artificial-intelligence
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298 | What is HASS,"HASS stands for Humanities, Arts and Social Science. You can find out more here: https://hass.sutd.edu.sg/
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299 | What is Independent Activities Period,"IAP stands for Independent Activities Period. Every year in January, IAP happens for about one month to allow students to pursue co-curricular activities such as overseas trips, workshops and Fifth Row events.
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300 | What is IAP,"IAP stands for Independent Activities Period. Every year in January, IAP happens for about one month to allow students to pursue co-curricular activities such as overseas trips, workshops and Fifth Row events.
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301 | What's the difference between SUTD and NUS or NTU?,"SUTD is better :)
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302 | What's the difference between Architecture and Sustainable Design and NUS archi?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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303 | What's the difference between Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar and NUS archi?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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304 | What's the difference between ASD pillar and NUS archi?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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305 | What's the difference between archi and NUS archi?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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306 | What's the difference between architecture and NUS archi?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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307 | What's the difference between ASD and NUS archi?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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308 | What's the difference between Architecture and Sustainable Design and NUS architecture?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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309 | What's the difference between Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar and NUS architecture?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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310 | What's the difference between ASD pillar and NUS architecture?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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311 | What's the difference between archi and NUS architecture?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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312 | What's the difference between architecture and NUS architecture?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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313 | What's the difference between ASD and NUS architecture?,"Architecture in SUTD gives you the opportunity to use technology and parametric tools to develop your design.
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314 | What is love?,"Baby don't hurt me
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315 | What is a freshmore?,"Since SUTD years are trimesters, Freshmore is a combination of the Freshman and Sophomore years.
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316 | Is there bubble tea at SUTD?,"There is a GongCha right next to the campus center.
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317 | Do you have bbt at SUTD?,There is a GongCha right next to the campus center.

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  1 | Is it compulsory to stay in campus?,"Hostel stay is currently compulsory for the first three terms even for those who live near campus, as residential living aims to foster a sense of community which is an important component of the Freshmore experience. From 2022 onwards, due to a change in our academic calendar, hostel stay is compulsory only for the first two terms.
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  2 | Is it compulsory to stay in the student hostel?,"Hostel stay is currently compulsory for the first three terms even for those who live near campus, as residential living aims to foster a sense of community which is an important component of the Freshmore experience. From 2022 onwards, due to a change in our academic calendar, hostel stay is compulsory only for the first two terms.
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  3 | Is housing compulsory?,"Hostel stay is currently compulsory for the first three terms even for those who live near campus, as residential living aims to foster a sense of community which is an important component of the Freshmore experience. From 2022 onwards, due to a change in our academic calendar, hostel stay is compulsory only for the first two terms.
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  4 | How are students assigned to their rooms?,"Freshmore students are paired in double rooms according to the class/cluster they are assigned to.
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  5 | How are freshmores assigned to room mates?,"Freshmore students are paired in double rooms according to the class/cluster they are assigned to.
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  6 | How are freshmores paired in double rooms?,"Freshmore students are paired in double rooms according to the class/cluster they are assigned to.
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  7 | What if I am not comfortable with my assigned room?,"If you are uncomfortable, you can request for a change of accommodation by writing in to ecchousing@sutd.edu.sg, stating clearly the reason for the request. Any room change will be subject to the University’s discretion.
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  8 | Can I change my room?,"If you are uncomfortable, you can request for a change of accommodation by writing in to ecchousing@sutd.edu.sg, stating clearly the reason for the request. Any room change will be subject to the University’s discretion.
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  9 | How much does it cost to stay on campus?,"More information on housing fees and stay periods can be found at the Housing webpages. https://sutd.edu.sg/Campus-Life/Housing
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 10 | How much does hostel cost?,"More information on housing fees and stay periods can be found at the Housing webpages. https://sutd.edu.sg/Campus-Life/Housing
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 11 | is hostel free in sutd,"More information on housing fees and stay periods can be found at the Housing webpages. https://sutd.edu.sg/Campus-Life/Housing
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 12 | Is there any financial aid for students who are unable to afford the housing fees?,"Financial aid is available for housing. Singapore Citizens may choose to utilise funds from their Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) to pay for their housing fees in the first 3 academic terms of their Freshmore year. All students can apply for a Study Loan from DBS bank which provides an allowance that can be used to pay for the housing fees, provided they are already under a Tuition Fee Loan or the CPF Education Scheme, or receiving the Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy.
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 13 | Is there financial aid for hostel?,"Financial aid is available for housing. Singapore Citizens may choose to utilise funds from their Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) to pay for their housing fees in the first 3 academic terms of their Freshmore year. All students can apply for a Study Loan from DBS bank which provides an allowance that can be used to pay for the housing fees, provided they are already under a Tuition Fee Loan or the CPF Education Scheme, or receiving the Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy.
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 14 | Is there a curfew?,"There is no curfew for residents although students are expected to observe stipulated quiet hours to minimise disturbance to fellow residents.
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 15 | Will parents or friends be allowed to visit students at the residence?,"Parents and friends are welcome to visit student housing during visiting hours from 8am to 11pm. All visitors must leave the hostel by 11pm.
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 16 | Can we bring visitors into hostel?,"Parents and friends are welcome to visit student housing during visiting hours from 8am to 11pm. All visitors must leave the hostel by 11pm.
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 17 | What are the undergraduate degree programmes offered by SUTD?,"The undergraduate degree programmes (direct honours) offered by SUTD are all on full-time basis only: Bachelor of Science (ASD); Bachelor of Science (DAI); Bachelor of Engineering (EPD); Bachelor of Engineering (ESD); Bachelor of Engineering (ISTD). https://www.sutd.edu.sg/Education/Unique-Academic-Structure/undergraduate-curriculum
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 18 | Who awards the degree?,"SUTD awards the degree.
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 19 | Are there any part-time degree programmes?,"The undergraduate degree programmes offered by SUTD are all on full-time basis only
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 20 | Are all students allowed to take a minor in SUTD and what are the requirements?,"Students taking EPD/ESD/ISTD will be able to pursue a minor on top of their major, potentially without having to overload on the number of modules. You will get to indicate your preferred minor after you have made your choice of major at the end of Term 3. Both the major and minor requirements must be completed within the normal candidature of the undergraduate programme.
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 21 | How are students assessed?,"The grading may be based on a combination of homework, design projects (1D, 2D), class participation/activity, online quizzes, mid-term tests and final exams, with the weightages varying for different subjects. Students are graded on a GPA of 5.0. To help ease your transition to the university, all four subjects taken in the first Freshmore term are not graded. From the 2019 cohort onwards, students can also choose an additional two subjects from Freshmore terms 2 and 3 to be ungraded.
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 22 | How are students graded?,"The grading may be based on a combination of homework, design projects (1D, 2D), class participation/activity, online quizzes, mid-term tests and final exams, with the weightages varying for different subjects. Students are graded on a GPA of 5.0. To help ease your transition to the university, all four subjects taken in the first Freshmore term are not graded. From the 2019 cohort onwards, students can also choose an additional two subjects from Freshmore terms 2 and 3 to be ungraded.
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 23 | What is the grading system like?,"The grading may be based on a combination of homework, design projects (1D, 2D), class participation/activity, online quizzes, mid-term tests and final exams, with the weightages varying for different subjects. Students are graded on a GPA of 5.0. To help ease your transition to the university, all four subjects taken in the first Freshmore term are not graded. From the 2019 cohort onwards, students can also choose an additional two subjects from Freshmore terms 2 and 3 to be ungraded.
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 24 | What is Integrated Learning Programme?,"The Integrated Learning programme (ILP) is a bridging programme unique to SUTD and is available to students belonging to one of the groups: Returning NSmen who are commencing their studies in the upcoming academic year and are participating in the Early Matriculation Exercise
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 25 | What is ILP?,"The Integrated Learning programme (ILP) is a bridging programme unique to SUTD and is available to students belonging to one of the groups: Returning NSmen who are commencing their studies in the upcoming academic year and are participating in the Early Matriculation Exercise
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 26 | Who can apply for Integrated Learning Programme?,"Students who are participating in the Early Matriculation Exercise and are enrolling in the upcoming academic year, such as returning NSmen or students who took a gap year, can apply for ILP.
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 27 | Who can apply for ILP?,"Students who are participating in the Early Matriculation Exercise and are enrolling in the upcoming academic year, such as returning NSmen or students who took a gap year, can apply for ILP.
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 28 | How do I apply for Integrated Learning Programme and is full attendance compulsory?,"While attendance is not mandatory for ILP, there will not be any make-up lessons.
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 29 | How do I apply for ILP and is full attendance compulsory?,"While attendance is not mandatory for ILP, there will not be any make-up lessons.
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 30 | I am currently serving NS and my ORD is after the Early Matriculation day. Will I be able to register for Early Matriculation?,"We will consider on a case by case basis, especially if your ORD is very close to the Early Matriculation day.
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 31 | What are the benefits of joining Early Matriculation Exercise?,"The Early Matriculation Exercise is where you will be officially welcomed into the SUTD Family and get orientated into being a SUTDent. You can enjoy benefits which include access to campus facilities and resources, ability to partake in Fifth Row Club activities, get trained early in the Fab Lab, participate as student volunteers or earn extra cash as student helpers.
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 32 | "As an early matriculated student, am I allowed to stay in the hostel between before Term starts?","Freshmores are to check into the hostel on the day of matriculation. Those who would like to check-in earlier may email their request to Office of Housing. Requests are subject to availability.
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 33 | How do I apply for scholarships at SUTD?,"In your online application for admission, simply check the box in the section on Scholarships to indicate your interest to apply. 
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 34 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for Architecture and Sustainable Design or EPD or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 35 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar or EPD or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 36 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD pillar or EPD or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 37 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for archi or EPD or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 38 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for architecture or EPD or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 39 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or Engineering Product Development or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 40 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or Engineering Product Development pillar or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 41 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD pillar or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 42 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or Engineering Systems and Design or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 43 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or Engineering Systems and Design pillar or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 44 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or ESD pillar or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 45 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or ESD or Information Systems Technology and Design?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 46 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or ESD or Information Systems Technology and Design pillar?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 47 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or ESD or ISTD pillar?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 48 | What are your admission requirements or cut-off points for ASD or EPD or ESD or ISTD?,"SUTD practises a common admission selection regardless of your programme interest, as all SUTD students will be taking common modules in the first year. You will get to choose your major and are guaranteed your choice at the end of Term 3 without any prerequisites other than passing all your Freshmore modules.
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 49 | Can a local polytechnic student apply with only 5 semesters results?,"If you are currently in your final polytechnic semester, you can apply by submitting results from your first five semesters during the application window, and upload the results from your final semester when they are available.
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 50 | Can polytechnic student apply?,"If you are currently in your final polytechnic semester, you can apply by submitting results from your first five semesters during the application window, and upload the results from your final semester when they are available.
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 51 | Will those applying with a full set of Poly results have an advantage?,"There will not be any advantage accorded polytechnic students with five semesters or full diploma results.
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 52 | Is SAT a prerequisite for admission?,"While SAT is not a prerequisite for those applying with local qualifications or with final results of your international qualification, you can opt to supplement your application with SAT subject test scores in Mathematics Level II and Physics if you have not done as well in those subjects.
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 53 | When must I submit my SAT results?,"If you are holding an international qualification and applying with your latest semester/predicted/preliminary results, you will be required to submit your SAT subject test scores in Mathematics Level II and Physics along with your admission application. Additionally, you will need to have completed your final examinations by April of the intake year so that you can join our start of term in mid of May.
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 54 | What are the Mother Tongue requirements for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents?,"All SCs and SPRs are required to fulfil the MTL requirement for admission into full-time publicly-funded undergraduate programmes in the local Autonomous Universities (AUs). You may apply for admission with no prejudice to your application even if you have not fulfilled the MTL requirement, but will be required to fulfil the MTL requirement during your course of study if accepted into the programme. 
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 55 | When can I start applying for financial aid?,"Upon being shortlisted for an admissions interview, you will be able to apply for financial aid. However, if you are a returning NSmen, you will receive a notification to apply for financial aid along with your Pre-Matriculation Online Exercise in the year that you are commencing your studies.
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 56 | When do I start repaying the study loan?,"Repayment of study loan can be made in one lump sum or in monthly instalments commencing no later than 6 months after graduation or on securing employment, whichever is earlier.
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 57 | How do I apply and what are the admission requirements for SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track or SUTD Honours and Research Programme or STEP?,"You will need to indicate your intention to apply for either of these special programmes in the online application via SUTD Admissions Portal, along with a personal statement/response. You can apply for a maximum of two special programmes, and will be required to rank the programmes in order of your preference. As the selection requirement and process for the special programmes differ, you will be informed of the special programme you have been shortlisted for prior to the interview.
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 58 | How do I apply and what are the admission requirements for SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track or Honours and Research programme or STEP?,"You will need to indicate your intention to apply for either of these special programmes in the online application via SUTD Admissions Portal, along with a personal statement/response. You can apply for a maximum of two special programmes, and will be required to rank the programmes in order of your preference. As the selection requirement and process for the special programmes differ, you will be informed of the special programme you have been shortlisted for prior to the interview.
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 59 | How do I apply and what are the admission requirements for SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track or Honours and Research Program or STEP?,"You will need to indicate your intention to apply for either of these special programmes in the online application via SUTD Admissions Portal, along with a personal statement/response. You can apply for a maximum of two special programmes, and will be required to rank the programmes in order of your preference. As the selection requirement and process for the special programmes differ, you will be informed of the special programme you have been shortlisted for prior to the interview.
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 60 | How do I apply and what are the admission requirements for SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track or SHARP or STEP?,"You will need to indicate your intention to apply for either of these special programmes in the online application via SUTD Admissions Portal, along with a personal statement/response. You can apply for a maximum of two special programmes, and will be required to rank the programmes in order of your preference. As the selection requirement and process for the special programmes differ, you will be informed of the special programme you have been shortlisted for prior to the interview.
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 61 | "If I have not been shortlisted or were not successful in my application for the special programmes, affect admission into the university?","In the event that you are not successful in your application for the special programmes, you will automatically be considered for our single degree programmes, and will not be disadvantaged.
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 62 | I received the Tuition Grant for my polytechnic course. Am I eligible to take up another Tuition Grant for my undergraduate degree in SUTD?,"You will be eligible to take up the Tuition Grant for your undergraduate degree in SUTD regardless if you took Tuition Grant for Polytechnic.
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 63 | Does SUTD offer any part-time courses?,"We do not offer any part-time undergraduate courses. You may however consider open enrolment courses offered by the SUTD Academy.
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 64 | "How many intakes does SUTD have each year? And related to that, when do classes start?","We have one intake in May of each academic year. From Academic Year (AY) 2022 onwards, the undergraduate intake will be in September of the year. More information on the academic calendar can be found here.
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 65 | Is there credit transfer or waiver or exemption of modules for polytechnic students or students transferring from other universities?,"No, due to the unique structure and rigour of the SUTD curriculum, all students will need to enrol in and go through the same programme in the freshman year and first term of the sophomore year (Freshmore) before choosing a major thereafter. SUTD does not grant any exemption of modules, unless you have taken the SUTD course previously under a special arrangement.
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 66 | Do any of the courses offer direct honours?,"The undergraduate degree programmes in SUTD are all direct honours; therefore you will be awarded an honours if you meet the requirement for the respective honours classification, otherwise it will just be a degree (without honours).
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 67 | Are students required to participate in internships while at SUTD?,"All SUTD undergraduates are required to complete a 16-week internship. https://sutd.edu.sg/Student-Development/Career-Services/Student/Internships
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 68 | Are students required to do in internships?,"All SUTD undergraduates are required to complete a 16-week internship. https://sutd.edu.sg/Student-Development/Career-Services/Student/Internships
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 69 | Internship prospects,"All SUTD undergraduates are required to complete a 16-week internship. https://sutd.edu.sg/Student-Development/Career-Services/Student/Internships
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 70 | What are the tuition fees?,"Information on our tuition fees can be found at: https://sutd.edu.sg/fees
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 71 | What are the school fees?,"Information on our tuition fees can be found at: https://sutd.edu.sg/fees
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 72 | Is there an application fee?,"SUTD does not charge any fees to process your application.
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 73 | May I submit my testimonial instead of the online recommendation form?,"You may upload your testimonial under the ‘testimonial’ section. However, we would still require you to provide us with the contact details of at least one teacher/lecturer who had taught you previously.
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 74 | What do I need to prepare before I start my online application?,"The online application guide can be found here. In general, the application should take around 15-20 minutes of your time to complete. You can also save your application and submit it when ready, before the application closing deadline.
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 75 | When will I be notified to select my interview slot?,"In general, if you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be notified within a month or so upon the submission of your online application form. During the peak admissions period between March and April, there may be a slight delay owing to the high volume, and we seek your understanding and patience.
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 76 | How do I check my application status?,"At any point upon your application submission, you may check your application status here.
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 77 | What can I expect during an admissions/scholarship interview?,"Depending on the programmes/scholarships you have applied and are shortlisted for, the interview format may vary. Some interviews are conducted in groups of 3 or 4 candidates to 1 or 2 interviewers; while others are 1-to-1. Regardless, the interview aims to help us get to know you better beyond what you have indicated in your online application. Interviewers seek to understand your motivation for applying to the university, and to assess your ‘fit’ for our unique learning environment.
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 78 | How important is this in determining my chance of securing an admission placement or scholarship?,"For scholarships, interviewers will be looking out for outstanding achievements in both academic and co-curricular activities, as well as your service and desire to help the community – which may set you apart from the competition. The interviewer’s assessment, along with your application profile, will be fully reviewed by the Admissions Selection Committee, who will make the final decision on your admission placement and/or scholarship.
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 79 | I had not been successful in my application to SUTD in the last admissions exercise. Can I apply again this year with the same results?,"You will not be penalised for re-applying in the new admissions exercise and your new application will be assessed in competition with the pool of applicants applying this time round. However, we do recommend that you consider supplementing your new application with additional relevant information not presented previously to improve your chances of being considered for admission.
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 80 | Computer science course,"ISTD pillar focuses on information and computing technologies and its relationship with the world. It integrates the traditional disciplines of Computer Science and Information Systems while focusing on computing, systems, and intelligence. https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-istd-brochure.pdf
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 81 | What is Information Systems Technology and Design about?,"ISTD pillar focuses on information and computing technologies and its relationship with the world. It integrates the traditional disciplines of Computer Science and Information Systems while focusing on computing, systems, and intelligence. https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-istd-brochure.pdf
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 82 | What is Information Systems Technology and Design pillar about?,"ISTD pillar focuses on information and computing technologies and its relationship with the world. It integrates the traditional disciplines of Computer Science and Information Systems while focusing on computing, systems, and intelligence. https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-istd-brochure.pdf
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 83 | What is ISTD pillar about?,"ISTD pillar focuses on information and computing technologies and its relationship with the world. It integrates the traditional disciplines of Computer Science and Information Systems while focusing on computing, systems, and intelligence. https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-istd-brochure.pdf
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 84 | What is ISTD about?,"ISTD pillar focuses on information and computing technologies and its relationship with the world. It integrates the traditional disciplines of Computer Science and Information Systems while focusing on computing, systems, and intelligence. https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-istd-brochure.pdf
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 85 | How does Information Systems Technology and Design compare to other pillars?,"ISTD focuses on the design of software and software/hardware products and systems; not only hardware products. ISTD offers knowledge and skill set that is relevant to ALL industries in a modern society. Most ISTD courses are very hands on and have less mathematical content than most ESD courses.
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 86 | How does Information Systems Technology and Design pillar compare to other pillars?,"ISTD focuses on the design of software and software/hardware products and systems; not only hardware products. ISTD offers knowledge and skill set that is relevant to ALL industries in a modern society. Most ISTD courses are very hands on and have less mathematical content than most ESD courses.
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 87 | How does ISTD pillar compare to other pillars?,"ISTD focuses on the design of software and software/hardware products and systems; not only hardware products. ISTD offers knowledge and skill set that is relevant to ALL industries in a modern society. Most ISTD courses are very hands on and have less mathematical content than most ESD courses.
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 88 | How does ISTD compare to other pillars?,"ISTD focuses on the design of software and software/hardware products and systems; not only hardware products. ISTD offers knowledge and skill set that is relevant to ALL industries in a modern society. Most ISTD courses are very hands on and have less mathematical content than most ESD courses.
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 89 | Which focus track of Information Systems Technology and Design has the highest graduate employment rate?,"All ISTD tracks are in demand. Also, the precise demand changes. Currently graduates with a good security and communications background and software design skills are in big demand.
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 90 | Which focus track of Information Systems Technology and Design pillar has the highest graduate employment rate?,"All ISTD tracks are in demand. Also, the precise demand changes. Currently graduates with a good security and communications background and software design skills are in big demand.
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 91 | Which focus track of ISTD pillar has the highest graduate employment rate?,"All ISTD tracks are in demand. Also, the precise demand changes. Currently graduates with a good security and communications background and software design skills are in big demand.
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 92 | Which focus track of ISTD has the highest graduate employment rate?,"All ISTD tracks are in demand. Also, the precise demand changes. Currently graduates with a good security and communications background and software design skills are in big demand.
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 93 | What is the average pay of Information Systems Technology and Design graduates?,"The average and median salary of ISTD graduates is the highest among all pillars, and graduates in computing, at $4400 (2019)
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 94 | What is the average pay of Information Systems Technology and Design pillar graduates?,"The average and median salary of ISTD graduates is the highest among all pillars, and graduates in computing, at $4400 (2019)
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 95 | What is the average pay of ISTD pillar graduates?,"The average and median salary of ISTD graduates is the highest among all pillars, and graduates in computing, at $4400 (2019)
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 96 | What is the average pay of ISTD graduates?,"The average and median salary of ISTD graduates is the highest among all pillars, and graduates in computing, at $4400 (2019)
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 97 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design all about coding?,"ISTD is not all about coding. In ISTD, you learn algorithms, techniques to secure complex systems, methods for reliable data communications, algorithms for machine learning, analysis of algorithms, logic for Artificial Intelligence, and many more. Implementation of any technique that requires computing, does require design of computer programs, and hence coding.
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 98 | Is Information Systems Technology and Design pillar all about coding?,"ISTD is not all about coding. In ISTD, you learn algorithms, techniques to secure complex systems, methods for reliable data communications, algorithms for machine learning, analysis of algorithms, logic for Artificial Intelligence, and many more. Implementation of any technique that requires computing, does require design of computer programs, and hence coding.
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 99 | Is ISTD pillar all about coding?,"ISTD is not all about coding. In ISTD, you learn algorithms, techniques to secure complex systems, methods for reliable data communications, algorithms for machine learning, analysis of algorithms, logic for Artificial Intelligence, and many more. Implementation of any technique that requires computing, does require design of computer programs, and hence coding.
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100 | Is ISTD all about coding?,"ISTD is not all about coding. In ISTD, you learn algorithms, techniques to secure complex systems, methods for reliable data communications, algorithms for machine learning, analysis of algorithms, logic for Artificial Intelligence, and many more. Implementation of any technique that requires computing, does require design of computer programs, and hence coding.
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101 | What is Engineering Systems and Design?,"Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) is one of the academic pillars at SUTD. The focus of ESD is the study of large scale complex systems whose performance and function depend both on their technology and on the socio-economic context within which they operate. https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-esd-brochure.pdf
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102 | What is Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) is one of the academic pillars at SUTD. The focus of ESD is the study of large scale complex systems whose performance and function depend both on their technology and on the socio-economic context within which they operate. https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-esd-brochure.pdf
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103 | What is ESD pillar?,"Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) is one of the academic pillars at SUTD. The focus of ESD is the study of large scale complex systems whose performance and function depend both on their technology and on the socio-economic context within which they operate. https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-esd-brochure.pdf
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104 | What is ESD?,"Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) is one of the academic pillars at SUTD. The focus of ESD is the study of large scale complex systems whose performance and function depend both on their technology and on the socio-economic context within which they operate. https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-esd-brochure.pdf
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105 | How does Engineering Systems and Design differ from the other pillars?,"In general, ESD focuses on the logic that organises and coordinates complex systems. This logic is rooted in modelling, analysing, and optimising the systems toward an efficient, productive, and cost-effective solution.
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106 | How does Engineering Systems and Design pillar differ from the other pillars?,"In general, ESD focuses on the logic that organises and coordinates complex systems. This logic is rooted in modelling, analysing, and optimising the systems toward an efficient, productive, and cost-effective solution.
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107 | How does ESD pillar differ from the other pillars?,"In general, ESD focuses on the logic that organises and coordinates complex systems. This logic is rooted in modelling, analysing, and optimising the systems toward an efficient, productive, and cost-effective solution.
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108 | How does ESD differ from the other pillars?,"In general, ESD focuses on the logic that organises and coordinates complex systems. This logic is rooted in modelling, analysing, and optimising the systems toward an efficient, productive, and cost-effective solution.
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109 | How does Engineering Systems and Design differ from other programmes?,"ESD is most similar to an industrial engineering programme. Industrial engineering (IE) also has a theme of modelling, simulating, and optimising systems. ESD focuses on cultivating the understanding of how these surrounding factors influence the performance of these traditional technical methods and how these two areas can be melded together to yield more robust and efficient solutions.
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110 | How does Engineering Systems and Design pillar differ from other programmes?,"ESD is most similar to an industrial engineering programme. Industrial engineering (IE) also has a theme of modelling, simulating, and optimising systems. ESD focuses on cultivating the understanding of how these surrounding factors influence the performance of these traditional technical methods and how these two areas can be melded together to yield more robust and efficient solutions.
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111 | How does ESD pillar differ from other programmes?,"ESD is most similar to an industrial engineering programme. Industrial engineering (IE) also has a theme of modelling, simulating, and optimising systems. ESD focuses on cultivating the understanding of how these surrounding factors influence the performance of these traditional technical methods and how these two areas can be melded together to yield more robust and efficient solutions.
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112 | How does ESD differ from other programmes?,"ESD is most similar to an industrial engineering programme. Industrial engineering (IE) also has a theme of modelling, simulating, and optimising systems. ESD focuses on cultivating the understanding of how these surrounding factors influence the performance of these traditional technical methods and how these two areas can be melded together to yield more robust and efficient solutions.
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113 | What is the difference between Engineering Systems and Design and Industrial Engineering?,"Industrial Engineering (IE) is a subset of ESD and a student could choose to build a profile similar to that of an IE. ESD is broader because we embrace a wider range of applications and emphasise more economics, public policy and management.
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114 | What is the difference between Engineering Systems and Design pillar and Industrial Engineering?,"Industrial Engineering (IE) is a subset of ESD and a student could choose to build a profile similar to that of an IE. ESD is broader because we embrace a wider range of applications and emphasise more economics, public policy and management.
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115 | What is the difference between ESD pillar and Industrial Engineering?,"Industrial Engineering (IE) is a subset of ESD and a student could choose to build a profile similar to that of an IE. ESD is broader because we embrace a wider range of applications and emphasise more economics, public policy and management.
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116 | What is the difference between ESD and Industrial Engineering?,"Industrial Engineering (IE) is a subset of ESD and a student could choose to build a profile similar to that of an IE. ESD is broader because we embrace a wider range of applications and emphasise more economics, public policy and management.
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117 | How is design incorporated into Engineering Systems and Design?,"ESD gives you the tools to model, analyse, and optimise real-world systems with a goal that our students will design robust infrastructures and design management policies that lead to increased efficiency, production, revenue, and performance in these complex systems. In the pillar years you will engage in course design projects and case studies that facilitate this kind of thinking.
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118 | How is design incorporated into Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"ESD gives you the tools to model, analyse, and optimise real-world systems with a goal that our students will design robust infrastructures and design management policies that lead to increased efficiency, production, revenue, and performance in these complex systems. In the pillar years you will engage in course design projects and case studies that facilitate this kind of thinking.
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119 | How is design incorporated into ESD pillar?,"ESD gives you the tools to model, analyse, and optimise real-world systems with a goal that our students will design robust infrastructures and design management policies that lead to increased efficiency, production, revenue, and performance in these complex systems. In the pillar years you will engage in course design projects and case studies that facilitate this kind of thinking.
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120 | How is design incorporated into ESD?,"ESD gives you the tools to model, analyse, and optimise real-world systems with a goal that our students will design robust infrastructures and design management policies that lead to increased efficiency, production, revenue, and performance in these complex systems. In the pillar years you will engage in course design projects and case studies that facilitate this kind of thinking.
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121 | What specialisations are available within Engineering Systems and Design?,"The ESD programme gives you the opportunity to select 60 credits from elective courses. This flexibility gives you the chance to customise your degree and specialise if you want to. One way to specialise is to follow one of the specific ESD focus tracks.
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122 | What specialisations are available within Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"The ESD programme gives you the opportunity to select 60 credits from elective courses. This flexibility gives you the chance to customise your degree and specialise if you want to. One way to specialise is to follow one of the specific ESD focus tracks.
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123 | What specialisations are available within ESD pillar?,"The ESD programme gives you the opportunity to select 60 credits from elective courses. This flexibility gives you the chance to customise your degree and specialise if you want to. One way to specialise is to follow one of the specific ESD focus tracks.
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124 | What specialisations are available within ESD?,"The ESD programme gives you the opportunity to select 60 credits from elective courses. This flexibility gives you the chance to customise your degree and specialise if you want to. One way to specialise is to follow one of the specific ESD focus tracks.
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125 | Is there a lot of math and programming in Engineering Systems and Design?,"The foundation of the ESD curriculum is operations research, the branch of applied mathematics dealing with decision making and operations analysis. These mathematical techniques are imbedded in a variety of software packages and libraries. You must understand the mathematical principles and develop facility with software and programming to make effective use of these tools and techniques. So, both mathematics and programming are a part of the ESD curriculum.
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126 | Is there a lot of math and programming in Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"The foundation of the ESD curriculum is operations research, the branch of applied mathematics dealing with decision making and operations analysis. These mathematical techniques are imbedded in a variety of software packages and libraries. You must understand the mathematical principles and develop facility with software and programming to make effective use of these tools and techniques. So, both mathematics and programming are a part of the ESD curriculum.
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127 | Is there a lot of math and programming in ESD pillar?,"The foundation of the ESD curriculum is operations research, the branch of applied mathematics dealing with decision making and operations analysis. These mathematical techniques are imbedded in a variety of software packages and libraries. You must understand the mathematical principles and develop facility with software and programming to make effective use of these tools and techniques. So, both mathematics and programming are a part of the ESD curriculum.
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128 | Is there a lot of math and programming in ESD?,"The foundation of the ESD curriculum is operations research, the branch of applied mathematics dealing with decision making and operations analysis. These mathematical techniques are imbedded in a variety of software packages and libraries. You must understand the mathematical principles and develop facility with software and programming to make effective use of these tools and techniques. So, both mathematics and programming are a part of the ESD curriculum.
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129 | What skills can I gain from Engineering Systems and Design?,"Fundamentally, you will graduate with an analytical mindset when dealing with problems of business and operations, supplemented by the SUTD orientation toward design. You will be experienced in working with clients and presenting your technical ideas effectively and persuasively. You will be skilled at transforming data into models and using those models to influence major decisions.
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130 | What skills can I gain from Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"Fundamentally, you will graduate with an analytical mindset when dealing with problems of business and operations, supplemented by the SUTD orientation toward design. You will be experienced in working with clients and presenting your technical ideas effectively and persuasively. You will be skilled at transforming data into models and using those models to influence major decisions.
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131 | What skills can I gain from ESD pillar?,"Fundamentally, you will graduate with an analytical mindset when dealing with problems of business and operations, supplemented by the SUTD orientation toward design. You will be experienced in working with clients and presenting your technical ideas effectively and persuasively. You will be skilled at transforming data into models and using those models to influence major decisions.
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132 | What skills can I gain from ESD?,"Fundamentally, you will graduate with an analytical mindset when dealing with problems of business and operations, supplemented by the SUTD orientation toward design. You will be experienced in working with clients and presenting your technical ideas effectively and persuasively. You will be skilled at transforming data into models and using those models to influence major decisions.
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133 | What kind of people would do well in Engineering Systems and Design?,"Someone who would enjoy listening to and understanding a decision-maker’s problem, identifying quantifiable relationships, using data to estimate these relationships, developing models of dynamic behaviour and decision-making, using mathematical tools to assist in optimizing trade-off decisions, and presenting recommendations to an audience of decision-makers with diverse backgrounds.
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134 | What kind of people would do well in Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"Someone who would enjoy listening to and understanding a decision-maker’s problem, identifying quantifiable relationships, using data to estimate these relationships, developing models of dynamic behaviour and decision-making, using mathematical tools to assist in optimizing trade-off decisions, and presenting recommendations to an audience of decision-makers with diverse backgrounds.
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135 | What kind of people would do well in ESD pillar?,"Someone who would enjoy listening to and understanding a decision-maker’s problem, identifying quantifiable relationships, using data to estimate these relationships, developing models of dynamic behaviour and decision-making, using mathematical tools to assist in optimizing trade-off decisions, and presenting recommendations to an audience of decision-makers with diverse backgrounds.
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136 | What kind of people would do well in ESD?,"Someone who would enjoy listening to and understanding a decision-maker’s problem, identifying quantifiable relationships, using data to estimate these relationships, developing models of dynamic behaviour and decision-making, using mathematical tools to assist in optimizing trade-off decisions, and presenting recommendations to an audience of decision-makers with diverse backgrounds.
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137 | Why should I choose Engineering Systems and Design?,"The ESD pillar is not for everyone. Several of our core classes, such as Probability and Optimization, require a solid foundation in calculus and linear algebra. You must be comfortable with a moderate degree of mathematical abstraction.
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138 | Why should I choose Engineering Systems and Design pillar?,"The ESD pillar is not for everyone. Several of our core classes, such as Probability and Optimization, require a solid foundation in calculus and linear algebra. You must be comfortable with a moderate degree of mathematical abstraction.
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139 | Why should I choose ESD pillar?,"The ESD pillar is not for everyone. Several of our core classes, such as Probability and Optimization, require a solid foundation in calculus and linear algebra. You must be comfortable with a moderate degree of mathematical abstraction.
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140 | Why should I choose ESD?,"The ESD pillar is not for everyone. Several of our core classes, such as Probability and Optimization, require a solid foundation in calculus and linear algebra. You must be comfortable with a moderate degree of mathematical abstraction.
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141 | What are the overseas exchange programmes like for Engineering Systems and Design students?,"ESD students on exchange will be required to take subjects at the partner universities that are equivalent to the two ESD core modules, one elective and one HASS. Where partner universities do not offer subjects equivalent to the two ESD core modules, ESD students can consult the ESD Associate Programme Director (APD) to customise a study plan that can fulfil the ESD graduation criteria.
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142 | What are the overseas exchange programmes like for Engineering Systems and Design pillar students?,"ESD students on exchange will be required to take subjects at the partner universities that are equivalent to the two ESD core modules, one elective and one HASS. Where partner universities do not offer subjects equivalent to the two ESD core modules, ESD students can consult the ESD Associate Programme Director (APD) to customise a study plan that can fulfil the ESD graduation criteria.
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143 | What are the overseas exchange programmes like for ESD pillar students?,"ESD students on exchange will be required to take subjects at the partner universities that are equivalent to the two ESD core modules, one elective and one HASS. Where partner universities do not offer subjects equivalent to the two ESD core modules, ESD students can consult the ESD Associate Programme Director (APD) to customise a study plan that can fulfil the ESD graduation criteria.
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144 | What are the overseas exchange programmes like for ESD students?,"ESD students on exchange will be required to take subjects at the partner universities that are equivalent to the two ESD core modules, one elective and one HASS. Where partner universities do not offer subjects equivalent to the two ESD core modules, ESD students can consult the ESD Associate Programme Director (APD) to customise a study plan that can fulfil the ESD graduation criteria.
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145 | What is the difference between Information Systems Technology and Design and other computer science courses?,"ISTD electives are the same as those in traditional Computer Science programs. It is the integration of ISTD in the engineering environment of SUTD that makes ISTD different from most Computer Science programs.
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146 | What is the difference between Information Systems Technology and Design pillar and other computer science courses?,"ISTD electives are the same as those in traditional Computer Science programs. It is the integration of ISTD in the engineering environment of SUTD that makes ISTD different from most Computer Science programs.
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147 | What is the difference between ISTD pillar and other computer science courses?,"ISTD electives are the same as those in traditional Computer Science programs. It is the integration of ISTD in the engineering environment of SUTD that makes ISTD different from most Computer Science programs.
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148 | What is the difference between ISTD and other computer science courses?,"ISTD electives are the same as those in traditional Computer Science programs. It is the integration of ISTD in the engineering environment of SUTD that makes ISTD different from most Computer Science programs.
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149 | How many students will be enrolled in each cohort for the SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP)?,"Students enrolled in SHARP will form a nice close-knit group, carefully followed by our faculty. As such, we will enrol a maximum of 40 students each year for this programme.
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150 | What are the admission requirements for the SUTD Honours and Research Programme programme?,"We require a student with an inquisitive mind and a certain aptitude for research. We also require 2As at the A-level exam (or equivalent), of which one needs to be in Mathematics while the other one can be in any Science.
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151 | What are the admission requirements for the Honours and Research programme programme?,"We require a student with an inquisitive mind and a certain aptitude for research. We also require 2As at the A-level exam (or equivalent), of which one needs to be in Mathematics while the other one can be in any Science.
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152 | What are the admission requirements for the Honours and Research Program programme?,"We require a student with an inquisitive mind and a certain aptitude for research. We also require 2As at the A-level exam (or equivalent), of which one needs to be in Mathematics while the other one can be in any Science.
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153 | What are the admission requirements for the SHARP programme?,"We require a student with an inquisitive mind and a certain aptitude for research. We also require 2As at the A-level exam (or equivalent), of which one needs to be in Mathematics while the other one can be in any Science.
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154 | What documents do students with international qualifications need to submit to apply for the SUTD Honours and Research Programme programme?,"Students applying with International Qualifications (except IB Diploma) are required to submit one of the following: SAT: A minimum total score of 1,900 (current SAT format), with at least 600 each for both critical reading and writing ACT: A minimum composite score of 29, with at least a 27 each for both reading and writing IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with a reading score of at least 7.0 and a writing score of at least 6.5 TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): A minimum score of 93, with at least a 22 each for both reading and writing TOEFL PBT (paper-based test): A minimum score of 583
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155 | What documents do students with international qualifications need to submit to apply for the Honours and Research programme programme?,"Students applying with International Qualifications (except IB Diploma) are required to submit one of the following: SAT: A minimum total score of 1,900 (current SAT format), with at least 600 each for both critical reading and writing ACT: A minimum composite score of 29, with at least a 27 each for both reading and writing IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with a reading score of at least 7.0 and a writing score of at least 6.5 TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): A minimum score of 93, with at least a 22 each for both reading and writing TOEFL PBT (paper-based test): A minimum score of 583
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156 | What documents do students with international qualifications need to submit to apply for the Honours and Research Program programme?,"Students applying with International Qualifications (except IB Diploma) are required to submit one of the following: SAT: A minimum total score of 1,900 (current SAT format), with at least 600 each for both critical reading and writing ACT: A minimum composite score of 29, with at least a 27 each for both reading and writing IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with a reading score of at least 7.0 and a writing score of at least 6.5 TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): A minimum score of 93, with at least a 22 each for both reading and writing TOEFL PBT (paper-based test): A minimum score of 583
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157 | What documents do students with international qualifications need to submit to apply for the SHARP programme?,"Students applying with International Qualifications (except IB Diploma) are required to submit one of the following: SAT: A minimum total score of 1,900 (current SAT format), with at least 600 each for both critical reading and writing ACT: A minimum composite score of 29, with at least a 27 each for both reading and writing IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with a reading score of at least 7.0 and a writing score of at least 6.5 TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): A minimum score of 93, with at least a 22 each for both reading and writing TOEFL PBT (paper-based test): A minimum score of 583
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158 | How can I apply for the SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP)?,"Right here: https://admission.sutd.edu.sg/psp/CSADM1PRD/APPLICANT/HRMS/?cmd=login
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159 | I am an international student. Can I apply for SUTD Honours and Research Programme?,"International students who are NOT receiving the ASEAN Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship and Design & Engineering (Merit) Scholarship for their studies in SUTD are eligible to be enrolled as SHARP students.
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160 | I am an international student. Can I apply for Honours and Research programme?,"International students who are NOT receiving the ASEAN Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship and Design & Engineering (Merit) Scholarship for their studies in SUTD are eligible to be enrolled as SHARP students.
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161 | I am an international student. Can I apply for Honours and Research Program?,"International students who are NOT receiving the ASEAN Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship and Design & Engineering (Merit) Scholarship for their studies in SUTD are eligible to be enrolled as SHARP students.
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162 | I am an international student. Can I apply for SHARP?,"International students who are NOT receiving the ASEAN Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarship and Design & Engineering (Merit) Scholarship for their studies in SUTD are eligible to be enrolled as SHARP students.
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163 | Will all applicants be interviewed?,"Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
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164 | What is the duration of the SUTD Honours and Research Programme programme?,"The programme duration matches that of the SUTD undergraduate degree, which is of 8 terms over 3.5 years.
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165 | What is the duration of the Honours and Research programme programme?,"The programme duration matches that of the SUTD undergraduate degree, which is of 8 terms over 3.5 years.
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166 | What is the duration of the Honours and Research Program programme?,"The programme duration matches that of the SUTD undergraduate degree, which is of 8 terms over 3.5 years.
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167 | What is the duration of the SHARP programme?,"The programme duration matches that of the SUTD undergraduate degree, which is of 8 terms over 3.5 years.
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168 | I have been accepted into the SUTD Honours and Research Programme and received external scholarship. Can I still enroll?,"You can still enroll in this programme. However, you are not allowed to hold more than one scholarship. You will have to decide which scholarship to accept. Please inform SUTD of your final decision.
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169 | I have been accepted into the Honours and Research programme and received external scholarship. Can I still enroll?,"You can still enroll in this programme. However, you are not allowed to hold more than one scholarship. You will have to decide which scholarship to accept. Please inform SUTD of your final decision.
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170 | I have been accepted into the Honours and Research Program and received external scholarship. Can I still enroll?,"You can still enroll in this programme. However, you are not allowed to hold more than one scholarship. You will have to decide which scholarship to accept. Please inform SUTD of your final decision.
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171 | I have been accepted into the SHARP and received external scholarship. Can I still enroll?,"You can still enroll in this programme. However, you are not allowed to hold more than one scholarship. You will have to decide which scholarship to accept. Please inform SUTD of your final decision.
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172 | What is the internship timeline or period?,"The undergraduate internship spans 16 weeks between May to September each year. The shortlisting and acceptance period will span between February to April. An internship briefing will be conducted between end April and early May for students who have been accepted into internships. https://sutd.edu.sg/Student-Development/Career-Services/Student/Internships
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173 | What is Architecture and Sustainable Design?,"The Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar focuses on a changing reality, and prepares students for the immediate present and future needs of architecture in a digital era, through an innovative curriculum. For more information about ASD, please take a look at the official SUTD ASD brochure: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-asd-brochure.pdf
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174 | What is Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar?,"The Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar focuses on a changing reality, and prepares students for the immediate present and future needs of architecture in a digital era, through an innovative curriculum. For more information about ASD, please take a look at the official SUTD ASD brochure: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-asd-brochure.pdf
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175 | What is ASD pillar?,"The Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar focuses on a changing reality, and prepares students for the immediate present and future needs of architecture in a digital era, through an innovative curriculum. For more information about ASD, please take a look at the official SUTD ASD brochure: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-asd-brochure.pdf
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176 | What is archi?,"The Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar focuses on a changing reality, and prepares students for the immediate present and future needs of architecture in a digital era, through an innovative curriculum. For more information about ASD, please take a look at the official SUTD ASD brochure: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-asd-brochure.pdf
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177 | What is architecture?,"The Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar focuses on a changing reality, and prepares students for the immediate present and future needs of architecture in a digital era, through an innovative curriculum. For more information about ASD, please take a look at the official SUTD ASD brochure: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-asd-brochure.pdf
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178 | What is ASD?,"The Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar focuses on a changing reality, and prepares students for the immediate present and future needs of architecture in a digital era, through an innovative curriculum. For more information about ASD, please take a look at the official SUTD ASD brochure: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/files/2019-asd-brochure.pdf
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179 | Is Architecture and Sustainable Design recognised or accredited?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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180 | Is Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar recognised or accredited?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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181 | Is ASD pillar recognised or accredited?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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182 | Is archi recognised or accredited?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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183 | Is architecture recognised or accredited?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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184 | Is ASD recognised or accredited?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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185 | What are job prospects for Architecture and Sustainable Design?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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186 | What are job prospects for Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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187 | What are job prospects for ASD pillar?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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188 | What are job prospects for archi?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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189 | What are job prospects for architecture?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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190 | What are job prospects for ASD?,"The ASD Pillar is accredited for the Master of Architecture as a professional degree programme by the Singapore Board of Architects. The intent is to equip ASD pillar graduates with the best foundation for practicing architecture nationally and internationally, providing a high level of technical competency and scientific knowledge while being attuned to the business opportunities and cultural contexts that will make their design projects meaningful and sustainable.
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191 | What is STEP?,"The SUTD Technology Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) is aimed at nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders and innovators exhibiting Leadership, Innovation, Venture-mindset, and Engineering (LIVE) values, coupled with a global perspective.
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192 | What is SUTD Honours and Research Programme?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a premier structured research-oriented programme for academically bright students with a highly inquisitive mind, and who aspire to pursue a research-related career later in universities, research labs and high-tech industries. SHARP will nurture you into a research scientist and engineer capable of integrating disciplines to develop cutting edge and trailblazing technologies to transform industries.
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193 | What is Honours and Research programme?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a premier structured research-oriented programme for academically bright students with a highly inquisitive mind, and who aspire to pursue a research-related career later in universities, research labs and high-tech industries. SHARP will nurture you into a research scientist and engineer capable of integrating disciplines to develop cutting edge and trailblazing technologies to transform industries.
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194 | What is Honours and Research Program?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a premier structured research-oriented programme for academically bright students with a highly inquisitive mind, and who aspire to pursue a research-related career later in universities, research labs and high-tech industries. SHARP will nurture you into a research scientist and engineer capable of integrating disciplines to develop cutting edge and trailblazing technologies to transform industries.
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195 | What is SHARP?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a premier structured research-oriented programme for academically bright students with a highly inquisitive mind, and who aspire to pursue a research-related career later in universities, research labs and high-tech industries. SHARP will nurture you into a research scientist and engineer capable of integrating disciplines to develop cutting edge and trailblazing technologies to transform industries.
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196 | What's the SUTD Honours and Research Programme programme about?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a structured research-oriented programme. The programme duration is 8 terms across 3.5 years for B.Eng or B.Sc. Students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies can apply to our PhD or M.Eng (Research) programmes. Students will do Honours Sessions to equip SHARP students with research methodology and to deepen their subject domain knowledge, advanced classes (known as honours sessions) will be offered on top of the regular Freshmore subjects in Terms 1 to 3. They will also undertake research from Terms 4 to 8, you will conduct an undergraduate research project with one or more faculty members, which will lead to an undergraduate thesis in Term 8.
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197 | What's the Honours and Research programme programme about?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a structured research-oriented programme. The programme duration is 8 terms across 3.5 years for B.Eng or B.Sc. Students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies can apply to our PhD or M.Eng (Research) programmes. Students will do Honours Sessions to equip SHARP students with research methodology and to deepen their subject domain knowledge, advanced classes (known as honours sessions) will be offered on top of the regular Freshmore subjects in Terms 1 to 3. They will also undertake research from Terms 4 to 8, you will conduct an undergraduate research project with one or more faculty members, which will lead to an undergraduate thesis in Term 8.
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198 | What's the Honours and Research Program programme about?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a structured research-oriented programme. The programme duration is 8 terms across 3.5 years for B.Eng or B.Sc. Students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies can apply to our PhD or M.Eng (Research) programmes. Students will do Honours Sessions to equip SHARP students with research methodology and to deepen their subject domain knowledge, advanced classes (known as honours sessions) will be offered on top of the regular Freshmore subjects in Terms 1 to 3. They will also undertake research from Terms 4 to 8, you will conduct an undergraduate research project with one or more faculty members, which will lead to an undergraduate thesis in Term 8.
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199 | What's the SHARP programme about?,"The SUTD Honours and Research Programme (SHARP) is a structured research-oriented programme. The programme duration is 8 terms across 3.5 years for B.Eng or B.Sc. Students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies can apply to our PhD or M.Eng (Research) programmes. Students will do Honours Sessions to equip SHARP students with research methodology and to deepen their subject domain knowledge, advanced classes (known as honours sessions) will be offered on top of the regular Freshmore subjects in Terms 1 to 3. They will also undertake research from Terms 4 to 8, you will conduct an undergraduate research project with one or more faculty members, which will lead to an undergraduate thesis in Term 8.
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200 | What is Engineering Product Development?,"The Engineering Product Development pillar aims provide graduates with a deep understanding of the technical fundamentals and with skills and capabilities for leading the development of new products, processes or methodologies.
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201 | What is Engineering Product Development pillar?,"The Engineering Product Development pillar aims provide graduates with a deep understanding of the technical fundamentals and with skills and capabilities for leading the development of new products, processes or methodologies.
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202 | What is EPD pillar?,"The Engineering Product Development pillar aims provide graduates with a deep understanding of the technical fundamentals and with skills and capabilities for leading the development of new products, processes or methodologies.
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203 | What is EPD?,"The Engineering Product Development pillar aims provide graduates with a deep understanding of the technical fundamentals and with skills and capabilities for leading the development of new products, processes or methodologies.
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204 | What is Design and Artificial Intelligence?,"DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence) will focus on the application of AI-driven design across products, systems, services and the built environment, by encompassing technology, human and business with 3Ds (i.e. Design, Digital, Data). Graduates from this programme will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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205 | What is Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar?,"DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence) will focus on the application of AI-driven design across products, systems, services and the built environment, by encompassing technology, human and business with 3Ds (i.e. Design, Digital, Data). Graduates from this programme will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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206 | What is DAI pillar?,"DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence) will focus on the application of AI-driven design across products, systems, services and the built environment, by encompassing technology, human and business with 3Ds (i.e. Design, Digital, Data). Graduates from this programme will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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207 | What is DAI?,"DAI (Design and Artificial Intelligence) will focus on the application of AI-driven design across products, systems, services and the built environment, by encompassing technology, human and business with 3Ds (i.e. Design, Digital, Data). Graduates from this programme will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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208 | Why is SUTD launching the new Design and AI (DAI) degree?,"About 10,000 tech-related jobs are expected to be created in the next 3 years through Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), hence, the new degree programme “Design and Artificial Intelligence” (DAI) aims to create a new breed of technically-grounded designers and innovators who are able to harness the power of AI to enable digital design and innovation in the space of products, systems, services and built environment. SUTD has the unique advantage and strength to set up a multi-disciplinary programme in AI-enabled design innovation since Design is its DNA and it has AI as one of its focused fields of study and research. Our broad-based education provides all students with the technical foundation and ethical awareness in their professional practice as well as the scientific and digital literacy required of all technically-inclined citizens.
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209 | What is the employment demand for Design and Artificial Intelligence degree?,"There is currently an acute shortage of AI talents who can combine technical expertise in design innovation with the skills to apply AI to other disciplines. SUTD is confident that DAI graduates would help close the Design and AI talent gap and contribute to the growth of an economy that is being transformed by AI.
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210 | What is the employment demand for Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar degree?,"There is currently an acute shortage of AI talents who can combine technical expertise in design innovation with the skills to apply AI to other disciplines. SUTD is confident that DAI graduates would help close the Design and AI talent gap and contribute to the growth of an economy that is being transformed by AI.
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211 | What is the employment demand for DAI pillar degree?,"There is currently an acute shortage of AI talents who can combine technical expertise in design innovation with the skills to apply AI to other disciplines. SUTD is confident that DAI graduates would help close the Design and AI talent gap and contribute to the growth of an economy that is being transformed by AI.
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212 | What is the employment demand for DAI degree?,"There is currently an acute shortage of AI talents who can combine technical expertise in design innovation with the skills to apply AI to other disciplines. SUTD is confident that DAI graduates would help close the Design and AI talent gap and contribute to the growth of an economy that is being transformed by AI.
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213 | What are DAI's differences from Information Systems Technology and Design AI track?,"Design and AI equips students with knowledge of application of AI algorithms and software to be implemented into products, systems or services, whereas, ISTD/ISTD AI track equips students with knowledge on how to create/programme better/cleverer AI algorithms.
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214 | What are DAI's differences from Information Systems Technology and Design pillar AI track?,"Design and AI equips students with knowledge of application of AI algorithms and software to be implemented into products, systems or services, whereas, ISTD/ISTD AI track equips students with knowledge on how to create/programme better/cleverer AI algorithms.
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215 | What are DAI's differences from ISTD pillar AI track?,"Design and AI equips students with knowledge of application of AI algorithms and software to be implemented into products, systems or services, whereas, ISTD/ISTD AI track equips students with knowledge on how to create/programme better/cleverer AI algorithms.
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216 | What are DAI's differences from ISTD AI track?,"Design and AI equips students with knowledge of application of AI algorithms and software to be implemented into products, systems or services, whereas, ISTD/ISTD AI track equips students with knowledge on how to create/programme better/cleverer AI algorithms.
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217 | What are Design and Artificial Intelligence differences vs Parametric Design in Architecture?,"Parametric design is a tool specifically for architectural and geometric design; the DAI course is more widely scoped across multiple domains to allow for graduates to be ready to apply AI creatively to problems in multiple industries.
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218 | What are Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar differences vs Parametric Design in Architecture?,"Parametric design is a tool specifically for architectural and geometric design; the DAI course is more widely scoped across multiple domains to allow for graduates to be ready to apply AI creatively to problems in multiple industries.
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219 | What are DAI pillar differences vs Parametric Design in Architecture?,"Parametric design is a tool specifically for architectural and geometric design; the DAI course is more widely scoped across multiple domains to allow for graduates to be ready to apply AI creatively to problems in multiple industries.
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220 | What are DAI differences vs Parametric Design in Architecture?,"Parametric design is a tool specifically for architectural and geometric design; the DAI course is more widely scoped across multiple domains to allow for graduates to be ready to apply AI creatively to problems in multiple industries.
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221 | What are the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for Design and Artificial Intelligence?,"These are similar to the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for the other degree programmes. However, it should be noted that only internships in the second summer are counted for DAI.
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222 | What are the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar?,"These are similar to the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for the other degree programmes. However, it should be noted that only internships in the second summer are counted for DAI.
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223 | What are the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for DAI pillar?,"These are similar to the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for the other degree programmes. However, it should be noted that only internships in the second summer are counted for DAI.
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224 | What are the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for DAI?,"These are similar to the exchange experiences and internship opportunities for the other degree programmes. However, it should be noted that only internships in the second summer are counted for DAI.
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225 | Are students equally eligible for all the scholarship and exchange opportunities?,"Yes, all students equally eligible for all the scholarship and exchange opportunities based on merit.
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226 | How do I get into Design and Artificial Intelligence,"Just apply as per usual. You will be allowed to indicate your choice of DAI during your Freshmore terms.
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227 | How do I get into Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar,"Just apply as per usual. You will be allowed to indicate your choice of DAI during your Freshmore terms.
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228 | How do I get into DAI pillar,"Just apply as per usual. You will be allowed to indicate your choice of DAI during your Freshmore terms.
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229 | How do I get into DAI,"Just apply as per usual. You will be allowed to indicate your choice of DAI during your Freshmore terms.
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230 | Can students taking Design and Artificial Intelligence also take on a minor?,"Yes, students taking DAI are able to choose from a restricted list of minors, e.g. Digital Humanities, Engineering Systems and Information Systems minors.
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231 | Can students taking Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar also take on a minor?,"Yes, students taking DAI are able to choose from a restricted list of minors, e.g. Digital Humanities, Engineering Systems and Information Systems minors.
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232 | Can students taking DAI pillar also take on a minor?,"Yes, students taking DAI are able to choose from a restricted list of minors, e.g. Digital Humanities, Engineering Systems and Information Systems minors.
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233 | Can students taking DAI also take on a minor?,"Yes, students taking DAI are able to choose from a restricted list of minors, e.g. Digital Humanities, Engineering Systems and Information Systems minors.
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234 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, SUTD Honours and Research Programme, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up DAI?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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235 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, Honours and Research programme, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up DAI?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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236 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, Honours and Research Program, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up DAI?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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237 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, SHARP, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up Design and Artificial Intelligence?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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238 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, SHARP, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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239 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, SHARP, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up DAI pillar?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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240 | "Can students in Special Programmes, i.e. STEP, SHARP, SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track take up DAI?","Yes, students in the Special Programmes are free to choose DAI as their major.
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241 | What type of design will be taught for the Design and Artificial Intelligence programme?,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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242 | What type of design will be taught for the Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar programme?,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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243 | What type of design will be taught for the DAI pillar programme?,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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244 | What type of design will be taught for the DAI programme?,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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245 | Design in Design and Artificial Intelligence,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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246 | Design in Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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247 | Design in DAI pillar,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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248 | Design in DAI,"Design thinking, design innovation, human-centric design, UIUX, product, systems, built environment, data-driven design.
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249 | Are there existing or upcoming similar AI degree programmes in other public universities?,"Most programmes either focus on developing “better AI”, or “better designs”. DAI however, focuses on “better design using AI”. To our knowledge, there are no other similar programmes integrating design and AI at the undergraduate level.
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250 | Will students do a common Freshmore curriculum before choosing their major or degree programme?,"Yes, students do a common Freshmore curriculum before choosing their major or degree programme.
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251 | Who are the faculty involved in this new Design and Artificial Intelligence programme?,"The DAI draws on our faculty expertise across our existing pillars and clusters, including in fields such as artificial and augmented intelligence, computation, sustainable design science, architectural information management, design theory, ethics, etc.
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252 | Who are the faculty involved in this new Design and Artificial Intelligence pillar programme?,"The DAI draws on our faculty expertise across our existing pillars and clusters, including in fields such as artificial and augmented intelligence, computation, sustainable design science, architectural information management, design theory, ethics, etc.
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253 | Who are the faculty involved in this new DAI pillar programme?,"The DAI draws on our faculty expertise across our existing pillars and clusters, including in fields such as artificial and augmented intelligence, computation, sustainable design science, architectural information management, design theory, ethics, etc.
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254 | Who are the faculty involved in this new DAI programme?,"The DAI draws on our faculty expertise across our existing pillars and clusters, including in fields such as artificial and augmented intelligence, computation, sustainable design science, architectural information management, design theory, ethics, etc.
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255 | What is the duke-nus special track?,"The SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track nurtures future clinicians with a foundation in engineering or architecture who can think creatively and work across disciplines. https://www.sutd.edu.sg/sutd-duke-nus
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256 | Is there a medical degree?,"The SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track nurtures future clinicians with a foundation in engineering or architecture who can think creatively and work across disciplines. https://www.sutd.edu.sg/sutd-duke-nus
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257 | How do I apply for the Duke-NUS special track?,"All applications are centrally managed by SUTD. Simply indicate your interest to apply for the SUTD-Duke-NUS Special Track in the online application and submit a personal statement. https://sutd.edu.sg/apply
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258 | Who should apply for Duke-NUS special track?,"We are inviting high-achieving Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who have a strong interest in both treating patients and harnessing technological advancements across disciplines to bring about medical innovations.
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259 | Can those serving national service apply?,"NSF can apply and places will be reserved for successful applicants who have accepted the offer.
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260 | Can NSF apply?,"NSF can apply and places will be reserved for successful applicants who have accepted the offer.
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261 | What research opportunities are there?,"All students can participate in UROPs (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme). UROP helps to foster a spirit of learning and inquiry among our undergraduates, by engaging faculty and students on cutting edge and innovative research projects.
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262 | Information Systems Technology and Design research opportunities,"You can find out more about ISTD research at: https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/research/research-areas/
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263 | Information Systems Technology and Design pillar research opportunities,"You can find out more about ISTD research at: https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/research/research-areas/
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264 | ISTD pillar research opportunities,"You can find out more about ISTD research at: https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/research/research-areas/
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265 | ISTD research opportunities,"You can find out more about ISTD research at: https://istd.sutd.edu.sg/research/research-areas/
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266 | Engineering Systems and Design research opportunities,"You can find out more about ESD research at: https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
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267 | Engineering Systems and Design pillar research opportunities,"You can find out more about ESD research at: https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
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268 | ESD pillar research opportunities,"You can find out more about ESD research at: https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
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269 | ESD research opportunities,"You can find out more about ESD research at: https://esd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
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270 | Architecture and Sustainable Design research opportunities,"You can find out more about ASD research at: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/architectural-intelligence/research-groups/
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271 | Architecture and Sustainable Design Pillar research opportunities,"You can find out more about ASD research at: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/architectural-intelligence/research-groups/
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272 | ASD pillar research opportunities,"You can find out more about ASD research at: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/architectural-intelligence/research-groups/
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273 | archi research opportunities,"You can find out more about ASD research at: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/architectural-intelligence/research-groups/
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274 | architecture research opportunities,"You can find out more about ASD research at: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/architectural-intelligence/research-groups/
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275 | ASD research opportunities,"You can find out more about ASD research at: https://asd.sutd.edu.sg/architectural-intelligence/research-groups/
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276 | Engineering Product Development research opportunities,You can find out more about EPD research at: https://epd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
277 | Engineering Product Development pillar research opportunities,You can find out more about EPD research at: https://epd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
278 | EPD pillar research opportunities,You can find out more about EPD research at: https://epd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
279 | EPD research opportunities,You can find out more about EPD research at: https://epd.sutd.edu.sg/research/projects/
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