IN BRIEF | 2 min read

• The inaugural cohort of the College of Humanities and Sciences share their expectations of university, ambitions, as well as thoughts on HSH1000 “The Human Condition”, an interdisciplinary module that exposes students on topics related to the ethos of being human under the College’s Common Curriculum.

Psychology student Goh Xin Ni is thrilled to be part of the College since her interests lie in both the Humanities and Sciences. She finds learning about the views of the various philosophers read and studied in "The Human Condition" most enjoyable. She also appreciates the tutorial discussions and activities during class.

Political Science undergraduate Bebin Joseph says: “[The module] is quite fascinating, to be honest. The discussion on morality in Omelas is something that people are interested in. The challenge is in trying to understand what Gandhi and Gilgamesh are driving at, but this has opened up my perspectives. Growing up, I have encountered stories of the freedom fighters, and what I have learned in class helped me to think critically about these issues.”

Beyond the curriculum, Joseph is interested in understanding the interactions between people, as well as their culture and religion. He aims to undertake new experiences during his time in university.

Zheng Jingyi, another Political Science student, is keen to dive into a deeper comprehension of China’s culture, politics and history, and plans to do a second major in Chinese Studies. Specifically, she aims to study comparative politics with a focus on the country.

Jingyi finds “The Human Condition” module challenging but “the blog posts and hints are useful in helping me understand the topic better,” she tells us.

Tune in below to hear from the three students about their College of Humanities and Sciences experience so far.