National University of Singapore | STUDY ABROAD GUIDE

[@smile-qn1tq]

I’m watching this video because I’m interested to know a foreigner’s perception of NUS, but what stood out to me was that Blacks face such discrimination... I’m Singaporean Chinese and usually, I don’t worry about being Chinese in X country, or what treatment I might get... Really makes me reflect on my privilege. Still, I’m so glad you had a positive experience here :-)

[@neomiwashington8309]

This was rlly helpful tbh. Sometimes i would wanna go somewhere as a black girl and realize by watching videos that its not the best 🙃

[@reginalmuonaka2297]

So natural

[@fauna1974]

dont let racism decide your life. Travel and experience girl! The world is way to beautiful for that!!

[@neomiwashington8309]

@@fauna1974 thanks! i didn’t realize it was that easy!!! 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@neomiwashington8309]

whoever liked this comment, just know I was being sarcastic

[@shah00le]

@@neomiwashington8309 i agree with her enjoy your life sis, yes there is racism everywhere but at least other countries won't kill you for simply being black, in comparison to the US.

[@abigailr.7487]

Welcome back queen I’m currently traveling abroad in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia your videos have been so helpful 💙💙💙i was a little lonely at first but found other POC and when I went out to dinner this little girl pointed at me & SCREAMED😭😭like sis what is you doing

[@gladysadarkwah]

Aww thank you! And girl i had the same thing happen to me on a train in China with this little boy!

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

Having friends from other cultures makes me more creative. In fresh ways about space and how people create their own world and environment. It is best way to connect between creative thinking and cross-cultural relationships😘🤗😁

[@Gracie-xn6xv]

7:15 I really hope more Black Americans can visit Africa one day. You are NOT the minority here, we have developed countries too and you will enjoy not sticking out for once in your life. It would be therapeutic for a lot of you guys haha

[@yodad723]

She is an African or Caribbean immigrant from America or her family is. I can tell by her features that she's not a Black American. Every Black person with an American accent isn't a Black American.

[@prettydamsel9237]

@@yodad723 lol which features🤣🤣

[@yodad723]

@@prettydamsel9237 What is your ethnicity? If you're not familiar with the difference between Black Americans and General Africans then you probably won't know but the combination of the darker shade of brown,slanted eye size, her nose size and her resting facial expression would let me know she most likely not a Black American just by looking at her. I can also hear parts of an African accent slip out most likely from West, Central or even East Africa(Sudan) where her features most likely come from and her last name is "darkwah" which isn't a Black American last name.

[@kamaajack]

Its been a while. Good to have you back

[@LifeWithGladys]

Good to be back!

[@AnNguyen-js1uw]

Hi! I seriously love all of your travel videos. It’s such an inspiration and encouragement for people to broaden their circle to be more open! I am currently on the process of applying to Singapore. If you don’t mind, I was just wondering if you can share what classes you took? I am on NUS mods and it’s extremely helpful but it’s so stressful to find classes! Thank you! Xo

[@LifeWithGladys]

Hi, thank you so much! I took theatre and experience (or something along that line), the international relations of Sub-Saharan Africa, Representations of Singapore & Government and Politics of Singapore. Hope that helps!

[@SofiaAmarosophiemaro]

I love your confidence!

[@LifeWithGladys]

Thank you!

[@jwkoreatv]

Great to listen to you talking about your life in Singapore. Thanks for sharing this video.😍

[@SaiSayss-v9o]

Thanks so much for this vid ! If I get into my choice university (university of Liverpool) to do law with a year abroad, one of the countries I’m interested in going to is Singapore. You answered all my questions, especially about being black in Singapore and I feel much better now ! Wishing you all the best in the future (:

[@LifeWithGladys]

I am glad I could be of help! Good luck :)

[@HM-kf2od]

Singapore is extremely diverse and multicultural and English is one of the official languages you’ll fit right in!

[@tiaikea5404]

Omg same!

[@rui5038]

Hey girl I just subscribed :) from singapore 😊💕 hope we can stay connected! Love your perspective on studying abroad! I'm studying in the uk but due to to covid I had to return!

[@nicholaus3248]

Wow, I'm in my second semester here at Georgetown. I just clicked on the video without realizing you're also a student here. I'm planning on going to Barcelona this summer, but I really want to spend a full semester abroad and Singapore is at the top of my list.

[@user-rh6jx6xj8e]

why would you want to come here?

[@seals._]

I’m never enjoying my secondary school, they got me fucked up

[@kiddkeo777yt_xx9]

Hello! Is it difficult to apply and be accepted on a Singapore university as an international student? I’m trying to find information, but most people are exchange students:(( thank you.

[@virgoinfilm]

Same question here!! ^

[@Anthony-nk3rw]

Sameee

[@joefriesenpai3457]

Still waiting hahaha

[@SonOfMajor]

Hello maam can you work in Singapore as an intentional student with a student visa here in china you cant work

[@tobe4real]

This was such a great video, I am going this year! Thank you :)

[@jadewu7097]

Sorry for Chinese taking photos of you, say sorry for them. But I really can imagine the situation my father and grandpa generations will do that, they cannot treat foreigners as usual(no matter the color). But please believe it will change. Anyway, welcome to China again if you still want to! I am applying for NUS master for 2021. Thank you for your information. Really like your video! (Actually this is my first time to see a video expressing genuine words about "color" from heart)

[@rika212]

While you were in Singapore, was there a salon that did black hair?

[@ciaranmckenzie1595]

I’m going to move to Singapore in 4 months! Yay! But in two weeks I’m going into a heart surgery, so can someone @ me back here?

[@ngoziflorence8426]

Hello! Hope you're doing well dear

[@heavenweldeslasie239]

Thanks for a fun video it was really helpful:)). But i was wondering did you travel alone to all the nearby countries you mentioned in the video? If so, what was your experience?

[@graciareyes7824]

I haven't gone to china but i do know that some people want pictures just because you look different, it also happens to white people. And i do know that in India happens as well.

[@RuthUmar-gz6qm]

Does NUS accept Jambs

[@mi_sou]

Hello ! I am applying this year for NUS , and can you pllllz tell me how can i get a scholarship , and is the MD programme taught in english ?

[@markiscouch6729]

Great content!

[@jminor318]

Thank You!!

[@Gatran69]

Let me hit this subscription real quick, your channel look really interesting and fun to watch. Beautiful❤💯

[@rolie6527]

Thank you sm for making this- I’m going to NUS next semester! How did you find the Black/African WhatsApp group & which church did you go to? Tysm! ❤️

[@LifeWithGladys]

Hi! & a friend I made who was already apart of the groups added me. And i attended kingdom city!! I highly recommend

[@rolie6527]

@@LifeWithGladys hi Gladys, I sent you a DM on ig- I’m getting closer to my exchange & have soooo many questions!! Thank you for making this video 💕

[@rolie6527]

Omg I forgot to ask!! What did you do with your hair cor the whole semester? 😭x

[@LifeWithGladys]

I wore wigs and then my natural hair (I def Brought my own products) I would recommend coming in with braids so that It can last you a month or so

[@Anthony-nk3rw]

Can someone help me to apply for NUS , I’m in 12th grade this coming school year tho I want to be prepared about going college in sg

[@rhearandom338]

im in the same situation(incoming grade12) XD im excited to apply haha, the NUS admission website has a step by step process for it for all nationalities so you won't have much problem. and if you have any questions, you can email the admission office of nus which is found in their contact page or find your question in the FAQ section :) hope this helped!

[@Anthony-nk3rw]

RheaRandom33 thank youuuuu wish me luck 💖

[@rhearandom338]

@@Anthony-nk3rw np! good luck!!! wish me luck too XD it seems we r both gonna apply for the same year wohooooo

[@rhearandom338]

@@LaylaaaRsh haha i hope i do though!!

[@mi_sou]

I guess i m also applying in the same year as you , but i wanna know if yoh guys have any ideas about the language in wich MD programme is taught ?

[@keirapascual5425]

Are you there to work after? Would it be hard for a foreign to find a Jobe after.

[@leongahfong4385]

Yes, it's extremely hard for a foreigner to find a _Jobe_ after.

[@gymnasticslove2234]

How did you pay for your study abroad trips??

[@LifeWithGladys]

gymnasticslove2234 I saved up for it and applied to scholarships as well! Also Georgetown financial aid helped a lot which will differ by school

[@mi_sou]

@@LifeWithGladys can i ask you ,how does the scholarship cover ?

[@barbraabari]

LifeWithGladys how did you get scholarship?

[@barbraabari]

Hey!! Nice piece. I’ll like to know how you applied

[@Osato_June]

Ok but I'm thinking of studying in Singapore with the thought of working there after studying can foreigers work there easily 😅

[@mohammedmahfuzahmed]

Can you please tell me the process of admission for master's in Civil Engineering......what's the required test and IELTS number lastly scholarship in nus

[@linamina3746]

Hello girl

[@Salem-no8hc]

Americans have an obsession with colour of skin fr. It’s not that deep bro. Never understood how you guys are so obsessed with it

[@leongahfong4385]

Americans are not really white. "White" Americans have non-white DNA in them. They may be 70% white or 80% white or even 90% white, but they still have sub-Saharan or Native American or Mexican blood in them. No "white" American is 100% white, unlike European whites or Australian whites. That is why *"Americans have an obsession with colour of skin".* It's cause they are uncomfortable with the fact that they are not truly what they say they are.

[@Salem-no8hc]

@@leongahfong4385 ngl my nigga most of them don’t know this. They just have an obsession of skin colour I don’t even see in back home in Africa

[@leongahfong4385]

@@Salem-no8hc Correct. Europeans don't have an uncontrollable obsession with skin color because they know that they are truly white. You don't have inferiority issues if you are confident about who you are and what your background is. But if you are a "white" American, you know deep down inside that you are not fully of European stock and that one or more of your ancestors were almost certainly non-white. American "whites" are not and never were fully white, any more than American blacks are 100% black. They are all very, very mixed. I think the blacks know and accept this, but "white" Americans have a very difficult time acknowledging this. We Chinese are a very pure breed because in East Asia, there is near-zero mixing. We are very homogenous and therefore we don't have mental issues about our racial background.

[@Salem-no8hc]

@@leongahfong4385 some of what you said was true and others were just insane

[@hueyfreeman8865]

That’s because America was built off of racism you buffoon