Traveling to Singapore | NUS Hostel Room Tour | PhD Vlog - 1

I got accepted to the Ph.D. Physics program at the National University of Singapore last year and have been planning for this trip ever since. Finally, on 5th January 2023, I took a flight from Delhi, India to Singapore, via Chennai, and am excited to share this journey and my thoughts about it with you all! It has so far been my greatest life adventure with a lot of overwhelming, nerve-wracking, exciting, and slightly scary moments, and I hope to continue sharing it with you in future Ph.D. vlogs!
Thanks for watching!
Video Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 0:36
Delhi to Singapore: 0:37 - 4:20
Setup and Room Tour: 4:22 - 11:19
March Updates: 11:26 - 15:34
Outro: 15:37 - 15:57

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

This video is a bit too long, but I hope you all can watch it to the end, even if it is at 2x lol. Let me know if you have any specific video requests!

[@Pragyan-mj7yb]

Video about all the classes you are taking, food, how you are preparing your course topics, resources and all that stuff.

[@sangitamajumdar4701]

Hey Shubham!!...Can I get your email-id please? It would be really helpful if you can help me with some info about NUS as I am planning to join there for a postdoc position.

[@rajeevkamal1610]

what is PhD,what do you do each day, how much are you able to save from your stipend?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

@@sangitamajumdar4701 [e-mail]

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

@@Pragyan-mj7yb will try to cover this in a future video!

[@jedidiahanarfi]

Much powerful! For the love of physics!

[@ishaangulati9142]

beautiful😍😍

[@anant_singh]

It is great to see you finally here. was following you since your sem3 updates, and we feel connected to the journey. I'll be applying for PhD this Dec. 2023 and hope it works out! Also, since I did my first research internship in grav waves as well (using MCMC methods), I wont mind if you could go into a bit detail as to how was your path into choosing this as your PhD topic and sharing about this field a little with the audience. Mainly, we can have a video of how your research interest evolved, what all internships, work experience, society, etc. you did which may help many of us in our journey as well Also, I just saw NUS is an anagram to SNU.

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Great suggestion! Would be an interesting video for sure, let me think about it. Thank you for watching the vlog as well 😄❤️

[@vetron3363]

Congratulations shubham Good luck to all your future endeavours Cheers

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Thank you ❤️ Hope you are doing okay too !

[@jedidiahanarfi]

Congratulations brother!

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Thank you my friend 🙏❤️

[@jedidiahanarfi]

@@ShubhamKejriwal It's my pleasure, bro. I'm much inspired from your videos. From when you talked of when people were ill speaking of you studying physics, and all. But you eventually became triumphant, and all those nay sayers are proven futile! Keep up the great work, bro!

[@achalvinod7097]

Nice video bro! Don't worry you'll adapt by and by. Fun question: wooden flooring par poocha lagaya? XD

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

😂😂 Yes bro, wooden ho yaa tile, jab takk dettol ki khushbu na aajaaye mann nahi bharta 😂

[@achalvinod7097]

@@ShubhamKejriwal sahi baat hai XD

[@akankshaarawat]

Hey Shubham congratulations on your achievements so far, just discovered your channel while I was looking for GRE prep videos, and I want to say thank you for putting up all the informational stuff. I understand that you must be busy with your PhD work, I just want to know if you ever applied for SINGA scholarship or know anyone who has.

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

I am an NUS Research Scholarship holder, SINGA is relatively more competitive. Some of my friends are SINGA scholars, but are mostly associated with the astar experimental labs, and not with NUS directly.

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

I hope the vlogs keep coming! Go on dates, get a gf, don't be lonely ☺️

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

😂👍

[@bishaldr.gaming4873]

Hello sir.. I watch the full content of this video you made. It was very informative as I'm targeting NUS for my PhD. You mentioned that you are there for your PhD in gravitational waves. Sir i want to know about the in-campus accommodation. I guess you mentioned PGP hostel. Generally for graduate students, getting a hostel is not easy, like according to some video vlogs, the students have to enroll in clubs and gather points so that they can get in-campus accommodation. I want to know like is this the same for PhD students as well, like getting points to get a room! I'm searching for this information but I don't even have a clue😅. I hope that you can help me by taking out time from your busy schedule. Thank you so much for this video.

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

As a Ph.D. student, you get a priority in accommodation. That doesnt mean every Ph.D. student gets on campus accommodation, some have to find it outside, but a lot of Ph.D.s do get alotted a hostel room, either in PGP or UTown. As a Ph.D., you dont have to participate in club activities to get a room, that system is mostly for undergrads. Do note however that even as a PhD, you get accommodation in campus for a maximum of 4 sems, after which you have to find accommodation outside.

[@bishaldr.gaming4873]

@@ShubhamKejriwal Thank you so much sir for this valuable information. I exactly wanted to know this points. I hope that I can met you there at NUS and thank you😊. Once again, thank you so much.

[@RishiKumar-zv3lc]

Amazing video. I hope that the videos will keep coming. And, do try to make friends bro! That'll be really good.

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Thanks Rishi ❤️ means a lot that you watched the whole thing :) and yes, making some great friends along the way!

[@riyasingha2049]

kindly make a video on food at hostel and cost of living in hostel accomodation and food

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

there are two 'hostels' i.e. university accommodations for Graduate Students: PGPR and UTown. Both have canteens and restaurants in their vicinity, however vegetarian food, especially Indian vegetarian food (something I know and love) is hard to come by. There are still some options in and around campus but of course they are not the cheapest. You'll probably end up making your own food if being a vegetarian is a strict limitation, otherwise the sky is the limit! As per cost of living, refer to this: nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/hostel-admission/graduate/hostel-rates Click on the pdf with 'MOE-subsidised graduate program' if you expect a graduate fellowship, otherwise click on the other option. Hope this helps.

[@withyouforever2859]

Hi bro.. congratulations 🎉 Can you make a video about the scholarship that are available for PhD in NUS? Thank you

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Most international Ph.D. students affiliated with NUS get the NUS Research Scholarship (NUSRS) worth 2700 SGD or the SINGA scholarship worth 2700 SGD + Settlement allowance. You may also be granted a scholarship from your department, specially in Medicine or Comp. Sci., or from your lab in case of astar scholarships, which may be variable. You can checkout the scholarships here: nusgs.nus.edu.sg/scholarships/

[@BinhNguyen-lf1ce]

Hi bro. Could I ask where can I find accommodation online prior to moving to Singapore? Thank you. Best wishes.

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Hey, yes, there are a lot of online resources available for this. You can checkout apps like propertyguru or 99.co for some good deals. Facebook marketplace might also be helpful. General advise is to stay away from Carousel though. All the best!

[@isabelvelasco8827]

I have a question. I applied for the NUS research scholarship; if I get it, should I pay for weekly accommodation, or does this scholarship cover this expense?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

You have to pay for everything except tuition fees :)

[@sanskartewatia4320]

Editing cooler than your Samsung!

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

All shots are from my Samsung only 👀

[@sanskartewatia4320]

@@ShubhamKejriwal if only you had the superior brand

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

​@@sanskartewatia4320 yeah, i also think that I shouldve waited for the Pixel 7 Pro

[@sailfromsurigao]

Hi, do you have an idea if a dependent wife can come with the PhD student in Singapore?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Hi, yes, I think spouses are allowed. There are married apartments available and anyone with a spouse can only apply for married apartment arrangement. As far as the visa requirements for a spouse goes, im not too certain, you will need to talk to the immigration checkpoint authority of singapore and NUS graduate office directly

[@mswallch]

Where did you complete your MSc studies?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

I did a four years bachelors so directly went for phd after that :D

[@dhruvsharma5035]

Hello I am also coming to NUS for training in few days can you help me out or can guide me bit

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Hi, what kind of guidance do you need? Please post a question so I can help you better!

[@shruti4877]

Next vlog daldo abb too😭🙇

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

😅 soon

[@gs_car.spotter]

Bro did u face any racism in Singapore Please tell me

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

There's a little bit of xenophobia everywhere. That being said, my experience in Singapore so far has mostly been good :)

[@sundarlarka]

Bhaiya kitna costly hoga apka PhD in Singapore 🙂

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Only major spendings are flight tickets, and first month settlement/living expenses. You also have to pay for your acoommodation in advance. A total of about 2 lakhs rupees (very conservative estimate). From the second month onwards you are on a monthly stipend which is more than enough to cover rent and daily expenses, so virtually no cost. :)

[@sundarlarka]

@@ShubhamKejriwal hmm..got it. Thanks

[@Pragyan-mj7yb]

What is the amount of money that you have to pay on your own before receiving scholarship?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

Typically 1st month's expenses, including the hostel fees and living costs, along with flight tickets, visa, etc. Your first month's stipend gets credited along with the second month stipend later, so it technically gets covered.

[@Pragyan-mj7yb]

@@ShubhamKejriwal okay...but how much is it?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

@@Pragyan-mj7yb sorry for the late reply. Let's say under 2 lakh rupees.

[@riddhikejriwal3906]

Hello? You have an amazing sister for every time you feel lonely❤️😂 Also... Would you now change your mind about buying me flight tickets to Singapore?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

🥺❤️ but no

[@riddhikejriwal3906]

@@ShubhamKejriwal kanjoos 😑

[@stupid_people408]

Hlo bhaiya meri jee main mein 83 percentile h kya mujhe clg mein koi achi branch mil sakti h ?

[@ShubhamKejriwal]

No idea bro, depends on college, possible in private