by Derek Rodriguez / Illustrations by Vivian Lim
3. INVITE YOUR HALLMATES FOR LUNCH
Long-lasting friendships often begin with informal meal invitations, especially in a food haven with more than 150 F&B outlets like NTU. After all, nothing brings people together like food does.
4. HIT THE GYM
Buddy up and break a sweat at the fully equipped gyms at North Hill or The Wave, or at Yunnan Garden’s fitness corner. With conversation topics like exercise techniques and health goals, you’ll never run out of things to talk about.
5. SHOP AT THE UNMANNED CHEERS
Need an activity to break the ice? Stocking up on snacks for study sessions works a treat.
6. HOST A GAMES NIGHT
Gather your hallmates for a crazy evening of pizza and board games. Who knows, it might become a regular event.
7. TEAM UP AT CAMPUS EVENTS
From TED talks to hall dance competitions, there’s always an event to attend with new pals. Here’s a tip: Tee off friendships and varsity life with NTU T-shirts and other goodies at HEY! roadshows. Get creative with augmented reality using the HEY! AR app and take home a sure-win prize!
8. GO ROBOT SPOTTING AT THE NORTH SPINE
They are among us! But don’t be a paranoid android; they’re here to help. Be the first among your new-found friends to spot an NTU robot on campus.
9. ASK FOR HELP
Can’t find the solution to a question? NTU’s flipped classrooms make it easy to turn to your course mates for help. Remember to return the favour.
This story was published in the Jun-Aug 2022 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.
