Communication student Ashley Thor depicts the OneNTU Core Values in these characters she conceptualised that HEY! helped turn into lively toons. See yourself in any – or all – of them?
NTU newbies get their first introduction to NTU’s core values – Integrity, Care, Respect, Impact, Service and Partnership – at the Freshmen Welcome Ceremony. But what do these values really mean to the average student? Here’s my take as an undergraduate.
INTEGRITY
At first glance, Integrity looks like your typical teacher’s pet. But behind that uptight
demeanour is someone who’s just looking out for its friends. Integrity believes that by
maintaining the highest ethical standards, we can build a trusted and reliable community.
PARTNERSHIP
A builder at heart, Partnership is always looking for fun ways to create – and what better way to do that than with friends, old and new? Partnership values collaboration and teamwork, believing the best outcomes stem from bringing together different perspectives and talents.
IMPACT
Impact believes the world is its oyster. Curious and agile, Impact is a pioneer, always finding ways to leave its mark on the world. Its passion for learning is what keeps it motivated to try new things and overcome every challenge.
RESPECT
Respect is wise and mature – someone you can always go to for good advice. The “oldest sibling” of the group, Respect aims to create an inclusive space for all, ensuring no one is left behind. Respect has no tolerance for discrimination, and upholds the belief that diversity enables us to achieve more.
CARE
Those who have come across Care will say it has a heart of gold – you can trust Care to be ready with a hug whenever you need one. Committed to the welfare of the community and Earth, Care practises empathy and compassion towards all. By spreading love through acts of kindness, Care makes the world a happier place.
SERVICE
“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Guided by its sense of purpose, Service strives to be a positive force of change in the world. Service believes doing a little to help serve the needs of those around us can go a long way.
Click this graphic to get into the groove of NTU’s core values with Ashley’s curated Spotify playlist
HEY! STUDENT WRITER
Ashley loves to craft. Be it pottery, rug-tufting, crocheting or candlemaking, she wants to try them all. She hopes to see her crafts in other people’s homes one day.
This story was published in the Oct-Dec 2022 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in PDF format, click here.
