The ISYF student organizing committee is made up of 40 friendly, fun and caring facilitators from the Science Student's Research Club, SMTP-GATE Council and other affiliates from Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore. We are guided by a team of dedicated teachers from Hwa Chong Institution and we're excited to have you here for the first physical ISYF since the pandemic!
As your facilitators, we have planned an exciting array of activities including an Amazing Race and a cultural exhibition. In fact, what you have seen in the Programme Overview is just a slight preview of what you can experience here. It is our greatest hope that you'll not just take away valuable scientific insights from the forum, but also long-lasting friendships with people all over the world.
We believe the 5 days of ISYF will be an exciting and enriching experience for you. You can look forward to the cultural exhibition, learning and experiencing the vibrant and unique cultures of each and every participant from various countries. In a typical day, you can expect engaging dialogue sessions or lessons with eminent scientists in our Dialogue sessions and Masterclasses, and an opportunity to visit Singapore's own industries and universities for further insight into the research culture in Singapore. Most importantly, a typical day is best described as the memories and joy you had with all your friends you have made during ISYF!
All delegates and educators will be housed at the Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School. More information of the boarding school can be found at http://www.hcibs.edu.sg
Yes you will. In fact, the rooms of the boarding school that you'll be staying in are either 2 bedders or 4 bedders. Your roommates are likely to be delegates from other countries. We believe that this is an invaluable opportunity for you to form close friendships and create precious memories.
There are self-launderette facilities (washing machines located on the ground floor of Halls B, E and G) available for usage in the boarding school. Each wash / dry takes approximately 30 minutes at a cost of 1 dollar per wash or per dry.
Bed sheets will be provided already upon check in to the boarding school. However, do note that you would have to bring your own bath towels and toiletries (soap, toothbrush etc.) sufficient for the course of ISYF as the Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School does not provide these.
The Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School is manned by security personnel throughout the day. All visitors are strictly screened before entering. The various halls of residence are also equipped with an access card system which only allows authorised entries into the halls.
All food, programme and transportation costs are covered. You may wish to bring extra money to purchase additional items from the convenience store located in the boarding school or souvenirs and gift items.
Yes, there is. There is wireless internet access available in the common areas.
If you have submitted your dietary requirements to us through email, we would have taken note of all your requests and will try our best to cater to them. Should you need to make any changes to your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us as we wish to make your experience here as pleasant as possible.
Most of your meals here will be catered from reputable catering companies according to your dietary requirements. For the rest of the meals, you will be brought to local eating centres. Hence, there will be no need for you to call for external food deliveries. Additionally, we will not be allowing this for safety considerations.