Culture Shock: Eden Vina Grate’s Journey to Sustainable Food Innovation at NTU Singapore

July 17, 2024 JS de Britto AHA 0

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Transitioning from the Philippines to Singapore has presented Eden with significant cultural adjustments.

Culture Shock

“Studying abroad for the first time has been a culture shock,” she admitted to KalderaNews.com after the Panel Discussion “Fostering EU-ASEAN Collaboration: Empowering Future Leaders through Education and Industry Partnerships in Southeast Asia” in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 17 2024.

However, the English-speaking environment in Singapore has eased her adaptation, facilitating her academic pursuits and interactions with peers.

One of the main challenges Eden faced was navigating the Chinese-speaking environment prevalent among her Chinese-speaking friends at NTU.

Despite these challenges, Eden has thrived during her seven months at NTU, immersing herself in research and academic pursuits with determination and resilience.

The Panel Discussion "Fostering EU-ASEAN Collaboration: Empowering Future Leaders through Education and Industry Partnerships in Southeast Asia" in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 17 2024 — The Panel Discussion “Fostering EU-ASEAN Collaboration: Empowering Future Leaders through Education and Industry Partnerships in Southeast Asia” in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 17 2024 (KalderaNews/JS de Britto)

For Eden, the IMCD Asia Scholarship not only opens doors for her education but also empowers her to contribute valuable insights and innovations in sustainable food technologies.