I did not realize how rich the biodiversity in Pulau Semakau was! How fortunate I was to be able to embark on this intertidal walk, it was worth it to see first-hand the animals right in front of my eyes so that I can study these animals better. Not only that, I got to see... Continue Reading →

I was a bit hesitant to go on this trip initially, especially after the briefing warning about all the dangerous creatures that could poison or paralyse you if you accidentally stepped on one of them. Surely I could just look at videos of these creatures in the dry comfort of the classroom? When we arrived,... Continue Reading →

Embarking on this module, I would get fascinated by the diversity of concepts learnt, yet an inextinguishable question would cross my mind - how can I apply the information I learnt into my daily life? This field trip aptly answered my question, via a first-hand, sensory learning experience, allowing me to better appreciate the wildlife... Continue Reading →

I'm the kind that tends to learn better by experience, so for myself, the intertidal walk was an invaluable experience, as getting to actually view all the animals in their natural habitat cemented my knowledge about them even better than in class, and also allowed me to consolidate and apply my knowledge of these creatures,... Continue Reading →

Waking up at 3 a.m. to board a bus was certainly an experience, coupled with the lack of sleep from the night before. However, seeing the animals we learnt about during our lessons with my own two eyes in the intertidal zone definitely made up for the tiredness and the seasickness from the boat ride.... Continue Reading →