Referred as the Garden City for its tree-lined streets and greening effort, Singapore is both a city and nation spanning across 63 islands that make up the country. Singapore is ranked by The Economist Intelligence Unit as having the best quality of life in Asia and sixth overall in the world (2013). Its top-notch educational system also got the third rank in Student City Rankings 2013. Thus, Singapore is one of the best places to pursue higher education.
1. The food
Only in Singapore, you can find the cheapest Michelin-starred eatery in the world. The local food,
influenced by a multicultural tradition, is fantastic and worth drooling over. Embark on a culinary
adventure as you study there.
2. The culture
Singapore is home to many ethnicities and religions. You will see them live in harmony and it is not
uncommon to spot them paying respect to each other. Singaporeans celebrate a lot of traditional festivals
from across the culture, and it is a testament to living in harmony. 3. Green city
Singapore’s skyscrapers are also filled with lush greeneries that earned this country the nickname Garden
City. From the largest humanmade waterfalls to a four-story cascading vertical garden, Singapore is home
to over 2,100 native plant species.
4. Home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a history of over
150 years! It is also home to various orchids named after famous people visiting there.