NUS Life Life with the National University of Singapore First-time visitors to Singapore are struck by the cleanliness and extensive greenery throughout the city. There may be almost 4 million people on the island, but there is still plenty of room for flowers, shrubs, and trees along every street. The climate is tropical, but moderated by fresh sea breezes and frequent rain showers. Singapore is a very easy city in which to live. We have a comprehensive and affordable transportation system, excellent healthcare, and so many shops that visitors wonder how they break even.
Most service workers speak English.
New faculty members will have no difficulty in adjusting to life here. You can feel free to go anywhere at any time of the day or night. Residents in Singapore enjoy many forms of recreation. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra and several lively theaters are just two of many cultural institutions. On a lighter note, there are countless bars and night-clubs across the island.