On 11 April 2025, ESSEC APAC welcomed a special group of guests to our campus—35 seniors from the Queenstown neighborhood, as part of our ongoing 20th anniversary collaboration with FaithActs.

Organized as part of the Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) curriculum, the students planned and led a lively series of activities for the seniors. It was a morning of intergenerational and cultural exchange, as the seniors participated in yoga exercises, sang English and Chinese hits during a karaoke session, and played games themed around local food and MRT stations.

ESSEC also shared fresh produce from our rooftop edible garden, with each senior taking home a portion of the harvest. The event was met with warm appreciation from both volunteers and seniors:

“The event was exceptionally well organized, and we were impressed by how attentive the students were to the needs of our seniors. It was especially thoughtful of ESSEC to share the fresh vegetable produce from your edible garden—this gesture was warmly appreciated by everyone.”
Zane Chang, Program Assistant, FaithActs

“The students explained the games clearly and made the activities truly enjoyable.”
Tan Seok Cheng and Tan Seok Hoo, FaithActs seniors

“I enjoyed the segments planned by the students, and the sweet potatoes from the edible garden were fresh and delicious. I even used them to make Kueh Keria, which my husband loved.”
Meriam Yusof, FaithActs senior

“The collaboration with the students at ESSEC is refreshing as compared to the other outings, and I get to experience firsthand the environment of the students taking a degree program.”
Leong Moi, FaithActs senior

“It was a fun and enjoyable experience, both taking a step away from a break from studies, and connecting with our lovely companions from FaithActs. Meaningful memories were made!”
Falihah Amish, SMIB student

We look forward to more opportunities to make a positive impact on the community, as ESSEC continues to embed volunteerism in our curriculum.