How does the global exchange program work at SMU Singapore, and is it compulsory for Indian undergraduates?

Global exposure is a graduation requirement at SMU, but the form it takes is flexible, it can be satisfied through an exchange semester, a study mission trip, an overseas community service program, an overseas internship, or a summer school such as an LSE program. Exchange semesters are the most prestigious and memorable option but are also the most competitive: selection depends heavily on GPA and participation in campus clubs and activities, because the exchange office uses academic performance and campus engagement as the primary criteria.

• Applying for exchange to a target destination requires advance planning, students who begin building their GPA and club involvement from the first semester are better positioned than those who start trying to qualify in their second year.
• Partner institutions for exchange include universities in Europe, North America, and Asia.
• The practical advice is to treat exchange as something you qualify for through your overall conduct at SMU, it is a reward for being an engaged student rather than an automatic entitlement.