Submitted by Rebecca Beswick on the 2022 spring semester exchange program with the National University of Singapore…
This weekend, we traveled to Orchard Road, which is a must-see destination on the list of things to do in Singapore. The most noted spot on Orchard Road is the Ion Orchard Mall, which is home to hundreds of shops ranging from H&M to high end Gucci stores. Ion Orchard is located at the Orchard Road MRT (train) station. In Singapore, every MRT stop is attached to a mall or large shopping center, which is different from America where most of the public transportation terminals are stark. These stations are designed for people to spend time there and get food or groceries, as opposed to in the U.S. where most people will usually get into their own vehicle to drive to their final destination.
