Voices Of Asia iASPIRE Mentoring Series | Session 1: From Campus Crunch to Corporate Clocks - Navigating Early-Career Pressure without Burning Out

The world changes. Some of the pressures don’t.

Stepping from campus into the working world can feel exciting — and a little uncertain. New environments, new expectations, and a whole new rhythm of life.

But how different is it really?

The pressures we experience as students — figuring things out, finding our place, meeting expectations, and wondering if we’re doing enough — can sometimes follow us into our working lives.

What if you could have a conversation with someone who has been there before?

Join us for From Campus Crunch to Corporate Clocks, an iASPIRE mentoring session where you can:

• connect with experienced mentors
• share your experiences
• ask the questions that matter to you
• gain perspectives that can help you navigate what comes next

This isn’t a lecture about “how to survive the workplace.”

It’s an honest conversation about experiences you already know — and how they can shape the way you enter and navigate working life.

Whether you’re still studying, preparing to enter the workforce, just starting out, still figuring out your direction, or facing circumstances that have made your journey more challenging, this space is for you.

Come and meet mentors who can offer encouragement, share their experiences, open your perspective to new possibilities, and help you feel more confident about taking your next step.

Join us, meet a mentor, and discover what’s possible.

Event Details: 
📍 Venue: National Library Building @ Victoria Street
📅 Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
🕒 Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Registration starts 7pm)
🍴 Light refreshments will be provided

iASPIRE believes that every young person deserves someone who believes in them. We connect young people with experienced mentors who listen, encourage, and share real-world perspectives to help you build confidence, navigate career decisions, and discover what’s possible for your future.

Click here for more information on our iASPIRE programme.

If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at project.coordinator@voicesofasia.org.

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Images may be captured during the event using film photography, digital photography, or other media and may be used on NYC, Mentoring SG, and/or Voices of Asia's website and social media pages. This event is organised by NYC and Voices of Asia, as part of the SG Youth Plan and Mentoring SG.