Frequently Asked Questions
There are no stupid questions. Just commonly asked ones.
General Queries
- When will SEABT be held?
- What countries can I visit for SEABT?
- What kind of people are you looking for?
- Can I depart in the midst of the trip because of other reasons?
- I heard from my friends that I can get to clear MCs as part of the project for the business trip. Is it still applicable now?
- I have no experience in organising trips. Will I be accepted as part of the delegate team?
- I am not a NUS BINGO member. Can i join as a NUS student instead?
- NUS BINGO provides opportunities for me to know more about entrepreneurship. How can I join?
- I am applying to go for NOC/SEP but the results are not out yet. Can i opt out after selection?
On Registration
- How can I register?
- How will I know if my registration has been accepted?
- Can I make changes to my personal particulars after submitting my registration?
- When/How will i know whether I am selected?
- I am a final year student. Will I still be considered?
Interviews
- How is the interview conducted?
- What if I was given this slot and I cannot come for it? But I really wanna join!
- What is the kind of people that you are looking for?
- Who am i competing with? Will NUS BINGO members have priority over me?
Payment
General: Answers
It will be held from 9th December to 9th January 2010. up↑
What countries can I visit for SEABT?
You will get to go to 6 ASEAN countries namely Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos and Cambodia. up↑
What kind of people are you looking for?
SEABT is looking for people who are deeply passionate in entrepreneurship and most of all, able to show significant degree of committment level to this flagship project of NUSBINGO. up↑
Can I depart in the midst of the trip because of other reasons?
Unless for urgent/medical reasons, we will strongly advise against such decisions. All delegates who are chosen are indispensable to the entire team and falling short of any one will mean severe ramifications to the possible schedule arranged. Therefore, we advise all possible applicants to evaluate their commitment level before deciding to join the SEABT team. up↑
I heard from my friends that I can get to clear MCs as part of the project for the business trip. Is it still applicable now?
No. SEABT09 will not credit MCs as part of the students' curriculum. up↑
I have no experience in organising trips. Will I be accepted as part of the delegate team?
As long as you show you are willing and able to commit, we will be more than glad to accept you as part of the student delegate team. up↑
I am not a NUS BINGO member. Can I join as a NUS student instead?
Only NUS BINGO members will be considered for application. For details on membership, please refer to the following webpage. up↑
NUS BINGO provides opportunities for me to know more about entrepreneurship. How can I join?
For details on membership, please refer to the following webpage. up↑
I am applying to go for NOC/SEP but the results are not out yet. Can i opt out after I am selected for SEABT?
We will advice you to think of your possible commitment before applying for SEABT. In this case, its better for you to stick to your academic arrangement. up↑
Registration: Answers
You can register here. up↑
How will I know if my registration has been accepted?
A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration within 48hrs. Should there be no replies, please contact us at seabt09@gmail.com. up↑
Can I make changes to my personal particulars after submitting my registration?
Yes. up↑
When/How will i know whether I am selected?
An email will be sent to you if you are selected for the interview. You will be contacted through the preferred email you have declared in your registration. up↑I am a final year student. Will I still be considered?
If your arrangements does not clash with SEABT, we welcome you! up↑
Interviews: Answers
How is the interview conducted?
There will be 2 rounds of interview, the first by the organizing committee and the second will be chaired by the professor-in-charge and founder of BINGO, MR Anderson Lim. up↑
What if I was given this slot and I cannot come for it? But I really want to join!
Upon email confirmation, please reply to change the slots. Our personnel will facilitate you in getting a slot for your interview. up↑
What is the kind of people that you are looking for?
Delegates must show great passion in entrepreneurship and interest in cultural aspects of the host countries. Teamwork is emphasized since the Delegation Team will be living and working together for the whole journey of the Trip. Also, Delegates are required to carry themselves with utmost integrity since they are representing NUS BINGO as well as the University. up↑
Who am i competing with? Will NUS BINGO members have priority over me?
You will be competing with the entire NUS cohort who have already joined NUSBINGO as a member. For information on membership, please go to the this page. up↑
Payment: Answers
When do we make the payment for the trip?
All participants need to make the full payment before departure. It is inclusive of transportation, accommodation, tickets to places of interest, and some living expenses. This amount is before sponsorship. After confirming sponsorship, we will refund you the money once we are back from the trip. (The sponsorship offer is only for NUS undergraduates, including final year students. Exchange and graduate students need to pay the full fee for the trip.) up↑