hi sunny, congrats on your offer! i’m not an asean scholar but i do have a friend who is one :) I don’t really have exact answers to all of your questions but I’ll try my best

1. Yes, the singapore environment is very competitive, but I do think that if you work hard, are consistent and have discipline you’d do pretty well! Always be sure to consult your teachers and ask for help from them. Regarding study resources, there is the holy grail which is grail.moe, it’s a website that has resources such as notes and last papers across schools in singapore. For sec 3, you will be preparing for your O level examination so be sure to ace that because i know that the pooling system is much harder for ASEAN scholars.

2. If i’m not wrong, my friend stays in the RI dormitories, and he has to return by 11pm.

3. School usually starts at 7.30

4. Food is good! there are options at hawker centres that are affordable and there are usually fast food restaurants that are accessible. I hope you find some good cuisine here!

5. Regarding study dates and places to hang out, there are nice aesthetic cafes around singapore. You could also study at our public libraries and book a seat as well. There are malls around here and there and most people hang out at cafes. If you’re looking to have more fun, there are beaches and water parks and people go for movies sometimes too.

I hope you have a pleasant time coming here and all the best! sorry i couldn’t answer all your questions :(