Registering with the Singapore Mission
In times of emergency, the Singapore Mission in New York can provide consular assistance. In order for them to do so more effectively, it is advised that Singaporeans register their details with them HERE.

Finding a Place to Stay
The housing market in New York can be very competitive. The New York Rent Guidelines Board web site provides plenty of information about market conditions and procedures. Columbia has a web page with Tips on Apartment Hunting. Also a list of ways to go about researching for housing can be found HERE.

Many people have also reported being successful with Craig's List: a web site where free classified advertisements can be posted. There are many listings without broker's fees.

Are there Subsidized Rates for The Straits Times Interactive?
Yes there is!

The Straits Times Interactive is offering NYSA members a discounted subscription rate of S$60 per year. To subscribe go to:

http://subst.asia1.com.sg/sub/RegClub.jsp
Club Name: Overseas Clubs & Associations
Membership Number: 10002001

Possible Places to Study
Most Singaporeans who come to New York to study either attend New York University or Columbia University. Both Universities are well known for both their undergraduate and graduate programs. Their web sites detail their various programs. 

Please note that Cornell University is in upstate New York State and not located physically in New York City. It is located in Ithaca, which is a five hour drive from Manhattan. Only Cornell's Medical college is actually in Manhattan.

There are also several reknowned specialized institutions of higher learning located in New York City. They include:

The New School (includes Parson's School of Design)
Fashion Institute of Technology
Julliard School of Music
New York Film Academy

Applying to US Universities
The best place to get information in Singapore is at the United States Education Information Center (USEIC). Application procedures and standardized test change on a regular basis, so taking a trip to their offices to find out the latest information is advisable.

The center has prospectuses from all the United States universities and staff are always happy to provide advice on choosing universities. They also provide a service where they look through personal essays and completed applications before submission. Most services provided are free.

The center also helps to organize an annual fair where representatives from the various universities distribute information and answer questions about their schools. USEIC's web site can be found HERE.