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Designing Your Life

Apply Design Thinking to create a meaningful and fulfilling life.
We will help you map out "Odyssey Plans" and integrate your life view and work view over five years.

Shape Your Life With Greater Purpose

Designing Your Life (DYL) is a 5-year journey where you’ll be guided by mentors trained in Design Thinking principles. This framework connects your work and life views, giving you the tools to explore and plan your goals with intention—both during your polytechnic years and beyond.

With the DYL framework, you’ll take action aligned with your aspirations, moving confidently toward a life of meaning and success. You’ll make informed decisions and navigate challenges with clarity. Even after graduation, we’ll continue to support you for two years, ensuring you have the guidance you need as you create a purposeful and fulfilling career.

Odyssey Plans

A pair of RP students discussing their career aspirations and odyssey plans in the career centre

Align your life and career goals and create possible “Odyssey Plans” for your future.

Using design thinking principles, you’ll have opportunities to prototype and refine your plans as you move forward.

Internship Preparation

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We’ll support you with both pre- and post-internship engagements to ensure you’re well-prepared for your internship experience.

You’ll embark on job shadowing and short-term work attachments, reflect on your experiences, and identify areas for further skill development and career planning.

Gear Up For The Future

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At the 5-year mark—two years after graduation—mentors will continue to engage you, helping you assess your progress and offering career support.

For those returning from National Service, we’ll also provide a platform to reaffirm and realign your career goals, ensuring you stay on track toward your Greater Purpose.

Hear What Our Students Say

The Designing Your Life (DYL) framework encourages us to move away from the idea that there is a single fixed path in life. Instead, we get to explore different experiences and possibilities. Regardless of whether I receive a Private Pilot License, RP Diploma in Aviation Management opens doors to other opportunities in the Aviation Industry.
Lee Feng Chen, RP Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Student

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