SMU ECONOMICS SOCIETY
ABOUT OIKOS
OIKOS is the student representative body of the School of Economics (SOE).
The vision of OIKOS is to foster one OIKOS family. OIKOS strives to empower students with information, resources and opportunities that enable them to make informed choices regarding their education and careers. Apart from providing practical help, OIKOS organises student life activities to encourage a balanced student life here at SMU. Most importantly, the society aims to foster a strong sense of community spirit and for students to take away strong and lasting friendships throughout the course of their study.
KEY EVENTS
OIKOS Camp is a three-day orientation for incoming Economics freshmen to familiarise themselves with university life and make long-lasting friendships.
New Dawn is an annual event hosted by OIKOS to celebrate the start of a new semester, as well as to usher in the Lunar New Year.
OIKOS Camp is a three-day orientation for incoming Economics freshmen to familiarise themselves with university life and make long-lasting friendships.
Veneficus: OIKOS Camp 2025
Veneficus: OIKOS Camp 2025 is a three-day orientation programme for incoming SMU School of Economics freshmen to experience university life, build meaningful friendships and become part of the #OIKOSfambam. Through immersive games and bonding activities, the camp sets the stage for a memorable and exciting start to their SMU journey.
Veneficus, meaning “sorcerer” in Latin, is set in a mystical realm once held in harmony by the Ancient Wand, now shattered into six elemental shards. Four powerful clans: Solara, Frigidus, Terra and Astra must rise to recover the fragments and restore balance before darkness consumes the land. Will you rise to the challenge and awaken the magic within?
Date: 21 – 23 July 2025
