Singapore DJ Dennis Chew, 52, Arrives Late for First University Class

Radio DJ, actor and host Dennis Chew was late for his first day of university. The 52-year-old Singaporean personality had begun his Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) when he did not arrive in time for his first class on Jan 12. On Jan 16, he posted on Instagram: “I’ll only reach school at 7.15pm. My class starts at 7pm.” It was one of a series of updates about juggling a job as a DJ at Mediacorp’s Love 972 with classes in the evening. “It’s my first day at school and I’m already 15 minutes late. So embarrassing,” he added in a video post documenting his education journey. During the commute, he spoke about his nervousness as well as his eagerness for his new beginning. The tardiness was made worse by an error in navigation when he nearly entered the wrong lecture hall. “I wasn’t even at the right door,” he said. He was stopped by his professor, who recognised him and hailed him over with a shout. In previous reports, the entertainer said he had always been interested in Chinese history and literature and wanted an education that aligned with his interests as well as being relevant to his career. He spoke about his desire to further his studies after completing a three-year course as a full-time student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, graduating with a Diploma in Chinese Media & Communication in 2025. He received the Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition for his academic excellence and contributions to the school. He was offered a spot at the National University of Singapore in 2024, but later withdrew because it was a full-time course. SUSS’ evening schedule allows him to host his morning show The Breakfast Quartet on Love 972, then rest before leaving for classes held from 7 to 10pm. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network