What is your own philosophy on what it takes to be a scholar? What are you doing about your own preparation for scholarships? What have you have found challenging?
What prompted you to sign up for the Conference and what were your takeaways from attending?
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As I attended last year’s conference and came away with new perspectives, I wasted no time in signing up for this year’s as well. What struck me most amongst the many issues discussed were those on diversity and leadership - the pandemic has exacerbated existing racial and systemic inequalities, threatening harmony due to the fracturing of societies. I was also struck by the point made by some speakers that the reason why some countries fared better than others was largely due to the leadership and policies in place. The prospect of being able to listen to leaders like SM Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Ambassador Chan Heng Chee speak prompted me to attend. The topics covered, e.g. on jobs and skills, strategies to reskill and promote the hiring of mature workers, climate change and sustainability were insightful and helped me to understand the issues better.
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Making the best of what SP has to oer; not only is it a place where we forge new friendships but also experience growth, by boosting our knowledge, attending conferences and participating in other activities. What is challenging is to ensure there is work-life balance; we can do this through good time management. Joining at least one CCA and attending as many school trips as I can! All these have helped me learn invaluable skills and develop my leadership capabilities. Opportunities abound and we need to keep an open mind and participate in order to improve ourselves. But of course discipline and time management are important. Making sure to stay updated on current aairs and learning how to network. Aside from that, I have tried to learn as much as I can so that I can grow and upskill myself, for e.g. working on side projects or internships. For instance, my year-long internship at GovTech has not only enabled me to meet people who have inspired me but motivated me to similarly want to do my best to help the community. All in all, being disciplined and having good time management is crucial for us to be where we want to be.
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I wanted to hear insights from experts about the direction that Singapore should take on certain issues. It made me realise that change is inevitable. As Covid-19 continues to plague us, it is crucial for us to learn to adapt quickly and prepare for structural shifts, the resetting of strategies and upskilling ourselves for the ever-changing situation and world. A
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