I wanted university to be a time of exploration and self-discovery. I also wanted a holistic education experience, and joined the Tembusu Residential College to enjoy a vibrant campus life. Career wise, I also wanted to explore the different options available to accountancy majors. Eventually I was exposed to the field of taxation through the academic curriculum, and have since found my calling!
Living on campus provided me the opportunity to work closely with different individuals both inside the classroom and outside. It was through these collaborative experiences that meaningful friendships were forged.
As to how I uncovered my area of professional interest, I owe it to the professors who taught me taxation who imparted their passion to me.
Relevant internships also played a huge part, as I was able to apply what I learnt in class to real-life scenarios. Finally, BIZCareers, the Business School’s dedicated career services team, also advised me well on career pathways.
At NUS Business School, I have been able to acquire both hard and soft skills, which are immensely beneficial and crucial. Through the classroom learning and discussions facilitated by our professors, I was eventually able to confidently articulate my views. The Business School also placed me in an environment of highly passionate and motivated peers who spur one another on to do better.
In a word: resilience. There is no way to anticipate what life may throw at us. We have had to cope with the unprecedented disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, from attending classes online to completing internships virtually. But through these experiences, I have learnt to be adaptable and strong in the face of uncertainty. This is an important life lesson from my final year at NUS.
I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the NUS RAG (Receive and Give) Committee in 2018. It was intense, having to race against time to build a display float from scratch, but having a dedicated, tenacious team made all the difference. When we eventually took home the gold award, the shared sense of victory made winning feel even sweeter.
I also cherish the day-to-day moments like powering through group projects in the Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library, taking coffee breaks with friends at the Cool Spot snack kiosk, and suppers at University Town!
