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Alicia F V R, Year 12 Why Tanglin is Special to Me: Dynamic, Driven, Diverse "I was born in Hong Kong and joined Tanglin in late November 2021. My favourite subjects in school are HL Physics and Film. I love physics because it allows me to understand how the world around me works. Fashion is another passion of mine. This led me to email Natasha – one of the speakers from Vogue who recently gave a talk on disruption and innovation in the fashion industry at The Institute. I had no expectations, but I was hoping they’d allow me to help at their Next in Vogue event. To my great surprise, I was offered an internship and obviously, it was too good an opportunity to pass up! As an ardent self-starter, I have many diverse pursuits. I attended summer schools at Phillips Exeter and Imperials Global Summer School to delve into quantum physics, relativity, and astrophysics as well as gain valuable lab work experience. I’m also collaborating with NUS’s QuTalent team to produce videos on quantum physics. When I was younger, I started various donut/snack businesses in school. Although they didn’t pan out, it instilled an entrepreneurial spirit in me. I was a student council member too, helping to organise school socials, charity weeks, yearbooks etc. I joined various clubs where I learned public speaking skills that allowed me to win “Best Presenter” at Tanglin’s Hackathon as well as first place at the Bangkok world scholars cup global round. Pursuing such activities not only keeps me busy, they also allow me to build a competitive portfolio for future university applications. One teacher who left a big impact on me is Mr Jones, my physics teacher during IGCSE, who also ran the Advanced Physics Society. I remember the first mind-blowing session when we discussed general relativity, and it still leaves me with questions. Mr Jones’s passion for physics is just so infectious and you can’t help but feel inspired. Although I aim to pursue a physics degree in university, I’m not too sure what I want to do when I’m older. Maybe in physics, maybe in fashion, I’ll just see where the world takes me!" #PeopleOfTanglin #GenerationsOfExcellence

Don't Just Survive Summer, Thrive with Summer School! ☀️ Sun's out !!🕶️🍉🌞 Summer break is coming, but hold on before you mentally check out for months. ->Level Up Your Grades: Trust me, future-you with stellar grades will thank you. ->Unlock Your Inner Nerd (or Not-So-Nerd!): Ever wondered about Robotics or the History of Pizza? . Dive into something totally new and discover a hidden passion (or just some seriously cool facts to impress your friends). ->Beat the Brain Drain: Summer's awesome for chilling, but let's be honest, our brains can turn to mush without a little workout. No more scrambling to remember what a mitochondria is! -> Summer school can help you knock out a required course early. This is especially clutch if you're planning an internship or jetting off on a study abroad adventure. ✈️ ->Squad Up & Make Connections: Build friendships, find study buddies, or even snag a mentor who can guide you on your academic journey. Who knows, you might even meet your future co-founder over a summer session on astrophysics!💁🏻♀️💁🏻♀️(you never know 😛) So ditch the summer slide and make this summer one for the books (literally)! Trust me, your future self will be thanking you for the extra edge. 🌞🌻⛱️ #summerschool #careeradvancement #lifelonglearning #studentlife #education #futureproofyourcareer

Got a Zoom meeting with a potential advisor? Here’s your game plan: 1. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Talk about your projects and how they relate to their work. 2. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: Discuss what cool #research you want to do next. 3. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬: #Professor? #Industry? Let them know your big plans! 4. 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: Professors love to chat about their projects. Get them talking! 5. 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: See what PhD projects they have in mind (and if there's #funding!). Remember, it’s a two-way street. Be curious, be prepared, and most importantly, be yourself! For more content like this follow Bivas Nag. POV: A zoom meeting for my PhD interview. #PhD #ZoomTips #AdvisorMeeting #FuturePlans #AcademicLife #AcademicJourney #ResearchCareer #MastersToPhD #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #GradSchoolLife #Motivation #PhDApplication #PhDStudent #JobSearch #Success #Application #PersonalDevelopment #PhDPosition #Europe #Mindset #Students #PhDLife #Experiences #Growth #GradStudent #GraduateSchool #internship #scholarship #predoctoral #PhD

🚀 Ready to Ignite Passion in Science? 🔬 Hey Profs and Researchers, Hope this message finds you riding the waves of curiosity! 🌊 I'm Vikas from PRAN Foundation, and we're cooking up something big in the science and research kitchen. 🌟 Drumroll, please! In 2024, we're dishing out internships with mind-blowing lectures from rockstar researchers at places like Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and more! It's open to everyone, but we're handpicking 30 students for a VIP backstage pass to mentorship and PhD application support. ⚡️ Quick deets: Internship Spree: 2024 Lectures: Rockstar researchers on stage Mentorship: VIP access for 30 lucky minds Assistance: PhD dreams come true! Now, why am I hitting you up? Because we need your academic ninja skills to spread the word! 🗣️ Share this post, pass on the deets, and let's make science cool again. 🤓✨ 🚀 Ready to dive in? Here's the Application Link  (https://lnkd.in/gc-e2tSb) . Check out the poster attached for more thrills. Got questions? Need a virtual high-five? Holler at me! Cheers to unlocking minds together! 🚀🧠 #ScienceRevolution #ResearchRising

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. Worried about not getting a PhD because you're not from a top college? Or because your IIT friend didn’t get in? Relax! You’re unique, and so is your application. Sell your strengths in your SOP and interviews, show your curiosity, and go for it! 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨 "𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐛". Not all Ivy League labs are great for every field. Find the research that excites you. I ditched three Ivy League offers for UCSF because it was a better fit. Your PhD journey is uniquely yours, so don't let societal judgments cloud your path. 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬: 1. 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃: It’s a tough journey, so prepare yourself. 2. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬: It’s about specialized training, not the best country or university. 3. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐈: Check out papers, stalk authors on social media, and talk to current/former lab members. 4. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲: Finding the right PI takes time. 5. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤: Do what you love! PhD life isn’t child’s play—it’s more like a rollercoaster! But with the right prep and mindset, you’ve got this and the world is yours. 🌸 For more content like this follow Bivas Nag. I will be happy to guide you in your application, dm me for details. POV: "Recently installed world map in my room - I have travelled 15 countries on my own by saving money from my stipend" #AcademicJourney #ResearchCareer #MastersToPhD #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #GradSchoolLife #Motivation #PhDApplication #PhDStudent #JobSearch #Success #Application #PersonalDevelopment #PhDPosition #Europe #Mindset #Students #PhDLife #Experiences #Growth #GradStudent #GraduateSchool #internship #scholarship #predoctoral #PhD

✨ Continuing this week's highlight! Did you know that #MissouriSpaceGrant 🚀 has affiliate institutions across the state? 💯 How can YOU get involved? 🫵🏽 🌠: https://lnkd.in/gVvN8Zj9 Check out your local #NASASpaceGrant! 🔭 🌐: https://spacegrant.org/ 👩🏿🔬 #Research 📚️ #Fellowships 🧑🏼🏭 #NASAInternships 👩🏿🚀 #Scholarships 💰️ #TeamCompetitions 🙌🏾 #Undergraduates 👩🏾💻 #GraduateStudents 👩🏿🎓 #Science 🔬 #Engineering 👩🏻🔧 #Mathematics 👩🏽🏫

🎓📚 Why I'm Not Ready for Summer Holidays 🌞🏖️ As my colleagues pack their bags for well-deserved breaks, I find myself in a peculiar position: I'm not quite ready to hit pause on the academic year. Here's why: **The thrill of discovery:** Just before summer, we submitted a long-term project. Writing it up is always a home stretch, but the feeling of submission is unmatched. Another project won't be ready before my holiday, but finalizing the data analysis and discussing the storyline are equally rewarding tasks. **Mentorship:** Working with PhD candidates is incredibly rewarding. With most on holiday, the last week has been quiet, and I can't stress enough how much I miss these interactions. **Campus life:** There is something special about a university campus in summer, especially the SBE Tapijnkazerne campus. In the first week of July, the campus changed from vibrant echoes of students nervous before their master thesis defense, or relieved right afterward, to complete quiet. **Lifelong learning:** In academia, we're students as much as we are teachers. I've just started exploring BCIs and I amhooked! **Community Impact:** The DEXLab and our immersive research are gaining traction. The potential for real-world change in the Euregio is energizing – more to come after the summer! Don't get me wrong – I value holidays and time at the beach (or wherever). But right now, my work does not feel like work. It feels like I'm getting paid to solve the world's most interesting puzzles while looking forward to interacting with colleagues again. #AcademicLife #PhD #Research #Mentorship #UniversityLife #SummerInTheLab

#Pressure is #privilege. No matter how difficult it may seem in the moment, there’s always a reason why life presented this obstacle to you in this way. A challenge is meant to change you not break you.   Never take for granted any challenge you are presented. Enjoy the journey as best as you can because it won't last forever. Nothing is worse than being comfortable. Someone is working towards the exact same challenge you want to now hand off. Take it as an opportunity to uncover your true potential not an annoying hurdle. Pain, mistakes, and failure cannot be avoided and are not the opposite of success. You are never alone in your battles. We are all dealing with something. Whatever life has presented to you, acknowledge what you can control and realize you can either avoid or tackle it with a simpler outlook. Sacrifice brings greatness. For more content like follow Bivas Nag. #sacrifice #pressure #motivation #comfortzone #pain #mistakes #success #inspiration #personaldevelopment #life #change #mindset #AcademicJourney #ResearchCareer #MastersToPhD #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #GradSchoolLife #Motivation #PhDApplication #PhDStudent #JobSearch #Success #Application #PersonalDevelopment #PhDPosition #Europe #Mindset #Students #PhDLife #Experiences #Growth #GradStudent #GraduateSchool #internship #scholarship #predoctoral #PhD

SGSSS Impact Competition 2024 is now open! Showcase your planned or achieved impact for the chance to win £500. The 2024 SGSSS Impact Competition is now open for applications. The Impact Competition is an opportunity for PhD students to reflect on and showcase the meaningful difference that they are making through research and win £500. It is open to all social science PhD students across Scotland in two categories:     Planned Impact: PhD students in their 1st year of studies – the aim is to articulate how they intend to develop impact in the next years of your PhD.   Achieved impact: PhD students in their 2nd and 3rd year of studies - the aim is to showcase impact that they have generated in the last 12 months –through PhD research, an internship, or a special project such as a cross-institutional collaboration.    Why get involved?   Develop important skills identifying and articulating the impact of your research Reflect on and celebrate the difference that you are making through your work Win up to £500 follow-on funding to further develop the impact of your work Click here for full information, guidance and to submit your application. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 3 April 2024.

Yesterday, we hosted an engaging Q&A session about the #EMAI programme. Prospective applicants had the opportunity to inquire about various aspects, including academic content, specialisations, research prospects, internships, and beyond. The session was led by Professor Vicenç Gómez Cerdà, with the participation of the Local Coordinators, Professor Stjepan Picek, Professor Massimo Mecella and Professor Zoran Bosnić, who addressed some of the participants' questions. Other representatives from the consortium contributed to the session: Hub Nijssen, Marta Castro Pereira - 玛塔, Vesna Gracner, Aleš Grnjak, Gašper Fijavž and María-Elvira Prieto, PhD (c). Are you curious about diving deeper into the topic of #AI to improve your skills in this field? #Applications are still open ❗ Take note of the following deadlines: ➡ 15/03/2024 for fee waivers ➡ 06/ 06/2024 for EU and non-EU self-funded candidates ➡ 06/07/2024 for EU self-funded candidates For specific requirements and more details, check here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4Ku64nz Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona | EnginyEria UPF | Sapienza Università di Roma | Radboud University | University of Ljubljana | University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science #AI #ErasmusMundus #highered #opportunities #mobility #internships #internationaled #Engineering #ComputerScience #datascience #robotics #cybersecurity #decisionmaking