Personal Statement (Edited)

My family has always been my pillar of support whenever I feel troubled. “Be brave. I know you’ll find a way” has always been my mother’s words of encouragement. Their confidence in me brought me comfort and under the guidance of my parents, I have learnt to be independent and to believe in myself. As long as I persevere, there would always be a solution to any problems encountered. Giving up would mean immediate failure.

Biology has always been my subject of interest since young. With that, I studied hard to follow my interest and persue a Bachelor degree in Life Science with specialization in Biomedical Science. My experience in lab environment has enhanced my analytic skills and research skills. There are many times in which I was not able to get the desired results during experiments due to my carelessness when I rushed to complete the experimental procedures. From this, I learnt the importance of patience and how to deal better with frustrations and disappointments when things do not go as I expect them to.

By striving hard to contribute as much as I can to my CCA, I was given the opportunity to hone my leadership skills when I was appointed vice-president of Red Cross Humanitarian Network in Meridian Junior College. Having to take up heavier responsibilities means more commitment and involvement in my co-curriculum activity. Hence, I have learnt to prioritize my work, which is important for good time planning. Being a member of Raffles Hall Dinner and Dance Committee in National University of Singapore, I was exposed to working in teams for many projects. When working on these projects, being a team player with good interpersonal skills makes it easier to achieve results. I also learnt the importance of communication skills which is needed to avoid misunderstandings.

Believing in “never say die” led me to achieve success in many things and brought me a great sense of satisfaction. With the support of my loved ones, I will continue to work hard in future.