Scholars Profiles

Receiving a scholarship was such a privilege and I really wanted to make the most of this opportunity. My scholarship really drove me to do my best in all my subjects as well as to get the most out of uni life, hence all the clubs I joined where I met so many great people.

Having grown up in Singapore, Australia, India and Indonesia, it was imperative that the university I chose to spend the next four years at, would continue to stimulate my global awareness and international exposure. Not only that, but as one of few young, driven women in a male-dominated field, I needed to know that I will be given equal opportunities and possibilities.

I elected to study Electrical Engineering for several reasons. Foremost was my strength in maths, physic and electrotechnology in high school, particularly in the electrical components of the latter two courses. I enjoyed these components so much that I asked my physics teacher to let me use the labs during breaks and after school - I'd bring in old TVs and microwaves, take them apart and use their parts in electrical circuits.

I am fortunate enough to study medicine. One aspect of medicine that appealed to me is that medicine presents the opportunity to positively contribute to the health and wellbeing of those around me. Also appealing to me was, the notion that medicine, by nature, is a dynamic degree, constantly evolving with advancements in knowledge every year.

I chose UNSW because of the inclusive atmosphere and because I felt it was really at the forefront of academics, research and innovation. I wanted a university that was looking to the future and presenting its students with exciting