I believe that my optimistic and influential personality will be able to encourage myself and others through the difficult times we will go through together. I am also very open to tough battles and am good at positively influencing those around me. This means that, in times of hardship, my team will be to overcome them with little stress.

An impactful event in my life was when I joined the National Day Parade Youth Planning Committee(YPC). Being part of the YPC, I could befriend people from all walks of life and it was from there I learnt that everyone is really different from one another, despite some coming from really similar background. Learning more about the myriad of people I encountered, I empathised with some of them, respected some of them, and more importantly, learnt from all of them. Overall, I learnt that, wherever I go to, there will be plenty for me to learn that I have never knew could be learnt. So, i’ll always complete task with an open mind!

As someone who grew up in an entirely different society, and has lived in two countries apart from Singapore, I have learnt to become a more adaptable person who is open to different ideas and opinions. I think that my flexibility will support me when working alongside my fellow mc members and various stakeholders. Being adaptable will also aid me in accepting various changing circumstances, something that naturally happens (whether we like it or not) during larger-scale events.

One of the most impactful events of my life would be the time I transitioned from studying in Vancouver to Singapore. I was initially studying my undergrad there, however, due to the Covid pandemic and other personal reasons, I was asked by my parents to transfer to Singapore and continue my studies here instead. Moving was difficult – not only from an administrative or academics point of view, but also in a more personal scale. I had to let go of the people I was comfortable with and an environment I was already used to. Curiosity, questions and judgement naturally followed me as I transitioned into my new university at Singapore as well. I had to restart and readapt to a whole new school, culture and society here. Yet I knew that there was only one way forward. To take each day at a time and just gradually go through this transition period. I had to become like a “sponge” and be open to learning new things quickly yet remember all the old that I had with me up till today. Therefore, it is one experience I will always cherish.

One thing that sets me apart from other candidates is the fact that I was an associate part of the management committee, thus this gives me slightly more experience when working under MC. With my experience, I aim to not only improve on myself but to help MC achieve greater heights. Furthermore, I also helped in the planning of Euphorux Camp, this has also given me the extra experience to work in SMUX.

An impactful event was one that happened in Langkawi, while I was there I experienced many hiccups such as a missed plane flight as wells as many miscommunications with the locals, causing my friends and I to get lost. However, despite the trouble we went through, I learn to persevere and adapt to my surroundings. Hence, I was able to reach back home safely and still have fun.

I have a strong work ethic, I am an effective communicator, and I am receptive to the results of my actions. The primary component of my work ethic comes from my attitude when it comes to work. I am serious and locked in when I am assigned a task. I manage my time and energy well, and I get my work done as soon as I am assigned. An effective communicator is someone who keeps the team in the loop about what is happening. I make the effort to keep my team updated on information and events. I also have a habit of replying people fast over text to ensure fast and smooth flow of information. Lastly, I am receptive to the mistakes I make. Every time something goes wrong, I reflect and look forward to the next opportunity to get things right.

An impactful event in my life came from a shift when I was working in a GP clinic. Singapore was at the height of the Covid pandemic and GPs were all overworked daily. I remember this one particular shift where we were clearly short-staffed. It was a pretty unlucky day as well as we had many positive tests for Covid and all sorts of urgent medical conditions that we had to attend to. It was difficult to handle the crowd and abide by covid-19 protocols at the same time. Nonetheless my colleague and I did our best and split the work. We did not perform our task excellently, but it was sufficient to kept things going. A big lesson that I learnt from that day was that: regardless of how chaotic the situation is, we should keep trying out best. The tough times will eventually end.

My people-oriented nature and my experience in SMUX are my defining abilities. As I value human interactions, I am an empathetic individual who looks out for others and ensures their well-being. I am able to connect with people easily by creating a conducive environment for them to open up, which is reflected by my close-knit biking team. Secondly, my current role as SMUX Biking Team President and the experience of serving on the 2nd SMUX Council for the past year have allowed me to understand how the council works to drive teams to provide a memorable experience for SMUXies. As Team President, I have put what I truly value: Empathy into action, always understanding my team and MC’s needs before making decisions and that is my leadership style. Overall, my experiences and strengths as a people-oriented leader are what I can bring to the Management Committee.

The most impactful event till date has been my huge weight loss journey. After JC, I weighed 120kg and I was admitted into a 19-week BMT in NS. It was an emotionally and physically difficult period where I had to battle with constant self-doubts – thinking if I will ever get through it. Thankfully, I had a clear goal in mind and pushed myself to persevere, eventually hitting the 70kg mark. It was the turning point in my life and I have never looked back since. I have learnt that I am someone who is driven and once I commit myself to a goal, I will never give up despite the numerous obstacles. In fact, I should never underestimate myself and my abilities and should strive to always push myself further. That is the beauty of a challenge and I am ready to take on the next one.