I am Teo Sok Huang, a Third-Year undergraduate from the National University of Singapore, majoring in Life Sciences with concentration in Biomedical Science.
My university education has matured me in many ways. I have done painting projects in children’s homes and those for the intellectually-disabled. These have developed my compassion towards the underprivileged. Additionally, as a Spirit of Enterprise Awards student interviewer, I have built up my courage in taking the initiative to approach and communicate clearly with entrepreneurs from various industries.
Studying for the degree has made me more disciplined, analytical and driven. Together with my passion, the flexibility of being able to read core modules with elective modules on complementary and alternative medicine and human nutrition has been enjoyable. A six-week summer programme at Kyushu University in Japan in 2008 also allowed me to meet peers and educators from 13 countries, develop independence and enhance inter-cultural communication.
I have known more about the operations of the healthcare industry while working as a dental assistant for six months. Furthermore, having worked as a Patient Relations Assistant in Singapore General Hospital for three months, I have become more acutely aware of the needs of patients and their families. Short administrative stints, dealing with inventory and enrolment records, have also raised my meticulousness, computer literacy and time management. I believe that these skills are truly critical in almost every job.
I hope my diverse professional, academic, social experiences and knowledge will contribute to my future undertakings in the health sciences industry.
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