“What is the one opportunity that forever changed the trajectory of your life?” 🚀
I got this question at a management consulting job interview in New York in 2012.
I pondered the question for about 10 seconds, and answered, "Receiving a full-ride to study abroad in the US."
From 15 to 19 years old, I completed high-school in Singapore 🇸🇬 on a government scholarship.
Receiving a full scholarship to study at amherstcollege in the US 🇺🇸 and oxford_uni in the UK 🇬🇧 (and studying abroad at sciencespo in Paris 🇫🇷) at the age of 19 completely changed the trajectory of my life.
These opportunities opened up my world. It allowed me to meet some of the most incredible people in my life, some of whom I am lucky to call friends till this day.
Swipe right for some of my favorite collegiate moments, and at alumni reunions over the years 💜
Despite these successes (and a ton of good luck), I wish I'd received more guidance around school choice, major choice,...
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