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66 MABEL TAN

Scholarship offers a guaranteed spot in the Student
Exchange Programme, an experience that I person-
ally look forward to for the exposure. The guaranteed
two-year accommodation on the NUS campus also
gives me an opportunity to participate in student
life activities and save on travelling time, which I can
channel for more productive use academically. Most
significantly, with the introduction of the Community
Development Learning Programme (CDLP), I believe
the opportunity to work with scholars from diverse
backgrounds will enrich me with different perspec-
tives on handling organisational projects, an experi-
ence I can never get without this scholarship!

How has your NUS experience been, and
what programmes and activities have you
participated in so far?
My experience in NUS has thus far been amazing. I
am honored to be offered a spot in Eusoff Hall, one
of the most vibrant halls in NUS and widely recog-
nised as one of the halls that excels in sports. The
sheer spectrum of sports CCAs here in Eusoff Hall is
overwhelming! Besides sports, the committees and
cultural activities make hall life even more exciting. I
have always envisioned a lifestyle like that on campus,
where I am given a plethora of opportunities to push
the boundaries and explore new areas. Besides that,
joining Business Rag (an annual charity project par-
ticipated by all NUS faculties/schools) was one of the
best decisions I have made in my university life! It was
indeed a tiring yet fulfilling summer experience where
I forged new friendships. Following months of hard
work and sleepless nights came the announcement
of the results of Rag and Flag 2018, where the Busi-
ness School repeated last year’s feat of sweeping the
event’s major awards - Rag Gold and Flag Champion.
It was possibly the best feeling in the world knowing
that our hard work paid off. The best takeaway from
Rag was definitely the friendships forged through dif-
ficult times. Up till today, I am contented to have my
fellow Biz raggers as my closest friends in NUS.
Why do you think you were awarded the
scholarship, and what are the qualities
a scholar should possess?
Having integrity and strong convictions as a sports
leader, I ensured that my responsibilities were never
compromised. Back in JC, while it was a daunting
task to juggle both academics and intensive training,
I pushed myself equally hard in both aspects. Doing
all these activities concurrently has led me to de-
velop a strong work ethic and ability to prioritise. As
such, I believe that besides the academic credentials
a scholar should possess, he/she should always be
willing to go above and beyond to do a better job, and
to approach everything in life with the drive to exceed
and work hard. University is a tough road to say the
least, but with this mentality, should a difficult situa-
tion arise, one would always be ready and prepared!
Looking forward, as a NUS scholar, I am extremely
Tan Mabel keen to give back to the community and contribute to
NUS Merit Scholarship the future success of NUS.
Age: 19 What are the benefits of taking
up an NUS Scholarship?
Now: Firstly, a scholarship would ease my parents’ financial
Year 1, Business burden and allow me to establish a significant degree
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of financial independence, especially since I have an
From: elder brother who is also enrolled in the NUS Busi-
Victoria Junior College ness School at the moment. Furthermore, the NUS