No one ever listened to my ideas or opinions. What was more discouraging was that I genuinely believed I had good ideas and could usually see what needed to be done long before everyone else. But the moment I had to say it out loud, my brain would short-circuit. Whether it was talking to a teacher, speaking during a group project, or even sending a message to a group chat, I would get flustered. As a result, I rarely got my point across and always lived in fear of being under

I've always admired my talented, hardworking classmates. Growing up, we sat side by side and dreamed about our futures together. But, as we entered high school, many of them began to fall behind, despite their discipline and talent. When I asked why, a common theme arose: they could not afford help. That’s when I realized the unfair reality that academic success was determined by privilege, and not potential. Determined to advocate for my classmates, I researched and came acr

My academic life had always been driven by self-improvement; I constantly strived for more after achieving my goals. Although I excelled in school, particularly in STEM, I began to realize that pursuing success for myself alone felt incomplete. So I looked outward and saw an opportunity to influence others: I applied to be a camp counsellor at the London Children’s Museum, wanting to inspire a new generation of curious learners, especially young girls passionate about STEM.