80 Stories

If you really want to start something, know why you’re doing it.

“I am not throwing away my shot” - Hamilton the musical

All of this experience has made me more certain to pursue a PhD degree to fulfill my dream of becoming a palaeontologist.

As much as it sounds like a cliché, going on a summer exchange was by far one of the best decisions I have made so far. I would probably still be stuck pursuing a subject I had zero interest in if it was not for this opportunity!

By asking questions, one can be inspired to think.

Constraint kills the fun of doing research. University is about the freedom it offers, and iGEM provides a perfect kick-start of a research career.

Having a taste of research at Cornell, I got inspired and am determined to pursue my future research in US.

Teamwork and perseverance are the foundations of impact-driven scientific progress.

Oxford is a place of challenge, exploration, and search of future. My year living in this picturesque city with a strong British culture has been most enjoyable and rewarding.

“Experience is an expensive lesson, but only this way you can learn something.” -Hamilton the musical

Each of these ‘failures’, while painful, was crucial for shaping me into a more independent and all-rounded person.

The experiences at lab did not only broaden my horizon, but also allowed myself to develop into a more mature person with a greater enthusiasm for pursuing scientific research.

Sometimes research looks scary from outside, but you will find it appealing to be around when you get to know it.

I would never forget the beauty of coral I had witnessed in the field trip.

He that travels far knows much. — Thomas Fuller

My fruitful experience at Nishina School has ignited my interest in pursuing research in nuclear physics.