1920T2 NewYorkCity/Participant Information/Rachel Won
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About Rachel Won
SMU email: rachel.won.2016@smu.edu.sg
Facebook: Rachel Won
Academic Year: 4
Degree: Information Systems
2nd Major: NIL
Applying for Subsidy: Yes
Why TSM New York City?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
I believe TSM will be a good experience for me to discover and learn more about the rising of tech industry as well as any similarities or differences of challenges, relevant innovative ideas that could be applied in my upcoming future. It will definitely built on the innovation side of me especially in SMU as well as after I graduate.
- Why pick New York City?
New York City is known to be a strong hub for start-ups and businesses, a strong rival of London as the leading financial center. Along with my passion for wanting to experience different industrial cultures outside of Asia, this opportunity intrigues me even more to personally experience and find out more about the possibilities and depth of the technology and culture discovery there.
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
Companies that stays relevant to today's technology society, their constant forward thinking along with their adaptability and not to mention, presenting and solving clients' needs with pragmatic solutions.
- What plan do you have in starting a business?
I am very interested in resolving technical problems and I strive to improve my knowledge base through this TSM to further enhanced my entrepreneurship in the future. Knowing the similarities/differences of challenges, as well as rising trends in the technology world could very well be the success factor when trying to start my own business.
Past Experiences (optional)
- Accenture - Software Developer cum Researcher, Intern [May 2018 - Aug 2018]
- Accenture - Software Tester, Intern [Nov 2015 - Feb 2016]
- PrimeStaff Management Services - Promoter [Jul 2013 - Aug 2013]
- Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) - Waitress [Jan 2013 - Mar 2013]
What keeps you ticking?
- The appreciation and satisfaction that I get from my peers or clients when I was able to assist them in something. Being useful but yet not taken for granted.
- I also like to learn new stuff in media wise like video editing and Photoshop to widen my non-technical skills so I have something more to offer in my life to suit or assist people in different areas.
