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'''Academic Year''': Year 3 (2019) <br> | '''Academic Year''': Year 3 (2019) <br> | ||
'''Degree''': BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions), BBM (Major in Quantitative Finance) | '''Degree''': BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions), BBM (Major in Quantitative Finance) | ||
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| − | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why | + | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why TSM?</font>== |
| − | '''What | + | '''What motivates you to join TSM?''' <br> |
| + | I have always been curious about understanding the mechanics of starting a business and constantly keeping abreast with the market to remain competitive in the industry. TSM provides a nice blend of theory, application and even exposure to directly interact with the companies themselves to gain a better insight into the entrepreneurship scene. Seoul hosts a variety of start-ups that have thrived over the years, and I am excited to learn about their journey to success. I am also intrigued to learn about the differences in start-up culture between Seoul and Singapore and explore the entrepreneurship scene outside of Singapore. | ||
| + | '''Where would you like to visit?''' <br> | ||
| + | Seoul: CLO, Google Campus, Dcamp, SNU, Venta VR, Samsung Town | ||
| − | '''What | + | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Starting a business</font>== |
| + | '''What types of business interest you?''' <br> | ||
| + | I am interested in businesses that revolve around technology and finance, especially financial literacy. I regularly volunteer my time to teach young adults essential personal finance knowledge and skills to give them a firm foundation in managing their money. Additionally, I am volunteering at an NGO that teaches underprivileged children technology skills such as Python and Web Development. Such initiatives that empower the community highly resonate with me. I believe that there is immense potential to integrate technology into educating the community. | ||
| + | '''What plans do you have in starting a business?''' <br> | ||
| + | I do not have plans to start a business in the short term. However, I am inclined to venture into the entrepreneur space after accumulating sufficient experience in the workforce. One idea which I am particularly passionate about is building a business to educate young adults on financial literacy. Through interactive games, users can pick up personal finance skills while earning tokens that can be exchanged for real money. I believe that through technology, educational content can be easily consumed by the community while empowering them to make informed financial decisions in their lives. | ||
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Past Experiences</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Past Experiences</font>== | ||
'''Internships: <br> | '''Internships: <br> | ||
| − | * | + | * Global Markets - Operational Risk Intern, BNP Paribas (Dec 2021 - Present) |
* Software Engineering Intern, DHL Express (May 2021 - Aug 2021) | * Software Engineering Intern, DHL Express (May 2021 - Aug 2021) | ||
* Software Engineering Intern, Talenox (May 2020 - Aug 2020) | * Software Engineering Intern, Talenox (May 2020 - Aug 2020) | ||
'''CCAs: <br> | '''CCAs: <br> | ||
| + | * Deputy Sponsorship Director, SMU Patron's Day 2022 (2021, 2022) | ||
* President, SMU Ellipsis (2021) | * President, SMU Ellipsis (2021) | ||
| − | * | + | * Ellipsis President, SMUSA Council (2021) |
* Financial Literacy Trainer, Citi-SMU Financial Literacy Club (2021 - Present) | * Financial Literacy Trainer, Citi-SMU Financial Literacy Club (2021 - Present) | ||
| + | * Finance Deputy, SMU Ellipsis (2020) | ||
'''Awards: <br> | '''Awards: <br> | ||
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>What keeps you ticking?</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>What keeps you ticking?</font>== | ||
| + | To constantly learn and try new things, while building a better version of myself everyday | ||
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About Wei Xiang
SMU email: weixiangtoh.2019@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weixiang-toh/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2019)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions), BBM (Major in Quantitative Finance)
Why TSM?
What motivates you to join TSM?
I have always been curious about understanding the mechanics of starting a business and constantly keeping abreast with the market to remain competitive in the industry. TSM provides a nice blend of theory, application and even exposure to directly interact with the companies themselves to gain a better insight into the entrepreneurship scene. Seoul hosts a variety of start-ups that have thrived over the years, and I am excited to learn about their journey to success. I am also intrigued to learn about the differences in start-up culture between Seoul and Singapore and explore the entrepreneurship scene outside of Singapore.
Where would you like to visit?
Seoul: CLO, Google Campus, Dcamp, SNU, Venta VR, Samsung Town
Starting a business
What types of business interest you?
I am interested in businesses that revolve around technology and finance, especially financial literacy. I regularly volunteer my time to teach young adults essential personal finance knowledge and skills to give them a firm foundation in managing their money. Additionally, I am volunteering at an NGO that teaches underprivileged children technology skills such as Python and Web Development. Such initiatives that empower the community highly resonate with me. I believe that there is immense potential to integrate technology into educating the community.
What plans do you have in starting a business?
I do not have plans to start a business in the short term. However, I am inclined to venture into the entrepreneur space after accumulating sufficient experience in the workforce. One idea which I am particularly passionate about is building a business to educate young adults on financial literacy. Through interactive games, users can pick up personal finance skills while earning tokens that can be exchanged for real money. I believe that through technology, educational content can be easily consumed by the community while empowering them to make informed financial decisions in their lives.
Past Experiences
Internships:
- Global Markets - Operational Risk Intern, BNP Paribas (Dec 2021 - Present)
- Software Engineering Intern, DHL Express (May 2021 - Aug 2021)
- Software Engineering Intern, Talenox (May 2020 - Aug 2020)
CCAs:
- Deputy Sponsorship Director, SMU Patron's Day 2022 (2021, 2022)
- President, SMU Ellipsis (2021)
- Ellipsis President, SMUSA Council (2021)
- Financial Literacy Trainer, Citi-SMU Financial Literacy Club (2021 - Present)
- Finance Deputy, SMU Ellipsis (2020)
Awards:
- SMU Excellence in Student Life - Bronze Award (2022)
What keeps you ticking?
To constantly learn and try new things, while building a better version of myself everyday
