Leading with passion and conviction
Marcus Wong is a 2nd year undergraduate in the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at the Singapore Management University, majoring in Communication Management. He is also a Quantedge Foundation Scholar since 2018. Marcus is actively involved in extra-curricular campus activities and was Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the Freshmen Orientation 2019. Recognised for his leadership, he was more recently elected as the incoming 16th President of the SMU Students’ Association Council (SMUSA Council) for AY2020/21. The SMUSA Council is the highest office of student leadership in SMU which aims to safeguard and champion the rights of students. He hopes to give back to the community by reaching out to as many students as possible and aims to focus on mental health awareness in his current term. Beyond SMUSA, he is passionate about events management and aspires to own an ice-cream bar in the future. |
"I hope that SMUSA can be a student body that adds colour to student life, puts a smile on students’ faces and supports them during their times of trouble, ultimately living up to our tagline of being 'With you, for you'"
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From the beginning of my term as President, supporting mental health has been a priority of our executive committee and it is something that resonates deeply with me. While we are proud that Singapore has one of the best education systems in the world, the pressure that students face can sometimes feel immense. Unfortunately, some students are not able to handle this pressure well and this can affect their mental health.
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Rather than set out big goals, I am one who consistently sets small but achievable goals towards my desired outcomes. Being an introvert, I am currently working towards being more vocal and confident when I speak to large audiences. I plan to eventually major in communication management as I believe that communication is crucial in every organisation.
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"Rather than set out big goals, I am one who consistently sets small but achievable goals towards my desired outcomes."
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"'A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.' I believe that in order to grow and develop, one has to go through tough tides and learn through those experiences!"
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One quote that has always resonated with me: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” I believe that in order to grow and develop, one has to go through tough tides and learn through those experiences!
To end with another quote “what comes easy won’t last, what lasts won’t come easy.” |