{"id":4156,"date":"2024-08-01T07:14:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T07:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-alumn-nus.pantheonsite.io\/alumnus\/?p=4156"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:07:55","slug":"this-nus-alumnus-aced-the-ultimate-university-bucket-list-all-13-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.nus.edu.sg\/thealumnus\/2024\/08\/01\/this-nus-alumnus-aced-the-ultimate-university-bucket-list-all-13-items\/","title":{"rendered":"This NUS Alumnus Aced the Ultimate University Bucket List (All 13 Items!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When Huang Ziwei (Arts & Social Sciences \u201924) stepped into the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2020, he made an extensive bucket list as a means to chart his journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI came into university telling myself that I wanted to leave with no regrets after my four years. I personally believe I have lived my NUS journey to the fullest by my own standards,\u201d said the President of the NUS Students\u2019 Union (NUSSU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If not for the pandemic, Ziwei might not have gone to NUS. Seven years ago, when he stepped out from Temasek Junior College, he had wanted to study in an overseas university to \u201cexperience life and learning beyond the borders of Singapore\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ziwei\u2019s family felt it would be safer for him to stay in Singapore. He decided to head to NUS to do a double major in Political Science and Chinese Studies which, in hindsight he shared, \u201cwas one of the best decisions I have made as I have gained so much here in terms of knowledge, friends, experience, leadership opportunities and more!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of his university highlights include his time \u201cmeeting interesting people through weekly bonding sessions over meals\u201d at Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) where he stayed throughout his four years, being part of the NUS Student Exchange Programme to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and \u201cmustering up the courage and conviction to run for the highest office in Student Governance as the President of NUSSU\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Participating in the NUS Students Exchange Programme to the United States provided Ziwei (left) with lifelong friends, with whom he bonded through study sessions, road trips and daily meals.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough this role presented many challenges and struggles along the way, I have learnt so much and met so many like-minded and passionate individuals that pushed me to work harder to be a better leader and a better person,\u201d he shared.

There is also his passion for badminton. He was captain of the RVRC Badminton team and was the NUS Inter-Faculty Games Badminton Captain for the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. \u201cI will also miss the usual trainings with my team, bonding sessions and competing together with my teammates,\u201d said Ziwei, who noted his biggest takeaway from NUS is his friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through his love of badminton, Ziwei (front row, in red) met like-minded people and new friends.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even after achieving his goals for student life and closing this chapter, he acknowledges that he has a \u201ccertain level of trepidation\u201d as he graduates from NUS. He explained, \u201cThe doubts of whether I will land a good employment, whether my skills learnt in class will be applicable, whether I fit into the company\u2019s culture, whether I will be accepted by my colleagues, and whether I have good progression at my workplace with a competitive salary are all common worries that cast a certain level of fear as we graduate.\u201d

That said, just like how he planned his university bucket list, he has also mapped out the road ahead. Upon graduation, he intends to take a break to travel and spend time with his loved ones before gearing up for work.

He shared, \u201cI aspire to work in roles that require me to be outward and people-facing, managing deals and wealth, encompassing strategic planning and organisational management. My eventual goal is to earn enough capital to start my own business in 10 to 15 years.\u201d

At the same time, he is committed to remaining connected to NUS. 

\u201cAs an alumnus, I plan to stay in contact with NUSSU juniors, offering advice and encouragement to support their growth. I also intend to participate in NUS events such as Homecoming and alumni sharing sessions, and to support NUS and NUSSU bursaries through donations, ensuring future generations have the resources to succeed.\u201d

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