Why Khazanah Scholarship is for you? My first word was “Gajah” or elephant in Malay. However, that does not mean I am destined to be a zoo vet. As I grew up, airplanes in the blue sky always fascinated me. How the airplane flied overwhelmed me for years. Since that, my journey in the science world began. I then started playing with Lego, a line of construction toys and enjoyed building. Throughout my school years I had triumphed in many robotic competitions and science fairs. My passion of…
Bob thought about this “Why are you asking me this question, are you unhappy?” “No. I am not unhappy, I love you and the kids and we are doing well. But…” Tia told Bob about Jane and how it had triggered her own thoughts on her life, on their lives. Bob thought about this question, He was in his forties, reasonably successful, the clock ran his life, this was true and he admired Jane’s husband for keeping a specific time for his wife. Bob had never thought about it and he sensed that Tia disapproved…
Why should Christmas be banned? My mother always makes a point in making sure I know never to lie to her. But that made me think, is it right for her to lie to me for the first 9 years of my life? Tricking children into behaving well in order to receive presents. Isn't that bribery? Parents say that you should never lie and always tell the truth, but the way I see it is, they have gone against their word and become a hypocrite. On the other hand they could be enhancing enjoyment. But I know…
Why is Columbia the School for You? Why is Columbia the school for me? At first glance, this question seemed easy to answer - a simple question – and maybe it is. Perhaps the question is simple and I am complicated, so stubborn and “unique” that I could not accept the more obvious answers: the prestige, the history, the financial opportunities that will come my way if I apply myself there. How proud I would be to have “Columbia Graduate” on my resume! But no, no these reasons are simply not adequate…
Why is it that death is the only certain thing that anyone and everyone should anticipate from life? Nothing in life is set; things can change in a matter of seconds. Death is the end; the end for the pain and for suffering that is going on in one’s life. A single event can change a person’s life forever, it gives them a different perspective, and it alters a path than they would have expected to be on. Both Go Ask Alice by Anonymous and You Before Me by Jojo Moyes are two perfect pieces of literature…
the question "why do you want to work for this company?" This common interview question is phrased in a simple manner, but this it encompasses a range of sub-questions that you must be aware of. Interviewers ask this because they want to know the following: * What do you know about this company? * Why have you chosen to apply in this particular company? * Do you have a specific job in mind? * How do you intend to use your skills in relation to the job that you are applying for…
Do not ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country "We have to labor, and to work, and work hard, to give reality to our dreams. Those dreams are for the world, for all the nations and peoples are too closely knit together today for any one of them to imagine that it can live apart. Peace has been said to be indivisible; so is freedom, so is prosperity now, and so also is disaster in this One World that can no longer be split into isolated fragments." A true patriot…
themselves good citizens just because they work, pay taxes and obey law. But is it enough? Not for everyone. Good citizens do not serve their own interest but rather understand that their deeds affect the world around them. They serve their families, friends and others in need without prejudice and selfishness. They care about the condition of their community, country and the world. For me actions of a good citizen include protection of the country, education and community service. All citizens should in…
WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB? “I am certain that I can make an impact and bring benefit to the company and to myself. This job would allow me to use my proven skills to bring great value to this company( specific example of how your skills bring value! ). I applied for this job since it matches my skills and abilities, my previous experience and positions. This job is a logical step forward for me and if I was appointed then I feel you would not be disappointed.” WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB…
what is quite possibly one of his most famous quotes: "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what can you do for your country." This was followed up by, "My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." Exactly 44 years after Kennedy's Inaugural address, it might be worthwhile to revisit the implications of this statement. Can it be said that it is quite the liberal glorification that we…