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What has Shiroshini learnt from this internship? |
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โAt the IMU, the curriculum ensured that I was well-equipped with the underlying theory behind these cutting-edge techniques, and the ability to understand and learn quickly. I was able to quickly adapt to the nuances of working alone as well as in a team, something I initially thought would have been challenging for me.โ โHowever, I came to realise that when it came to it, I had the capacity to succeed and more. The realisation dawned on me because of this opportunity to explore not only a new environment, but my own skills and capabilities. My confidence level has increased and I am now more aware of the workings of a biomedical research laboratory, which would allow me to make an informed decision on my passion and career path post-graduation.โ |
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Besides all that, Shiroshini visited the many attractions of Singapore, made new friends and met new people.
She would like to take this opportunity to thank her supervisor at A*STAR, the lovely people she met there, as well as all the biomedical science lecturers who helped to facilitate such an amazing internship experience.
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