1. year studied in MS: 2003-2010

2. University and course:

• Universiti Brunei Darussalam - BHSc (Medicine)

• University of Nottingham - BMedSci and BMBS (Medicine)

3. Profession: Junior doctor in the UK specialising in Emergency Medicine.

4. Advice to share to juniors:

Set goals and stay focused. Persevere and persist through failures. Keep an open

mind - be open to everything that comes your way. Constantly challenge yourself

and never settle. Find things you enjoy and are passionate about. Take good care of

your physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Lastly, be present - enjoy your

time in MS!

5. Achievements

• Publication in a peer reviewed journal as first author - Cancers of the young population in Brunei Darussalam (2014)

• President of BruNotts Society and Chief Executive Chair of 13th BruNotts Easter Games (2015-2016)

• NHS Leadership Academy Award in Healthcare Leadership (2019)

• Invited as keynote speaker for Brunei Postgraduate Symposium (2019)

6. Fav quote:

• I don't have one. Just listen to your parents and teachers!

1. Year studied in MS: 2004-2010

2. University and course:

• University of Essex - BSc Psychology (2011-2014)

• Universiti Brunei Darussalam - Master of Teaching (2014-2016)

3. Profession:

• Educational Psychologist, Special Education Unit, MOE (2020-NOW)

• Educational Officer, SR Orang Kaya Besar Imas Subok (2016-2020)

4. Advice to share to juniors:

It's okay to fail and it's okay to make mistakes, keep learning from trial and error

because we become wise by understanding problems. Never stop exploring things

outside of your comfort zone to gain new knowledge and skills. If you're afraid of

doing it alone, do it with a friend. Most importantly, always make sure to have fun

along the way because #funowezwinz!

Never stop exploring things outside of your comfort zone.

5. Achievements:

• ‘Pemimpin Muda Belia’ (Youth Leader Award) during the 14^th National Youth Day

• 2^nd Place in Young Executive Programme Cohort-3

• SCOT 5^th ‘Honorary Award’

• ‘Certificate of Aspiration’ Award

• ‘Best Center Court Player (Beginner)’ during Netball Championship in conjuction with Teacher’s Day 2016

6. Fav quotes:

• "But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows while you know not." (Quran 2:216)

• "The best of people are those that bring benefit to the rest of mankind." – Prophet Muhammad SAW

• "If you get tired, learn to rest. Not to quit." – Banksy

1. Year studied in MS: 1998 - 2004

2. University and courses:

• Imperial College London (MEng Chemical Engineering)

• Cass Business School (MSc Finance)

3. Profession: Head of Financial Engineering, Treasury and Global Markets, BIBD.

4. Advise to share to juniors: Change can be scary but you know what's scarier? Allowing Fear to stop you from growing, evolving and progressing. Never afraid to try something new, because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know.

5. Achievements:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - The Chartered Financial Analyst program is a postgraduate professional certification offered internationally by the American-based CFA Institute to investment and financial professionals. It has the highest level of global legal and regulatory recognition of finance-related qualifications.

• Founder/owner of Si Manja Pet Grooming Spa, a pet grooming services provider based in Serusop and Sengkurong.

6. Fav quote:

• "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life".

1. Year studied in MS: 2003-2009

2. University and course:

• BSc Medical Biochemistry, University of Leicester.

• MSc Cancer, University College London

3. Profession: Senior Insurance Planner/ Lesmills Instructor/ Business Owner

4. Advice to share to juniors: Dont be afraid to make mistakes and fail but learn from it and keep going)

5. Achievements:

• Awarded DANA scholarship 2008

• Top New Insurance Planner 2016

• ELITE AIM 2 Bodypump, 2017

1. Year in MS : 2005 – 2011

2. University and course:

• LLB (Hons) Laws – University of Kent

• Bar Professional Training Course – City Law School, City University, London

3. Profession: Lawyer at Brunei Shell Petroleum.

4. Advice to share to juniors:

One the things we ought to be told when we are growing up is that, everybody does

life at their own pace. It is okay if you have yet to figure out what is best for you.

You may grow up appreciating societal norms but you should never feel pressured

by the ideologies of what a “successful life” should look like. You are the driver in

this journey where there is no one fixed recipe to doing life.

If I could write a note to the me when I was your age, I would tell myself the same

things that I am about to tell you here.

The thought of the future and its uncertainties may be unnerving. There are so

many things that you may be losing sleep over; your grades, your goals, your

passion, your relationships or your insecurities over the physical changes your body

is going through. There may be days when your self-doubt gets the better of you.

There may be times when you may get disheartened. Whatever it is that you’re

going through right now or may go through in the future, however challenging or

overwhelming they are or may seem to be, always remember this one thing; that is,

to be kind to yourself. It never hurts to pause, take a breather from it and do

something that heals your mind and body before getting back on track. If nobody

has told you this yet, you are a smart and worthy person, and, you are definitely

more capable than you perceive yourself to be. Never be too hard on yourself and

trust me when I say, you will get through them.

You will soon learn that you are not defined by your past, how well you do

academically in school or how impressive of a career you have. Instead, you will

leave more of a meaningful impact on the people around you with your open mind,

positive attitude, respect for others, compassion, humility and for giving your best

genuine efforts with others and in all that you do.

Be confident that you will achieve great things in life. Seize every opportunities, be

courageous to challenge even if it means you need to step out of your comfort

zone, pursue your passions but above all, be present, have fun, enjoy every

beautiful moment your journey in life brings you and be proud of the young

individual you will grow to become.

Best of luck in all of your endeavours – the best is yet to come.

Please do not shy away from asking your career teachers to connect us if you wish

to have a casual chat over the serious (how did a government scholar pursuing to

do criminal prosecution land a commercial/corporate lawyer job (and loving it

too!)?) or the casuals (how do I balance my career with my passions?).

5. Achievements:

• Called to the Bar of England and Wales

• Called to the Bar of Brunei Darussalam

• BSP Women in Focus Network Committee member

• Women of the Future Nominee (Year 2021)

• Advocate for women empowerment

• Licensed fitness instructor for two different programmes

• Head Student and President of the Student Council (Year 2010)

• Assistant Sports House Captain (Year 2011)

• Top Student Awards

• International Student Exchange Programmes

6. Fav quotes:

• “They told me I couldn’t, so I did.”

• “I did everything he did, but backwards and in high heels.”

• “Things may not always work out the way you planned but everything happens for a reason.”

• “Start today, and you will find yourself getting closer to where you hope to find yourself to be. Never underestimate your own will and determination.”

• “Live in the present; the future you can’t know, the past you can’t change.”

1. Years studied in MS: 2007-2013

2. University and course:

• University of Southampton, BSc Oceanography

• University of Bologna, Italy; University of Cadiz, Spain; University of Algarve, Portugal, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Water and Coastal Management, EMJMD WACOMA

3. Profession: Master’s student / PADI SCUBA Instructor

4. Advice to share to juniors: Be brave to strive for your dreams and never let anything stop you. Take that leap of faith no matter how scary things may seem in the beginning.

5. Achievements

• DANA Scholarship, for Bachelor’s study.

• Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, for Master’s study.

• Over 6 years of experience working in the ocean environment in Southeast Asia particularly in coral reef rehabilitation and marine conservation.

• Advancing Long-term Leadership Initiatives Summit, Dec 2019, Tokyo, Japan (participant).

• YSEALI Seeds for the Future Grant, Apr 2019, Khao Lak, Thailand (project leader).

• Malaysia International Dive Expo, May 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (invited speaker).

• YSEALI Eco & Sustainable Tourism Workshop, Mar 2019, Luang Prabang, Laos (participant).

• YSS-ASEAN Volunteer Leadership Development Programme, Dec 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (participant).

• YSS-ASEAN Volunteer Mission, July 2018, Sarawak, Malaysia (participant).

• YSEALI Academic Fellowship, Mar 2018, USA (participant).

• YSEALI Borneo Eco-Warriors, Jul 2017, Sabah, Malaysia (participant).

• Coral Cay Conservation Marine Volunteer, Jul 2016, Sogod, Philippines (participant).

6. Fav quote:

• “In the end… We only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have,and the decisions we waited too long to make.” ― Lewis Carroll

1. Year studied in MS: 2006-2012

2. University and course:

• BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science- The University of Edinburgh

3. Profession: Sports Scientist/ Myofascial Release Therapist

4. Advice to share to juniors: Follow your passion and always believe in what you do

5. Achievements:

   • Opening Traphy Physiotherapy and Sports Science Centre,

• Attended FINA World Championship in Gwanju 2019 as a Sports Recovery Therapist (Swimming)

6. Fav quote:

   • Never forget why you started