Amkelo Hlongwane would like to see youth taking the lead and bringing in new ideas to make the world a better place.
I chose Chemical Engineering because it’s a broad field, and there is so much potential for change with it.
My curiosity about the processing world and how much more can be done in this industry.
I would like to see the youth taking the lead and bringing in new ideas to make the world a better place. I see myself contributing to this by playing my part as a future chemical engineer and coming up with new, sustainable and economically friendly ideas.
Katlehong Technical Senior Secondary School located in Katlehong in Gauteng.
I enjoyed how I had to critically analyse a statement to get information especially in physical science. This has helped me to be able to read with understanding. I also got addicted to the feeling you get when you finally get an answer correct.
They lack understanding while reading and also do not practice enough.
Once you start telling yourself you can do it and working hard to make sure you achieve it, you will surely make it. The negativity of saying that physical sciences and maths are hard is the reason you feel demotivated. No one is always right, but giving up is never an option.
Go for a career you know you will be passionate about. Work hard even when things are not easy. Also start working now because this is where your journey actually starts.
An achiever is someone who learns from their mistakes. The only way to learn from your mistakes is to try harder and harder every time.
Our country is counting on us to make the change we truly need. Stand up, work harder, improve every time, and start understanding that education is the key.
Do not stop doing your work. It may not be easy for you, but keep on giving to other learners what you gave to us. It may not be all of us, but you are changing many lives.
George M Whitesides, a Professor at Harvard University, is considered one of the best in the chemistry field. All I want to say to him is, “I am coming for your title soon!”
S.E.T. for socio-economic growth
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