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God is so amazing. How he has created us all to have different talents and made differently.. and with that to have the ability and creativity to build an enterprise that creates value and good for the world.. wow..

God is in control. He is sovereign.

In Business and Finance, it’s dealing with money, and sometimes, thing can get really messy (greed, deception, lies). It’s a great comfort to know that God is still in control amidst all that happens around.

I really enjoy my major and what I do.

One thing great about businesses is that they create value in the lives of people. The ability to create an enterprise through creativity and human effort is so so special. The ability to learn how to manage and steward money well is also something that’s practical too.

Fav thing: Being able to think of ideas and be creative to turn an underperforming asset into places that are either economically viable or places that can forge and encourage community placemaking and interaction.

Struggles: Balancing between Church , God, School, Work - There are many many many things that demand attention and ultimately there’s no time to do everything. It’s still a bit of a struggle (But SWAT has really been a good reminder as to where my identity lies)

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1a. The lovely thing about my field is that looking at the intricate way our body works and the complex machinery that goes on every moment to keep us functioning really shows how intelligent and creative God was when He created us. My discipline finds it particularly easy to say that God was the first biomedical engineer - that He really put everything inside us there in the exact right places so that we could live, work, play and enjoy the rest of His beautiful creation. Right now, so much is going on behind the scenes to even let me think of the words and move my fingers to type this that I can't help but be amazed.

1b. God's call to love others and His greater plan in redeeming creation play out in a very straightforward manner for me. As a Christian, it makes even more sense for me to go about the design, manufacture and maintenance of medical devices in a way that puts the patient/user first, because that allows me to directly love other humans created in God's image. When I work on a therapy that helps people with cancer, I see myself as participating in God's plan to redeem this sinful world just as a conservationist protecting a species or a politician addressing inequality would. But being a child of God also requires me to bear in mind the original, perfect image in which He created humans, and to make sure to work ethically within the created order and with appreciation for the value of life big and small.

2a. My major is about serving patients with better healthcare through creating more effective medical devices. I love the patient-centric focus but also how much creativity and mechanical problem-solving is required instead of skills in working with people (because that is hard and unpredictable :D)

2b. A big struggle for me is how the healthcare technology market is as profit-driven as any other, and often what we develop is what is profitable instead of what is helpful. Most of what is profitable is helpful, but many helpful things are not profitable. Although I don't see an immediate way to fix this, I live in hope that God will call together capable and caring engineers, clinicians, and policymakers to provide care for those who need it but can't always pay for it.

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[1] Academic Journey

I think in politics, we learn about how different policies or different decisions would lead to different outcomes both for the country and its economy. Human leaders try and do what they can to do things. It’s very human based. Humans making decisions based on “scientific” and “statistical” data. And I sometimes wonder how countries would be different if God is involved in these decisions. For a lot of countries, being able to make money/be rich/sustain its economy is one of the main goals in ensuring they can survive. We always discuss “what policies/ideology is the best? Which ones would benefit the most? Policies that have Pros >>> cons”

How I see God in my field… it’s very “Christian” of me to hope that leaders would be more Christ-like, not focusing on “who got the most money” “who have most amount of land” but instead, “what policies can help us love one another more?” “How can we help the sick, poor, and the hungry”.

God showed us His love first, and we should reciprocate that love to everyone else. Idealistically: A world filled with love, and joy and Christlikeness

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I like my major as it showed me a new perspective of how politics and econs are very intertwined. How decisions by the government for economy affects everyone and not just economy.

I think my struggles are more general in that it’s hard for me to understand some topics.

And also that I may become pessimist about the issues of the world.

But God speaks to me in a way that he made my heart hurt for those who hurt Him. (I’m very emotional about certain issues)

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Academic journey:

I find it interesting to reflect on how the complexities of the subject in turn show how our God is creative and all-knowing. The fact that the financial numbers are able to balance and reach a consensus is fascinating to me

The nature of my field is competitive (i dont exactly plan on pursuing pure accounting as a career but more of the business/ finance route). My relationship with God has encouraged me to treat others with love, even though sometimes people may be snakes and are always hungry to get ahead, at times at the expense of others. Also it has given me the strength to persevere in my field

student life

I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my major hahah. I was never particularly good at accounting and concepts always took a lot of time and effort for me to understand. So oftentimes i would say learning it was something that i dread. However, i do feel that, as im soon graduating, it has been a time of growth and me learning to navigate my anxieties. My favourite thing about my major is how is taught me to be more financially literate, because i think if i was not in the course i would be very financially illiterate hahahah.

Struggled with anxiety and purpose, and asking God why im studying what im studying as well. Also struggled where i should work. But i think slowly but surely, God has been making my path straighter and im able to understand his purpose for me and his path for me!

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Academically it's been a good journey with good results. Outside of academics, I have also been lucky enough to land some good roles within the more competitive part of this industry.

I think it's amazing how in finance, I have the privilege to observe how business work, to generate turnover and overcome obstacles towards growth. It gives me an appreciation of what humanity can do when we set our mind to it.

It's hard to see God in this largely self-glorifying industry. It's easier to see it in my daily life through the long hours spent; trying to understand clients; working on financial models; making presentations for pitches. It takes self-discipline and integrity, values that can be applied to our walk with God as well.

Learning about God's character also allows me to view my colleagues and clients as humans too, built in God's likeness, instead of faceless cogs in capitalist machinery. I'm reminded to treat them with love and kindness.

This field is also ripe for harvesting. So many here are searching for meaning. Meaning that they will never find within investment banking or consulting. Let us be salt and light in this field as give these people an answer to what they're searching for.

In terms of student life, being in finance is difficult as almost everyone here is money-hungry and non-religious. It gets lonely. But it also brings me back to the point above: That the harvest is ready, but the gatherers are few.

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Academic journey

OT has taught me to view people holistically. To not just aknowlege their need for care, but to also appreciate that they have their own interests and values that make them complex and beautiful which points to the magnificance of God our creator

As each generation of OTs continue to try their best to promote health and wellbeing among our clients....I see that the world is broken and in need of God's redemption and restoration...but I also see how God is gracious and has given us the capacity to love, to persevere, to be resilient in the face of our imperfection (practitioners, clients, caregivers alike)

In the view of God's grace and his sovereignty, I find confidence in knowing that I can rely in Him to provide the wisdom, discernment and compassion needed to help my clients in the future

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tl;dr my field of study helps me to realise that the earth is so much more than just singapore and it makes me think of different communities and different countries and how they experience life so differently from us.

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[1] Academic journey

I would say the content of my major doesn’t really impact the way I see God. But I have taken some classes where I studied other religions (I had to read the Qu’ran and the Mahabharata) and I was able to see how different our God is to those deities in other religions. In that way, I see God as such a unique God, one that loves us so much not because of what we have done but just because of who we are. We don’t have to earn our salvation, it is just given to us.

When studying my major, I find myself in awe of God’s creation. Additionally, I can see how through the events of the world, that we are broken and are in need to God. We are broken and imperfect but when we are reunited with God, He is the one that makes us whole.

[2] Student life

I think my major is just an interest of mine that I decided to purse academically. My favourite thing about history is just learning about interesting facts and stories of the past. While is it difficult for me to learn about devastations and tragedies in the past, I do think that we can learn a lot from our past and mistakes.

Some struggles I face as a student is not tying my self-worth to my grades and academic performance. While God calls us to be students and to excel in that position, I constantly need to remind myself that my identity and worth in found in God and in His hands, I am enough🙏🏻

To you reading this, continue to press on in the areas where God has placed you in and continue to be the salt and light of the world, glorifying God always <333

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[1]The content of psychology helps me to see how God sees other people - with no judgment, with empathy (not influenced by human assumptions and beliefs).

in psychology, I learn that religion helps with one’s mental health because it gives one hope and purpose. However, this makes me feel like we are reducing Christianity to a form of therapy rather than something we are created for.

[2]I think psychology aligns with my calling at this current point of time, and so I see it as a way to equip myself for God’s work. I like my major because it’s applicable in my daily life.

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I have managed to connect what is said in God’s word to political science and history. I have the opportunity to view the sin and brokenness of this world through the lens of history and political science. I also get to think and reflect on the best systems of governance to limit the greedy and power hungry nature of humans, I get to hear arguments for types of governance and think why that is flawed, and how God’s rule is so different to human rule. I can make really interesting connections between Christian ideas and ideas in political science. The idea of check and balances in political science requires accountability and transparency, terms that we as Christians are familiar with. So when we are vulnerable (transparent) with one another, we open ourselves up to be accountable, or to be kept under check and balance with each other.

Another idea that I have connected is the idea of legitimizing ourselves, or justifying ourselves. The ideal of meritocracy appeals to the desire to use our achievements to feel good about ourselves, to anchor our identity in, to be accepted socially, or even used before God. However, because “while we were yet sinners Christ died for us”, our value has already been fixed, all we need to do is to believe (or to buy into the ideology). While actions will flow from this ideology that Christ has redeemed us, there is no pressure on us to perform rituals to “purify” ourselves before God.

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I understand how money can be someones greatest priority in life and how counter cultural it is to follow what God calls us to do with money. it makes me remember that following God requires us to give up fleshly desires and reorientate our goals.

Through understanding God’s character and reading God’s Word, I know that money is not meant to glorify ourselves but to glorify God, that what we receive is by the grace of God and every time we spend money, we need to do so with God at the center. Every dollar needs to be accounted for as our aim is to steward this resources that God has blessed us with towards building His kingdom. When we tithe, we remember that this money is not from God and that the accumulation of wealth is not everything. When we bless, we remember the call to love others and build His kingdom. When we save, we remember that while being responsible over our money is a good thing, life does not consist of the abundance of our possession and that the amount of money in our bank account does not mean much. Our security is to be placed on God instead. When we invest, we do so responsibly, not out of greed. We do not aim to beat the market and rocket our wealth by taking risks. When we insure, we remember that we need to provide for our family, maintaining the faith that God will provide but taking steps to being responsible. When we pay our taxes, we remember that if we are faithful in the small things, we will be faithful in the big things. We maintain integrity and pay to the government what is required of us. We give cheerfully and have a loose hold on money, stewarding it for the glory of God, knowing that what He gives, He can take away. We are content and blessed with what is given to us. Money is a powerful weapon that can be stewarded to do so much in God’s kingdom. We cannot let such a weapon fall into satans hands.

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How does the content of dietetics and nutrition impact how you see God:

Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry showed me how God meticulously and intelligently created our bodies to function as a system.

How does your understanding of God’s character and God’s word affect the way you view your field?

It’s a form of creation care! Caring for our bodies and influencing others to care for their bodies too. Taking care of the temple of God 🫶

What does your major mean to you?

It is my passion. It helps me to live a lifestyle that takes care of the body God has created for me, such that I can do his work.

What is your favourite thing about your major?

It sets me on a meaningful career path. One that enables me to engage with patients and listen to their stories.

What are some of your struggles as a student and how does God speak into that?

Feelings of inadequacy and incompetency. Lacking in areas such as knowledge and skills to counsel patients. Reminding me of the parable of the talents, not everyone is born with equal talents and it’s okay. What’s more important is how we use what we already have to serve Him.

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How does the content of Computer Science impact how YOU see God?

complex foundation of simple everyday tools reflects the vast intelligence of God

How does your understanding of God's character and God's Word affect the way you view your field?

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What does your major mean to you? What us your favourite thing about your major?

personal interest. grasping concepts of how things were developed

What are some of your struggles as a student, and how does God speak into that?

really love and want to learn as much as possible in this space but impossible due to the differences of exam questions

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— i see God in nursing when i see my patients recover and leave the hospital with smiles on their faces :)

— i see God’s goodness to those who share that they’re christians; i’ve had a few conversations with christian patients who told me about how they’ve held fast to the Lord during their health journey <3

— it was hard to reconcile with the pain and suffering that i saw in the hospital; especially for young patients who got sick or elderly patients who don’t have family members by their side. but God is faithful and just, and i’ve taken comfort in the fact that the Lord will take care of them anyway. this helped me to realise the urgency that we should adopt in sharing the gospel, because we might think that we have a lot of time / that someone else might do it, but it might not be the case.

— i love the knowledge that i’ve gained in understanding the human body; it’s so intricate, and (while it was terrible when studying for exams) it’s helped me to admire God even more, for being so precise and specific in how He’s created us. i love learning about how He created us!

— nursing to me is a way that i can reach out and show love and care to others, with practical skills that i can apply anywhere in the world. even though i’m not allowed to share the gospel explicitly, i believe that the Lord can use me to help the patients i interact with to witness His great love for them. i wanna reflect His light! :-)

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The more I study my course, the more godless the world seems, and this shows me all the more how much we need Christ in our lives, and the importance of hope in salvation on the Final Day when Christ comes again,

God's character and Word feel so different in my own experience compared to what we learn about the failings and negative impacts of Christianity in the world, both historical and contemporary. However, I view it not as "God's way led to a lot of bad things" but more of "the failings of man applied and misused the Word and Character of God to suit their own agendas and needs and in doing so, caused many injustices and pain that the world feels even today.

My favorite thing about my major is that I can see it happen in real life (both in awe and in horror). Eg. My lecturer used the Syrian Civil War as a case study on the concepts of War and Peace, and within a week, a good part of that lecture was outdated as rebel forces seized the Syrian capital of Damascus. I love the fact that my major is about telling stories of people, states and events and how they shape the world today, and how we can live with and learn from the past.

I struggle with finding community outside of CF in my class, most people don't talk during lectures and since my mods are 100% exam, it can be very isolating and lonely. Additionally, when I hear graphic stories of atrocities and injustices committed by man, its very easy to despair. I feel God shows me these things and allows me to experience these feelings to prepare me for a future. I am not sure what that future holds, but I still feel like I have to hold onto that hope and trust in God.

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God is just and loving, nurturing and sacrificial and He is a provider. This immediately rules out a lot of common predatory business practices, Shifts the lens of the objectives of your labour and mandates meaning/purpose in your efforts.

God especially and aggressively detests those who use their wealth to oppress and perpetuate cycles of suffering upon others.

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My major is a small stepping stone into the fullness of a life with God. A life that is laid down and a life that sees and tastes His provision. I will taste and see that the Lord is good and His mercies are new every morning.

Favourite thing: flexible timetables and more time for ministry/passions/people.

Struggle to find purpose in plenty of the business mods…i suppose they can be used to teach soft skills etc but….

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[1] Academic Journey

I think it help me question myself on my intent and whether that aligns with God’s will. God is a good God, who has a plan and path set out for me. I actually really like studying business and He has blessed me enough to find public speaking easy. God is never changing and is sovereign above all else. I can try to be as competitive as I can and learn as much to be better, but it’s still God’s will at hand. I really wna glorify him in my work but its hard. > to not serve both masters

[2] Student life

A means to build my foundation for my career. I love doing presentations and QnA. Excel is really fun too. Its kinda like being a good generalist. Adaptable if u will. Not everyone is made to be specialists. I struggle to not close off and study by myself for my own selfish desires to succeed. God has shown me great people and that makes me open up a bit more.

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[1] How does the content of law impact how you see God?

How does your understanding of God’s character and God’s Word affect the way you view your field?

Law is honestly the best course I could ever picked and I think God knew that. I got to really understand and see how things in law are principally and how they are so well reasoned and I keep seeing the links back to the Word. Because one part of law (in this case equity) used to be given out by priests, not by judges, its principles were asking what is the right thing to do from a Christian perspective. It got me to see how much God influences the way we are ruled and managed. That our issues boil down back to man’s innate sin or flesh to go against God’s rules that they are penalties and remedies to restore back order. Often, I understand God only as King or Father. But God as Judge is a new area of study to me, and how like in a court of law, there is no hiding from God and we are called to account for our liabilities and actions. Made me appreciate salvation that we are saved by grace through faith and how we have a responsibility for what we do on the earth.

[2] student life

What does law mean to me? What is my favourite thing about law?

Law was a dream for me because my family never thought anyone would be able to enter in so it really was a gift I’m learning to appreciate more and more in how that knowledge can promote equality, preserve liberty and prevent cruelty. Learnt about how the world works in governance as a result more than I realised. My favourite thing is the content and the academic rigour to learn about power and society with the opportunity to debate abd actually use that knowledge to do meaningful things such as pro bono work.

What are some of my struggles as a student and how does God speak into that?

Self worth! It’s vv easy to get a ton of Bs and Cs cmg into law school where all your self worth issues arise because you wonder whether you’re good enough! I think God outed to me how much I put my self worth in my grades and my future because we settle our jobs in y2! Matthew 6:33 is a great reminder to “seek first the kingdom of the Lord and all these things shall come to you”! Character is harder to grow than a good GPA!!

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It reminds me that we are all beautifully and wonderfully made by God. I have a duty to care for God's creation and fight evil in this industry. It allows me to treat patients and also give advice on how they can sin less if their health conditions are caused by their sin and degeneracy, such as STDs, lung cancer or liver failure. Many people in our society lead lives of sib such as getting tattoos and wearing revealing clothes and vaping and committing sexual sin. I feel a strong urge to fight sin and degeneracy.

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It reminds me that we are all beautifully and wonderfully made by God. I have a duty to care for God's creation and fight evil in this industry. It allows me to treat patients and also give advice on how they can sin less if their health conditions are caused by their sin and degeneracy, such as STDs, lung cancer or liver failure. Many people in our society lead lives of sib such as getting tattoos and wearing revealing clothes and vaping and committing sexual sin. I feel a strong urge to fight sin and degeneracy.

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I think that the content of the course has made me view God as someone who gave men the tools to be very calculative and scam people for money by preserving the prestige of a firm. I don’t think God and Finance can ever come into mix together, sorry. Maybe the more practical side of it is to use it to calculate how much finances are needed, but because men are so flawed, I don’t think God can use men and finance for good (Then again God can always challenge me isn’t it?)

My major means prestige, competition and survival. I don’t really like my major. But I enjoy seeing results though and I see a lot of calculation in finance (I enjoy solving problems).

I think it’s very hard to connect with finance students lol. I’m grateful I have some Christian fellowship people from school :)

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A) Mechanical is a very logical but frustrating course that has been really dry and hard to understand. It does not really impact the way I see God, maybe in the way that I can’t understand or SEE God.

b) I feel like this is a very competitive and self centred course where success is based on your own academic drive and integrity. I feel better knowing that as I study / find my passion / understand my calling, God has a plan for me and he will not put me through suffering that is too much for me. Every step I take will be used to fulfil Gods kingdom and that I will be able to find my place in this world.

Honestly, I have mixed feelings about what ME means to me. I really dislike what I am learning or reading as it’s so formula based with advanced math and science. I chose the course based on what I could do next from my course in Poly. I could complete it and barely scrape through university and branch out or I could consider the other drastic options there may be (take a gap year to understand my passion /Re-course/struggle and wriggle through/IDEK). The fact that I don’t have a favourite thing about my major is actually concerning. What I look forward to is maybe doing aerospace mods which is in year 4 but even so is the struggle and lack of drive in this major enough to weigh it out. I know not about what’s next, what options I have left, what Gods calling us for me, what to do, where to go, who to turn to. All I know is that God will open and close the doors that are meant and good for me, and I also have to put in the work myself. May his will be done truly.

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1.1 It’s quite interesting to see the complexities of the human mind and how God created all of this. Even amongst these complexities, there are patterns and structures and layers to the mind. Abit of an abyss into the unknown. It feels a bit like God, where there is so much we don’t know about him, and what little we know doesn’t seem to be enough.

1.2 It helps me give more empathy in the things that I learn. Often we learn about things that have a lot of stigma surrounding them like mental health things. It helps to understand that God created them with love too and God loves the “difficult” people suffering from these conditions. It helps me appreciate the way God created us, our diversity in our mind, how sensitive yet resilient it is.

2.1 I love learning about people, learning about the things that can shape them to be who they are. Sometimes even the psychological aspect of religion like what facilitates religious conversion and its different stages. Helped me understand more about my relationship with my faith and possibly understands others too.

2.2 Bruh writing essays are so tedious and the readings too many. No choice just do

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The Creator God is so almighty! He delights in creation and saw that it was good, before the fall. He provides all that we need, like in the garden of Eden. So rather than fixating on absolute resource scarcity in classical Econs, I appreciate behavioural Econs much more because it points out how our scarcity mindsets (embedded in specific institutions and power structures) can induce acts and prop up systems of injustice. We really need a better understanding of and closer relationship to the rest of creation, to love and care for it as stewards of the earth he has entrusted us. We also need to understand God’s heart for the least in society, to be empowered to rework economic systems and policies for their welfare as children also loved by God.

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How does computing affect how I see God?

The content of my course allows me to see how advanced systems in this world are. From looking at how the internet works, to creating different applications to allow information to travel. God is really amazing to allow such technology to be developed. How much thought, science and research must have been done in order for us to achieve such accomplishments? God has been so good to us in computing. Though it is tough to land a job as it is getting so competitive, yet God’s ministry has been propelled due to the innovation of technology. God u da best

How does understanding God’s character and God’s word affect the way I view my field?

God’s character is that of love. To love one another through the usage of coding and computing. People’s lives are made better. We can help those who feel alone to feel connected! We can facilitate God’s people to meet, and even date!! ahem ahem CMB ahem ahem

What does your major mean to you? What is the favourite thing?

My major means a lot of opportunities. From using online platforms to raise funds to using different online technology to connect and link the world up. Things like ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) can be made easier by connecting communities together.

My favourite thing is that of helping others. You are constantly trying to solve problems and bugs. But all of which helps you reach out to show love in your daily actions!! What does it mean to show love as you help someone debug a program? As you spend precious sleep time to fix an issue! Some say it is annoying but honestly i feel it is a joy.

What are some of your struggles as a student and how does God speak into that?

Struggles include that of grinding and not really having time to set aside for God. It is a struggle to find God in the midst of all the work.

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[1] Academic Journey

I see the need for God in this sector. When people face struggles in mental health, often these people struggle with concepts like loneliness, fear, and often bottle up their feelings. If more people knew of our loving God that we can call our Father and Saviour, we might then have this HOPE that we can cling on to thru life’s struggles.

God created us to have JOY in our lives, and to have communion with Him. Sin separated God and man, and as a result, we face pain and suffering. I see a need for mutual support (and so the importance of my field of study), and all the more I see the importance of God in our broken world.

[2] Student Life

It’s interesting and helps me learn a lot about human social behaviour, mental health struggles and abnormal behaviour, or even how the brain is wired to react to different stimuli.

My favourite thing about my major is that it makes me more conscious and allows me to think more critically about my social interactions… And how my smallest actions can possibly be impactful.

Struggles wise, performing well academically! God has reminded me that my identity is in Christ and I should not base my identity on my performance :”) Also leaning on God’s strength to pull thru every single sem…

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[1] Academic journey impact how YOU see God?

How does the content cybersecurity and big data impact how You see God?

Psalms 82:3

• How does your understanding of God's character and God's Word affect the way you view your field?

The good and bad im able to do

[2) Student life

﻿﻿What does your major mean to you? What is your favourite thing about your major?

Tool. The possibilies

﻿﻿What are some of your struggles as a student, and how does God speak into that?

The choices, the lecturers, the people

Jon jones Quote about a bad person trying to be good/ a good person trying to be bad

Remember God

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It reminds me that we are all beautifully and wonderfully made by God. I have a duty to care for God's creation and fight evil in this industry. It allows me to treat patients and also give advice on how they can sin less if their health conditions are caused by their sin and degeneracy, such as STDs, lung cancer or liver failure. Many people in our society lead lives of sib such as getting tattoos and wearing revealing clothes and vaping and committing sexual sin. I feel a strong urge to fight sin and degeneracy.

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a) Engineering is a Science which is what many think causes a wall between God and people so to study this major knowing that is super disconcerting. But I think when we see the content of the mods, there are elements of God's work. After all, we are essentially manipulating what God laid down for us to create new things. Gravity had to come from somewhere, right? So if we view this from the bible's perspective where God created the world, he already implemented these things which we discovered.

b) I enjoy designing models, that's why I joined ME. It does come with its fair share of struggles, be it from family or the modules but I think that makes up my journey as an engineering student. Honestly, the theory is challenging, like it's really hard for me. I can't say how God has helped me in my journey as a student but I'm hopeful that I will see his workings in the future.

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[1] Academic Journey

To be honest, it has been quite difficult to see God working clearly in the Finance industry. So many of the goals and practices of companies in the industry are the opposite of what God’s character and word tell us about who He is. There is much injustice, greed, and love of self and money. Yet, I’ve been blessed to attend workshops and meet Christians in the field that have offered some hope and shown me a vision of how the world could benefit from a robust financial system, to help the needy and provide for the vulnerable. As God’s ambassadors for Christ, we can join in His mission to bring shalom to this world, and we are called to be liminal people. In this dark place, we are called to be His light 💡

[2] Student life

One of the biggest struggles would be to slow down and not get caught up in the grind of studying and internships. When everyone around you is doing that, it is difficult to remember that we are not of this world, and we don’t have to do things because it is the norm. The most important thing in our life is not building a future career but to treasure Christ each day and rejoice in the privilege of being a part of building His kingdom!

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(1) I think my major in general being based in the built environment allows me to see in depth on various aspects of infrastructure. Consequently, I also see the wonderness of God's creation, in so many different things of the world, from materials, to nature, from society history of infrastructures to how human work together to built a building.

(2) My major allows me to explore the infrastructure developments of Singapore. With the broad-based nature of major, I get to touch on the various aspects of it instead on just the technicalities. The favourite thing about my major is when I explore I get to learn about these different aspects and how they interlink with one another to see how complex these construction can be, yet also have such a beautiful end result. Struggles would be deciding future directions as it is so broad based

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I see God's creativity and attention to detail through the physical world! Also through climate issues, I believe God is a just God and cares about injustice that communities are facing. Our relationship with Creation has been restored and caring for Creation is one way of living that out!

I enjoy learning about the physical world, and how humans are involved in it. Admiring His Creation fills me with a sense of awe and wonder, acknowledging the vastness of the world while being comforted by the fact that God knows me through and through.

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the creator-creature relationship is made explicit. and in such a creative field, im constantly reminded of my creative God. yes, He does creatio ex-nihilo, while in our field, we recompose, and innovate new ways for human and environment to interact, yet in its couse, i experience the beauty and vastness of His creation.

space making, and design has really allowed me to experience God expecially when i am ideas-stuck. but it is also in overcoming these challenges, that give me so much fulfilment. the rather small fraternity also allows me to have deeper interactions with the people around me (both students and professionals alike).

i still struggle with submission (submitting to Christ). submitting to Him in my work and my time. my prayer if to have more faith in Him, and praise Him every step of the way.

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I think enviroengine is smth that is q niche, and ig seeing it through a creation care lens helps me appreciate it more as my major helps to deal with the technical parts of clean water technology, energy and sustainability, which is under the world God created.

I think my major is interesting, and my favourite part about it is that I get to see and work handson on the technology yo solve the issues at hand. It also links to how we view the natural resources we have on this earth and how we can steward it in God's kingdom. Sometimes I still doubt God's plan for me to be in this field as I might not be the best at math and the cde core mods i take this sem, but I trust that God will see me through since he's put me here, and ig ill js have faith along the way :)

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Learning how to close read and analyse different texts allows me to hone my understanding of the bible, and allows me to apply my literary skills to the bible- fostering a deeper sense of eagerness and drive to find God

Understanding that God is gentle and loving, but also that he is so intentional. In my major, we analyse literary texts from the past and seeing how back then texts would bave biblical references- reminds me of the timelessness of God. This has impacted how I view the texts I read and analyse, at any given opportunity trying to use a lens of christian ideals and values to decipher the texts.

I find it difficult to find meaning in my major but I appreciate how timeless it is. Being in Literature, opens up my heart and mind to the greater sensitivities and issues of the world. It keeps me grounded in a world where I am privileged to be where I am.

One of the biggest struggles I face as a student is feeling like I am not meant to be where I am. When it feels like everyone is better than me, and academics feel like a reflection of how well I am at the subject.

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(1) communications can be a place where you put forth only the best parts, it is almost as though it feels really fake… pretty counter Christian-ish. Sometimes I really struggle when I am work but am still figuring out where God is in this.

(2) honestly my major feels like a safety net… it was meant to be broad, so sometimes I struggle with purpose of being here

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I think it makes me appreciate how God created numbers and calculations. Our daily lives involves number and we are counting almost everyday. Basically the world we live in involve maths and numbers. Numbers also provide significants in the bible.

A meaningful God and someone filled with hidden meaning.

It allows me to explore a subject I used to be passionate on, studying it in uni let me explore more about it as compared to my other peers who only did the subject at elementary level. I think math uses abit of logic which I find it quite interesting and purposeful, even though it may be a pain at times.

Academic stress esp during finals, God shows me that He is in control and I just need to do my best and do not worry about my studies, even tho it can be a struggle at times.

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It reminds me that we are all beautifully and wonderfully made by God. I have a duty to care for God's creation and fight evil in this industry. It allows me to treat patients and also give advice on how they can sin less if their health conditions are caused by their sin and degeneracy, such as STDs, lung cancer or liver failure. Many people in our society lead lives of sib such as getting tattoos and wearing revealing clothes and vaping and committing sexual sin. I feel a strong urge to fight sin and degeneracy.

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Political theory helps me to see the fallen nature of man that there is not and will not be a perfect political system to solve all our problems but only God can provide salvation.

Knowing God's character makes me feel that people are really searching for an answer that isn't there. Placing their hopes on systems, politics, and activism

My major is an interesting field of study that helps me understand better how the country and the world we live in organises itself.

It is difficult to boldly live out the values of Christian life in the academic field where it seems like the people are pushing views and ideas that are more and more warped against what God has intended.

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I always believe that science is evidence of God’s existence. I love studying physics because it tells me how the world works. Some very simple things we take for granted (eg. gravity, energy) actually have such mind lowing mechanisms behind them. Although I have yet to learn the exact ways that science proves the existence of God. I know that the more you dig into the science behind our world, the more it points to the presence of a creator.

I also learn some elements of design in my course. I really get to experience the gift of creativity that God has given us as humans. Being able to create helps me appreciate how much love one can have for their creation. It makes me wonder how much more God loves us, as his creation.

[2] I love my major. Especially the opportunity to create and learn about God’s creation. I feel like they go hand in hand. It gets hard sometimes but I think leaning on God is something I will have to do a lot throughout my Uni life. Looking forward to that :D

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[1] Social work makes me see God in a very humanistic manner. I look at the least, last, and lost and see how God works through them and I’m grateful for that.

As I study my course, I need to be very relational and empathetic, and I realised that God must be 1000x more relational and empathetic than I can ever be, and it blows my mind.

[2] My major is very general, and sometimes I even struggle explaining my course to others. But because of how general it is, I get to understand the world from a very broad perspective, giving me a lot of insights on many fields, and I like that because it helps me relate to many.

I am worried that I cannot find a job suited for me. But I feel that God tells me that He loves me enough to pick something good for me. So I just surrender it.

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My course teaches religion from a secular perspective. This does not affect how I see God as I already know Him, but it may make Christianity seem boring and unattractive to non-Christians.

My understanding of God's character makes me see how He purposefully made society so interconnected, instead of randomly throwing a mix of people into the same geographical space.

My major doesn't mean a lot to me, it is just something interesting to study if I had to choose. My favourite thing is that my major has many topics I can choose to learn from.

My struggle is finding a job because my major has no specific career path and I am not sure what to do either. I haven't seen God in my search for a job yet, but I have friends giving me funny suggestions. Not sure if it's from God though.

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Social work has always been relevant to God's work and word, in ways where the origin of social work began from people wanting to help others in need. In the same way we are called to aid the least, last and lonely. In certain ways, social work and God's word has intertwined more, giving a different lense when meeting people and interacting with them. Though we help and provide aid to others, we ultimately also have limitations and it helps to be centred on compassionate humility, where although we can empower and help others, ultimately we can't do everything, where trust in God takes them further.

My major in a way is just a specialisation and form of carrying out God's work in this world. My favourite thing about social work is that we are uniquely placed in the social service profession, where we are multifaceted, equipped to help individuals from all walks of life. Struggling with learning and self worth. God speaks through people, that identity and worth is grounded in him.

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Academic Journey

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For a course that has a lot of group projects, I am reminded to be patient with my groupmates, when they are not pulling their weight, unresponsive or not fulfilling their obligations

Student Life

I chose business because the things we learn makes us quite adaptable to diff industries. I dont rly like the stereotype that we r snakes :/

I struggle to find time between my commitments to make time for God

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My major helps me to marvel at the Lord, His creativity and just how He has planned out every single movement and action and process. My understanding of God has allowed me to see it as a means of restoration and working together with the Lord in the process of healing. Seeing God as healer also helps me to remember that it’s never in my own ability but through the Lord.

[2]

I love the study of the body given how fascinating it continues to be. The interactions with patients also remind me of the transformative power that one can have not because of what they can do but because of how they make one feel.

It’s definitely difficult to remember and apply so much information that is all integrated and this has not helped given my anxious nature. However, the last years have helped me to realise how I have been relying on my own strength and helped me to lean on the Lord more.

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The content of psychology points me to the fact that we cannot develop healthily without unconditional support and love which is impossible for man to give. This clearly points to the need for something beyond human and the more I learn about the field, the more it is apparent that there is a hole or flaw in the human psyche that necessitates the existence and presence of God in our lives

My perspective of God's character and word definitely causes me to interpret the content I am learning in a way that centres around the whole concept of God being the key to living because that is what I have been taught and I therefore understand the information to revolve around him and show his goodness and/or creativity

My favourite thing about my major is that I get to understand human behaviour and the human condition. It allows me insight into why people behave a certain way and although it does not account for every single behaviour, it does help me to be more understanding and less quick to react out of anger to the specific offence(s) but rather take a step back to consider what processes or circumstances in the present or past gave rise to their being who they are today

I'm super lazy to do assignments so I always end up rushing before deadlines

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[1] I'm reminded of how complex the world is, how little I know and how big God is. The intricacy and order of God's creation reflects His nature as a God with purpose and order.

[2] A lot of my major is about problem-solving and improving processes and the effects can often be tangible. Comprehending complicated numbers and data can be overwhelming and difficult but I can discover more of Him through His creations.

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Honestly it is hard to see God in computing, since the content is so structured and logical. I do think it has caused me to question my faith sometimes in terms of certain parts of the bible that is more challenging

I think my field is very competitive and it feels that we have a lot of control over our career success. And so it is easy to pursue this material success and idolise success. I think where God’s word help is to remind me not to seek earthly treasures but heavenly ones. Earthly treasures cannot satisfy me.

I think me being in the CS is a blessing. I barely made it into this course so I think it was God’s plan to bring me here. What I enjoy most is the good intern pay.

The main struggle is really the competitiveness and trying to associate my identity with my career success. God is reminding my identity is a beloved child of God and I should not compare myself with other people

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[1] Learning about all the forces within rods and water, and how perfectly constructed a structure has to be shows the beauty in God’s creations. The natural forces of the world have to be withstood by these structures, which God gave us the abilities to create. My understanding of God affects the way I view my field because the things we are able to build is so limited and flawed, but God is all powerful and perfect. Everything has a place and a purpose, so it just makes life more meaningful.

[2] The major means a lot to me because it is supposed to be my future and how i’m going to succeed. My favourite thing is the people I meet and how they ground me and help me in my studies. Sometimes I struggle to understand or apply the content, but God has helped me do well in both my quizzes and tests. He gives me peace as I do the tests, though I feel anxious before.

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It makes me think that I can convey God’s word and character to others in creative ways, as taught in my major! That there’s a lot of potential for my understanding of God’s word and character to be paired with my existing skillsets in spreading His word ☺️

My major allows me to see that media is an extremely critical tool for communication today. It means that I can be a part of a system that shapes information — whatever it may be!

And that when I interact with people, I also come to know that everyone had their own stories (& created uniquely by God!) If they are willing, I hope to offer the world a glimpse of other people’s lives and how God is working in them!

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My major helps me to marvel at the Lord, His creativity and just how He has planned out every single movement and action and process. My understanding of God has allowed me to see it as a means of restoration and working together with the Lord in the process of healing.

[2]

I love the study of the body given how fascinating it continues to be. The interactions with patients also remind me of the transformative power that one can have not because of what they can do but because of how they make one feel.

It’s definitely difficult to remember and apply so much information that is all integrated and this has not helped given my anxious nature. However, the last years have helped me to realise how I have been relying on my own strength and helped me to lean on the Lord more.

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[1] it's often difficult to deal with the competitive culture that is perpetuated by the perceived status associated with my major, which frames my perception and resentment of the legal industry. to me, a big part of finding meaning in my academics is being able to see how God is at work. i accept that God is a God of justice, which i struggle to reconcile with the fallenness that attracts legal action. however, it is this depravity that encourages me to look towards the hope i have in Christ.

also, when i think about God's justice, i think about micah 6:8; we are called to perform acts of justice, which aren't limited to the understanding and exercise of the law. ultimately, the law is intended to create order, and to a certain extent shape the moral content of a society, which means that God's justice is so much bigger than what i learn in school.

[2] i like being able to learn about different societies and how their legal systems shape their social norms and vice versa.

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[1] The complexities of the methods and technologies used to simulate the normal functions of the body (and yet are unable to do as well as the body naturally does so) makes me appreciate the greatness of God and the love that He placed into His creation.

[2] I enjoy the possibilities that my major opens up, and the hope it provides to help improve the lives of those who need it (especially with the value that human health has on people, relationships, happiness, etc.). This hope and the awe of seeing the intricacies of God's creation helps me take breaks and appreciate God even when work occasionally gets difficult and I end up doing things for the sake of completing assignments.

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the content of my major impacts how i see God as i learn more about language. though i just started this major, im interested to see how i can apply what ive learnt (or going to learn) about languages that can help me understand the Bible and the Word better

language is complex and i see it as another part of God's creation (though the tower of babel gives negative connotations lol). i hope to understand God more through language

i see my major as something to learn to help understand the people around me better as well as understanding God better across time, space and cultures

coming from an arts faculty theres a lot of liberal minded people who oppose the idea of religion.. though discouraging at times i know God is with me and placed me here in my uni and major for a reason; to reach out to others and help them realise the love Christ has for them :)

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For me, the reason why I chose CNM is mainly because I hoped to be equipped with the skills to listen, offering a voice to people who need them, and use the skills to spread God's love to people in the Universal Church

Our God is a god of love and kindness. For CNM, we learn that the media is a powerful tool, being able to edify one, yet destroy others. Therefore, I think that learning more about media's effects would allow me to steward it well to produce content and make the world a kinder place. While others assume that CNM is a place for influencers, but I know that even if I built some fame for myself, all glory be to God, and I should remain humble always. :")

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we were helping baby turtles at a conservation centre hatch but many die before they’re born because of diseases/predation

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God is so so creative and mighty!! So much diversity, intricacy and beauty is reflected in all that He’s created :”

Throughout history, God’s Word has been manipulated (i.e. colonialism and abusive “dominion” ) to justify environmental destruction for profit-making and selfish agendas

“I thought that with 30 years of good science we could address those problems. But I was wrong. The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed and apathy… and to deal with those we need a spiritual and cultural transformation and we, (Lawyers) and scientists, don´t know how to do that”

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I chose this major by pure chance, out of spite in fact. However, I have come to realise that it is a field that I’m good at since it requires me to be analytical and critical. Perhaps God put me into this field for a reason, I’m not entire sure.

My understanding of God has drastically affect the way I view my field. Matt 6:24 says that “No one can serve two masters” - God and Money. Being in a field where it revolves around money makes it very difficult for me since I have to constantly check in on my intent and make sure I don’t deviate from the teachings of the bible.

Even till now I still struggle with this as I slowly move on to the next phase of life and in finding jobs, but i’m confident that god will guide me along the way as I navigate through uncertain times! amen

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[1] - Gives me a greater appreciation of God's creation seeing how there's a logical explanation for everything

- knowing that God loves His people and His creation (the world) & wants the best for them motivates me in the projects that we as chemical engineers do

[2] - nothing much.. just to learn more and get a cert then go work. My fav thing about my major is the (and also something I dislike) is the curriculum. The intensity brings us closer together as we struggle together. The way that our cohort is not very big and have lab for 6hrs in a day also gives us the opportunity to get to know each other better and truly bond. So I really enjoy and appreciate the people I meet in my course

- time and activities commitment. In a way it forces me to rely on God because alone I dont have the strength to get through it

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def academic_journey():

print(“The content of Software Engineering for me personally didn’t impact how I saw God, but perhaps one way is that designing and creating something can be tough, but yet God created us and this world, including many wonders.”)

print(“I guess maybe that in my field, there’s various fields that I can work in, and there’s this expectation of constant learning, constant improvement, not falling behind since tech is constantly evolving. Although I acknowledge it is important to try and keep up, it can be stressful and I may also not know what to focus on in order to ‘upskill’ myself. Through God’s Word I know that I can rely on His guidance to know where I should go, and what is right for me to do, and know that despite the stresses of my field, I can rely on Him for strength and comfort.”)

def student_life():

print(“My major honestly is not a passion, it’s way to have a job, but there are aspects that are fun. My favourite thing about my major is the designing of apps and websites, as it’s fun to design and create something and maybe even think of using it for my own use, like an app.”)

print(“I struggle with my assignments and grades a lot. With coding, sometimes there’s errors that seem impossible to solve and with exams, I have fears that I won’t do well or fear, so for me, I guess God helps to comfort me? When I don’t know how to do something or I am worried about my grades, I pray and lift it up to God, since I know I can’t do anything about it by myself.”)

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Acadmics

I attended AI and Origins of life workshop the other days as they are relevant to my course. So first Data Science and AI, I'm not ok with AI and technology destroying human to human relationships and our relationship with God. Yen Ter said that while it's okay to use AI to plan admin stuff in the church and facilitate church activities, it is NOT okay for AI kick out our relationships with each other as God's children and with God himself, e.g sermons

conducted by AI. Second, about perceived conflicts between the Bible and materialism of physics. I have studied astronomy and theoretical physics such as Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy and elementary particles even string theory. While they can answer a lot of phenomenon more than the biblical interpretation of the world, some questions just can't be explained by physics such as why the Big Bang happened, why the universe is so fine tuned for life, why Earth is located at the right place in the cosmos where it won't get scorched by the host star or eaten by a black hole, to support life. Presence of God who constantly looks at His creation is the answer to me. So while certain concepts in physics may not be doing good with the Bible, the holes left can be filled by the Bible.

Student life

Data science is not easy, the people are quite introverted and the course is competitive. That's why I need God's ever flowing mercy to support me through this, making friends and emotional support as I tend to mentally break down easy. Also the perceived loneliness I feel in my course and short lived friendships is another concern so I'm praying for God with His love to connect me and other believers together as a support community and friendships even after grad. Maybe what I like about my major is making beautiful reports from big data.

Бог велик и любит нас!

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I am a Y4 economics student. I can’t say I have ever given any thought to how my choice of studies relates to God. In my head they have always been quite unrelated as there is no real direct correlation in my head. But if I had to draw some connections, I would say the idea of maximising an individual utility is quite interesting when you compare Christian’s and non-Christian’s. For both non-Christian’s their material benefit/utility would likely be similar but in non-material benefits/utility, I would imagine it would differ quite a lot with Christians having a much higher utility drawn from spiritual things.

My major is honestly just a means for me to find a job. If I took a deeper look maybe I would say that it is a way for me to understand human behaviour better. My favourite thing about my major is despite all the assumptions made in modules, there is still a lot of realism and truth to our study. I mostly enjoy my major but the line of work it has led me to has strayed for from what I thought I would be doing before university. I expected to work for something with more social causes in mind and that option still remains but as of now that’s not where I’m headed.

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1) Academic Journey

A large part of the business course emphasises profits and teaches us how businesses move to generate more profit. However, God tells us to focus less on worldly values and more on treasures above. This helps me see that God really understands how the world works and how many people think — both contemporarily and in the past. God does not ask of us what we cannot do, but asks us to do what we can in our own capacity.

I would view my field as a facet to support the livelihoods of people and to serve the people who need this particular commodity.

2) Student Life

My major is largely just for me to understand how businesses work.

Favourite thing about my major: learning about different aspects of business, e.g. business law, statistics.

Struggles in terms of keeping up with academics and not becoming complacent. God tells us to work hard for the harvest and I try to adhere to that.

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1) wowow when u study science u r certain that there must be a God because everything is so perfectly designed

2) i love that God is creative and meticulous with creating creation and i enjoy discovering more of His work through studying science :-)

3) i think science is v impt … i like knowing things ..? like when u r sick / when ur plant nvr grow properly u can fix it yay

4) bio is rly hard :( like exams and content wise i hv rly been pushed to my limits! but i see how God is so much bigger and so amazing and we know soooo much but it is still just a small fraction of the wholeness of who God is

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[1] While studying law doesn't affect the way that I see God, being a Christian does affect the way that I view working in the field of law. Being a Christian ultimately reminds me that life is meant to be lived for God and not the pursuit of the law rat race. To a certain extent, it is a reminder to hold loosely the things that people in law often covet - high pay, good grades, and career success.

[2] Law is just what God has directed me to study in university. I enjoy the content and learning about how it shapes and directs our society.

The greatest struggles for me would be comparison and finding contentment; the ability to have faith even when there is no comeback and when the situation does not turn around. Am I able to still proclaim that God provides if my grades never do improve and if I graduate without hitting the minimum grade requirements for certain careers? Idk

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That God is so big:) he can be everywhere and know everything whereas we are limited in our information

Complicated. God doesn’t chase an audience and bring to light topics just because they are trendy. But you have to do that in any media Job. Seems like you have to pay attention to things that may seem insignificant to God.

My favourite thing is that I can learn about current affairs on a deeper level. I am able to connect with many people that enjoy doing the same things that I do :)

I struggle with keeping my values because many of them are quite liberal and you have to have a progressive mind to keep up with the fast paced nature of media.

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The content given its technical foundation and the absence the of humanities aspects means that it can be difficult to see god in the grind.

I cannot give the best answer, however the thing comes to mind is to find rest and solace in god. It definitely something that I and I struggle with, amidst the competition and the rat race that exists in the field. And God’s word serves as a constant reminder to constantly seek him and everything that we strive for is perishable.

It used to be something that I am proud of something that I partially used to determine my own self worth, and mu favourite thing is that it is challenging and ingenuous.

Everything. Everything is a cost in this degree, with intelligence being an uncontrollable factor, hardwork and the time spent in learning sets you apart. And i guess it can be tough to find time to seek god when the consequences are more immediate.

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1) I think the study of social work has been very closely linked to the faith, considering how it believes that every human has the innate capacity for change and to become better. It is similar in how we believe that there is no one too evil for Jesus to save. Social Work as a major and as a perspective embodies a lot of hope! However, it is still important to recognise how it is still ultimately secular in nature, where hope is found in tangible things like strengths, resources, talents, people etc.

2) I think I see my major as a means to an end, in how it has empowered me to help others, especially those who have been marginalised by the larger society. It has however also forced me to come face to face with the worst of humanity, seeing the atrocities that people like you and me commit. It reminds me of our fallen nature, and our need for Christ. It has been hard :( I often find myself feeling so helpless and useless, but it has in many ways brought me closer to Christ, and allowed me to see how real He is!

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1) My coursework reminds me of the beauty of God’s creation. The seemingly chaotic randomness reveals an incredible precision in the natural world and shows how wondrous and meticulous God is.

It reminds me that our God is truly so amazing in how He plans and designs everything and it reveals an even greater love for us having been made in His likeness. The verse below is something that always comes to mind when I think about my major and it reminds me of His grace that we will get to be with a Heavenly Father who loves us so much

“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

Matthew 6:27

2) I chose my major because I really like animals and I still do. I think my favourite thing about my major is being outside looking at all of God’s creation and it brings me a lot of joy to learn more about them.

I think that I still struggle a lot with trying to be a good student although I know that my worth is not in my grades. As much as I would like to just enjoy work, the pressure of academic life and the pressure to achieve drains a lot of the joy from studying even though I like the subject matter

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Group 9 Linguistics & Multilingual Studies

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Group 9 Linguistics & Multilingual Studies

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As I studied the linguistic structure of languages around the world, I am reminded of God's beauty, creativity and orderliness in creation.

I love learning foreign languages and about other cultures. My struggle is having to self-fund my university education, hostel fees and living expenses. I feel God is encouraging me to trust in Him as my provider and how He can multiple my five loaves and two fishes.

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1) in philo we learn about the human condition! about how flawed we are :( but also ab religion/ theology … how God still reaches out to us :)

2) God is so big and knows everything ! philosophy is the love of wisdom … studying it is reaching out to the limitless wisdom of God

3) i love my major :-) i feel like i hv found a discipline where i fit in and where my gifts and preferences meet! i love arguing n refining my arguments and view of the world

4) not being able to understand/ have a satisfactory answer for things … and learning to be okay with that in our limited mortal selves

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Research is depressing sometimes. Most researchers spend years researching very narrow topics, making dents in the pareto front, slowly expanding the understanding of what's possible. Many times, people spend years of their life trying to prove a theory, then only to discover it is false.

But we still do it anyway. Sometimes I wonder if research is truly finding what God's creation has in store, or if its just a Babel-like effort, trying to find some truths that just do not exist.

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[1] ling involves studying syntax, grammar, how different languages interact, and how people use language,, so it's v relevant when it comes to translating and interpreting the bible! The nuances and choices in how we read and share the word shapes how we understand God, and contributes to differences in denominations, theology etc. pol sci can feel quite cynical at times bc of the discussions on power, world issues, and it seems there's nothing we can do as individuals. but it also sheds light into the complexity of authority and where God is in the midst of all of this

[2] I struggle with seeing the relevance of my majors in contributing to Society as a Job, but I'm reminded of the impact of words and how to navigate power structures. the effects are intangible and we're often unaware of these unseen forces in a way. while they may be used negatively, God also uses words and authority to fulfill his purposes, and I can trust that He is ultimately in control of all of these

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[1] the content in psychology has shown me that the way that humans behave and think can be so complex, from internal workings within the body (biologically) to influences from life experiences. It’s so intricate that surely, only God can create all of this.

From my understanding of God’s character and His Word, I find that His encouragement and peace is something that I can bring into my field, especially in a therapeutic or counselling sense. How that manifests, I’m not too sure. But hoping that God will show me how.

[2] I guess my favourite thing about my major is the friends I’ve met in my major, from those in the same year to those more senior and junior to me.

one of my struggles recently has been balancing between my studies and other responsibilities (ex: CF) or social life. I think God’s been speaking to me in terms of my priorities, like helping me see what I should focus on and what I should give up altogether, and from that list, how much of my time should I spend on each.

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Academic journey

1) I think I marvel at how God has designed us so marvelously... with so many cool gifts! The way humans are constantly able to ideate and come up with systems in (mostly) hopes to improve welfare/life

2) It's tough :( I think esp bc the idea of riches and climbing the ladder is so prominent in my field/course, it feels like we're living for very different things. Sometimes I feel like I'm at war also with what I'm learning?

Student life

1) I actually think it's all about people!! I love the consumer part of business

2) I struggle with the idea of ambition.... when is it good for me to be putting myself out there and going for all those internships! and when is it borderlining on me striving for the world alr... always prayin

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Studying literature affects how I see God because it shows how humans have the same struggles and concerns throughout so many centuries and cultures. It really illustrates how much we need God! Analysing literature also has a lot of overlap with studying the Bible, like what we've learnt in BRs.

As an English major, my favourite thing about this course is that we get to really delve into what texts mean, and see meaning and symbolism unfolding (although the interpretations can be a lil far-fetched at times). Sometimes English majors are very liberal, which can make living out God's word challenging, especially when we discuss gender/sexuality, but it's also a good way to engage with the current culture and evaluate my own beliefs.

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[1] God has been so so good to me. I am not really the brightest of people, nor am i the kind who strives for the best. But God opened the door for me. When all applications windows were closed, i thought to myself “damn…i messed up big time”. But this course opened for me and it was at the right time as well. God has always loved and looked out for me when others don’t and this was one example of his everlasting love.

[2] This Major that I am about to embark on is a Journey, a new Chapter. It is a something i am really excited about since Poly days. I think business has been a big part of my life and it really suits my ideal life in the future.

I think the ability to focus. I am easily distracted and sometimes i lose track of time as well. I think God has given me time away from earthly things, such as a retreat, mission trips and camps, to help me make new friends

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Understanding the complexities of how air moves, the amount of math it takes to understand and barely predict the flow of water, seeing the patterns of different metals in different states, gives me that sense of awe and wonder to how great a God He is, delicately designing the behavior of every molecule to not overreact and cause catastrophe.

The wonder of creation, studying the different behaviours and mechanisms of the already living world that God designed, and seeing humanity learn from His creation helps me to better appreciate the amount of care and detail God puts into designing each bird, each fish, each organism, and humanity.

My major is a means of having more opportunities to serve people, I really enjoy the design aspect where I can design things that people can use to make life easier, or to enhance the human experience.

I still struggle with the complexities of the modules and some half-hearted profs, but I think God's excellence motivates me to still do my best, even if it may not result in the best grades

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It has given me a glimpse into God’s intricate design for us as humans - we are beautifully and wonderfully made by God our creator. I figured there’s no way any of us are here by chance/mistake - and this is a reflection of just a fraction of the value that God sees in every life.

Each one of us are uniquely made by God - seeing each person as unique, and made in God’s image, helps me to extend this to loving those around me

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It is a privilege to be given such responsibility - for someone to entrust their lives into your hands, to tell you their story before they have the chance to decide if you’re “worthy” of their trust

My favourite part is meeting people from all walks of lives, being able to bring comfort and assurance

I still struggle to reconcile the idea of physical suffering and where my future role as a healthcare provider stands in all of this

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The course addresses societal issues in the world, we are also exposed to a diverse range of people from colleagues to clients. This shows me God’s creation in wonderous way.

Knowing that God is holy and truthful, it challenges me to uphold integrity in the business world. Having God’s love in mind, drives me to have compassion for others in whatever setting I’m in.

2)

This major is my passion so it means a lot to me. My favourite thing about the major is learning the modules I really love such as Marketing and Business Strategy.

I am horrible at math, so my struggle as a student in this Major is the financing and accounting modules I have to tackle. God teaches me to have faith in him and he will provide. I just have to do my best on my end.

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Student Life

My favourite thing about my major is that it allows boundless creativity. I've met many innovative people whether for money for the well being of others creating good tech products.

Imposter Syndrome and the rat race. Makes me question worth and identity. Understanding how does our work/achievements do not define us is how God speaks into it.

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Learning the basics of statistics and machine learning has shown me how little we actually know as humans among the sea of data and info available, and thus how great and incomprehensible God is as a creator. Economics tries to predict human behaviour just within the marketplace, and yet in practice fails terribly, and tells me how miraculous it is when prophecies comes true.

To me my major is a stage and step of my life, through which I can learn about God as I struggle through the student life.

My favourite part of learning Economics is the real life examples and applications of it.

I with the culture of rat race in our country.

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1 - My course has helped me see how God's creation is just so complex and extensive. There's just so many intricate details to systems and processes out there and sometimes studying one part doesn't do justice to what God designed this world to be.

2 - to me, my major is just something that I thought it'll be interesting to learn, do and to be equipped upon and maybe can be a handy man.

For Struggles - it'll be to balance between being "sufficiently enough" in knowing the content and just prioritising work work. Relating it to God, I've always got to remind myself how my identity is in God and how God will provide - so no matter how hard is the course, I can't remember who I am working for and doing for in this season in school

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1)Academic journey

- I see God as very intentional and loving in the sense that his plan for me allows me to come to university to study a major that I’ve had interest in for a few years.

- Sometimes I struggle with deciding which narrative to believe in when what I learn and what I read don’t match up (e.g big bang vs God being the creator)

2)Student Life

-My major allows me to make sense of phenomenons like gravity and light. My favourite thing about my major is how I am able to nerd out 🤓about certain concepts and tell my other non-physics friends about them.

-Imposter syndrome. God reminds me that I don’t have to compete with my batch mates and that I’m on my own journey of learning. He has also given me very kind and helpful friends who clarify my doubts and allow me to learn better.

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Computing is a very logical and problem solving station that trains us to be persistent in finding solutions to on going problem. The direct impact of computer science is that it goes hand in hand with the global reach of the church. Without computers, globalisation would look very different from today. I think what it means to do mission work in the 21st Century. Ultimately we are all vessels for God and it's more important than ever for Gods work to be done in the digital space and how we design and create things.

I think it has transformed the way I see God as ruler, big tech companies has been manipulating society in many different ways...so it puts into perspective that the way we govern what we do is so important.

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perhaps a consequence of studying economics, i have constantly sought to find the most optimal way to spend my time that maximises my 'utility' given the constraints of time and energy that we all have. it's made me realise that not being an obedient disciple of Christ and making decisions less pleasing to God is really a function of how much faith I have and how real Jesus is to me daily. the closer the reality of the gospel is to me, the more "optimal" activities like reading the Bible or committing to serving feels like to me. this has made me realise rhow crucial it is to reflect daily on what our place on this earth is as a follower of Christ.

admittedly, i haven't really thought about God's place in economics

student life:

economics to me is trying to make sense of the complex workings of the world through simplistic models that end up mostly failing. favourite thing is thought experiments like the prisoner's dilemma where concepts try to explain human behaviour

getting bored of studying. God constantly reminds me that education is a privilege and somehow i might use whatever learnt economic concepts learnt in ways unknown to me in the future.

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1) My course has allowed me to be able to think about how God can move in the media industry, and think about how God and christianity is portrayed in the media and used for certain things that shapes the perceptions of viewers

I think my understanding of God allows me to hold a more critical view of my field, such as if common practices such as marketing tactics in the field are ethical. I think that most media can be very secular, and christian media feels abit kept within themselves. It would be interesting if the two groups has an overlap.

2) My major is quite important to me, as it allows me to communicate ideas and meaning to the world. I see the importance of being able to express thoughts and feelings, and even more so in this online landscape available to anyone, how it can very easily change situations in just seconds. I sometimes find it hard to express and live out my faith in this space, especially in my projects as I am afraid that others may think that I am too holy, too weird and shun me for it. I think God assures me with good professors who are open for me to explore such topics in my projects and allow curiosity to be incited both in me and my courses

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1) Academic Journey

It is important to be good stewards of our money

How do i be kind but objective to unfortunate neighbours who are not as financially stable (for eg doing audits for companies, u have to report FS accurately but udw the company to go bankrupt as well)

2) Student Life

Being able to meet different people of all industries & seeing how people value money

Seeing my value through Christ not through humans

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1a. The ability to think and interact with our surroundings amazes me how God so thoughtfully created us to be able to worship Him in so many different ways

b. God’s relentless pursuit after us even when we can’t perfectly worship and glorify Him reminds me of the reason why humans are worth loving. and by extension i struggle with the basis of therapies being that humans inherently have self-worth. i find it hard to see myself convincing clients with a reason that honestly will crumble when you take God out of that context

2a. i love the things i study, they’re opportunities to be in awe of God. my favourite thing about psychology is that it’s reflective and fuels a curiosity towards others instilled in me by God first

b. i’m still inclined to be cold towards peers of the same major in response to the competitiveness. i don’t go to God about it, but being in the same CF as some peers of the same major has helped me to see the beauty of journeying with one another

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[1] idk rly know cause i just started doing history but ig the studying of the bible is similar to seeing historical sources, so it gives me better appreciation of God and His word in the context of the world

God’s word and His world helps me see the discipline of History with much empathy. often times when reading and analysing historical sources (i would be so detached from the source due to analysis reasons) but knowing how God works thru time and every part of the world, allows me to emphasise with the actors in these sources. they also often times make me questions (why did this or that have to happen/where were u in that period of time), it’s like a constant dialogue btw my faith and academics, seeing both God in History and how History shows me more of God

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coming from a biomedical diploma in poly, choosing history was kind of a wild choice. i wasn’t rly sure what degree to pursue but deep within me knew i wanted to do something different. reflecting on my poly, while i did enjoy science and learning about the biomedical scene in hospitals (like interns), i didn’t find fulfilment. this wasn’t helped by the fact that every university rejected me during my application window of 2 years. on my last chance, i felt a sensing to apply for history base on my hobby of reading and interest and wanting to learn more about SEA. since young i’ve been on a few missions within the region but always struggled on the worth of these short term missions. something i’ve learnt was the value of taking time to learn about the context of the respective countries that the Anglican diosces do their missions in. as such, i had a sensing from God to use my time in university and degree to learn about the church and the respective missions fields. and here i am now! miraculously, i managed to clutch up an admission to nus and am still lost on my exact academic and student life but taking the time to explore to me. my degree is not just a pursuit of academic ideas but also a testament to God’s grace in my life and my choice to pursue him

my major struggle is usage of time in school. being in hall, a majority of my time is spent on activities and sports. i’ve been praying about it and im unsure how to better use my time. do i abandon hall to pursue more “Godly” things? idk. i’ve been having a sensing that the hall itself is a wonderful mission field where i can express to the residents the goodness of God in my life. at the same time, it does feel that i often get sucked up in the hustle and bustle culture, always compelled to join every hall activity, never seeming to have enough time for God. ig i’m praying about it

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[1] i think as of right now, i keep being in awe of God and how He creates humans the way they are. simple thing likes how He orchestrated the tongue to work, or in the more psych sense, how He created different personalities, different group dynamics such that people can bounce off one another.

my default answer to why i study psych is that i want to learn more about God’s people, and to love God’s people. to a certain extent, this is me acknowledging God’s love for people, how He loves His people, and wanting to love these people too

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what does my major mean to me is… a very vague question. i had a friend recently ask me what is my current “main job” and “side hustles”. and i guess my major is my current main job???

my favourite thing about my major is the people i meet along the way. i guess social science people one kind one u know HAHAHAA and its really been a joy knowing these people that study social science — i don’t have many non-christian friends other than my social science friends.

my main struggles as a student right now is that i tend not to prioritise my studies but pretty much everything else in my life (church work, CF work, hall work, people), and hence i tend to fall behind in terms of academics, which is not the best in my own motivation. to a certain extent, i know that i’m not in uni to not study (aka i’m in uni to study), and i think im trying to let God help me understand that His work includes actually studying my major, and not just the things that seem more tangible in my life that directly benefits the Kingdom of Christ.

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I think the critical reading and exegetical skills lit equips me with is definitely immediately relevant to studying the word. More specific to the content though, I think the exploration of complex issues and grey area things in lit has also allowed me to see God in a nuanced way, where I'm able to see Him in places that don't immediately seem 'holy' or 'christian'. For how my understanding of God affects how I see my major, i will say that contemporary lit is generally anti-religious and very deconstructivist. Knowing God and His goodness personally allows me to view modern narratives (which often overly glorify human experience and devalue religion) with a perspective of 'What is this worldview missing?'

My favourite thing about my major is how I'm able to indirectly 'experience' different lived experiences, and empathise with different groups of marginalised peoples who might be easily dismissed or dehumanised. For struggles, I do think that occasionally I can't quite find a purpose for what I'm studying, especially with the NUSC interdisciplinary stuff. I'm still working on applying the whole 'working for God and not for man' thing tbh, especially for things that don't seem v relevant to how I'm being equipped for His kingdom

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[1] My field of study makes me feel quite pessimistic about humanity.....I often wonder emerging from classes why God created man with a propensity/desire to sin and can’t help but have doubts to some degree about Him creating us just for His glory bc of the suffering and destruction that comes w it (such a can of worms…..) Also soci is very postmodernist so I find myself unable to reconcile the 2 sometimes — my faith journey & what I study, that there is no truth nor inherent entity in this world

All of the world's issues can be chalked up to our problematic human condition & after 4 years of studying human society I truly see how only God is the solution,, Also bc soci is all abt asking qns that only God can answer — like Who are we? Why are we here? What are we made to do? and sometimes I'm kinda frustrated in class cause when you try to answer that question without God, you just go in circles and inevitably get vary jaded (esp abt capitalism and humanity,, as many of my cohortmates & perhaps even me are)

[2] I hv a love-hate rs w my major,, (“: I find it rly meaningful to study what makes us us, and in spite of how flawed natural humanity is apart from God, there’s a certain beauty in how He’s created us to be so sophisticated and how far humans hv come from grunting in caves to AI & EVs….LOL. I enjoy thinking ab what leads society to be the way it is and how everyth affects everyth (hard to explain in this sentence, it’s a very soci thing……)

I’ve alw been a poorly-disciplined student……though through that I thankfully see a lot of His grace in my studies (NOT to conflate the two,, favour =/= good grades). And ofc I also still find myself holding sometimes onto vestiges of academic validation 😔

Also I ironically find studying my major also kinda meaningless cause….now I j feel like I have more questions and problems abt the world that my faith can’t always answer bc the 2 schools of thought r so separate & idk what to do with this randomly specialised knowledge I have of human problems 😀

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[1] God is a provider, a creator, an inventor. Being in engineering, corporations may at times attempt to prioritise profits and earnings over safer and more elaborate but costlier designs. My role thus is to ensure that human lives and safety are prioritised over all worldly desires like revenue, KPI, promotions etc

[2] Providing a basic need to people around the world. Seeing systems working properly and people being able to get around their daily lives and enjoy goods and services. Struggling to understand certain academic concepts, God says everyone has a specialisation that they are good at, and to focus on that and being proficient.

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[1] a. It’s cool to learn and play around with the most basic parameters God has created the universe. Invisible yet impactful, it has takes humans so much research to create things that God has created through biology, what we understand is but a glimpse of the intricacy of His creation.

[1] b. The science of things is an honest seeking to understand, but it can be corrupted in application if the end goal is profits. God has given us these building blocks, but it is up to us to employ it for good.

[2] a. My major is about learning discrete parameters of what we can and cannot do, and try to create things within these boundaries. Fun problem-solving. Also the fact that our creation is so tiny no one can see it 👀🔎

[2] b. Our study can be a bit removed from being concerned with people and lives, and it can be easy to lose sight of the Kingdom in all we do

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The greatest struggle in my major is how time consuming and competitive it is….sometimes I am tempted to give up the time I have with the Lord to study or to do work. In those times, I must remind myself that this major is not my idol, I must submit it back to God. I struggle with finding time to love the people around me as well, because I am usually drained after a long day of studies and attachments. Whenever I am tired, I tend to get easily frustrated and in my impatience and annoyance get angry at the people I have promised to take care and love.

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My major has been a blessing to me from the Lord, for it has shown me the faithfulness of my Lord. The one thing I enjoy about my major is the opportunity to study the wonderful creation of God’s design, the marvellous intricacies and intentionality that went into our creation. What I enjoy the most is being able to have the opportunity to serve and love the unlovable, those who have been shunned by society, those who feel like they are alone in their suffering

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In my field, I see how I can partner with God to alleviate suffering. However it is also always important for me to remember that I am just a man and not God, I cannot control the outcome, but I can journey with my patients through their toughest struggles and serve them just like how Christ came to serve and not to be served

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It has made me come to see and understand the goodness of God in the midst of our suffering.