Female student majors in Engineering despite objections from family

17 Apr 2017

Shin Min Daily News, 14 Apr 2017 - Article featured SP’s Diploma in Energy Systems and Management Course Medallist, Joanna Lum, who chose an engineering course despite objections from her mother and aunt. Both of them felt that the male dominated industry would be difficult and tough for her. Joanna managed to convince her Mum of her choice with her passion and excellent results along the way and will be graduating top of her course in May. Despite working hard academically, Joanna also took part in various CCAs and held leadership positions such as Vice-President of SP’s Astronomers. Joanna lost her dad when she was seven years old and she understood the difficulties that her mother has went through to bring her and two other siblings up. She took up part time jobs after her ‘O’ levels to help lessen her mother’s financial burdens. She has been accepted by NTU and NUS and will be furthering her studies. COMMS note: This is the first of our Graduation 2017 pitches.