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Name: Shivam
Age: 26
College / University: Kyushu University
Major: Materials Science
Country origin: India
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What did you do in high school to prepare you for this major? Tell us about your extracurricular activities and any honors/awards you received while preparing for university.
To prepare for the major, I studied physics, chemistry and mathematics in high school. For extracurricular activities I used to take part in quiz competitions (related to general knowledge, current affairs and economic).
I have won some of the quiz competition and have also participated in NSE Financial Quest (prestigious national level quiz in India that was also broadcasted in television).
Please tell us your daily life schedule as a students with this major in your university.
For this major, I tried to finish my coursework in my initial semesters so that I can focus more on my research. Classes have schedule but research do not have any schedule it depends on your own interest.
How do you manage your stress? What's the secret?
To manage stress, I talk a lot with my parents, brother and friends. I also take participate in dances to do something different from my major. If a person does their work consistently and sincerely then there is no stress.
What advice would you give high school students wanting to study this major?
Focus on your subject especially in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Study so much that the concepts are very clear at the high school level. As in university you may need to apply any of the concept.
What was the most helpful when applying to college for this major?
High school grades
If there is an app/website/social media account that you love or follow related to your major, could you share the link?
For university level I follow (NPTEL https://nptel.ac.in/)
And at high school level I used to follow (Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/)
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