From Normal (Tech) to an honours degree, techie realises dream after 20 years

Department of Information Systems & Analytics, News Media, Student

Electronic Commerce graduate Nicholas Ooi struggled with his studies in primary and secondary school, he also struggled with a three-hour daily commute from Johor Bahru to Singapore. After completing a Normal (Technical) course in secondary school, Nicholas was posted to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College, where he could pursue his passion for computers. Nicholas is now the co-founder of a volunteer management startup, Bantu Life, to empower the social service sector using technology.

The Straits Times, 16 July 2018
NUS News, 16 July 2018

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