{"id":35496,"date":"2024-12-26T10:23:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T02:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juzzstaging.com\/tum-asia.edu.sg\/?p=35496"},"modified":"2025-01-02T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T03:49:47","slug":"trailing-off-the-beaten-track-to-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tum-asia.edu.sg\/cn\/stories\/trailing-off-the-beaten-track-to-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Trailing Off-the-Beaten-Track to Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Born in the culturally rich metropolis of Beijing, Shengguo grew up near the Beijing North Railway Station, where the rhythmic chugging of locomotives became his lullaby and accompanied him through his childhood. Having seen its fair share of steam locomotives, electric trains and bullet trains, the station continues to bear the marks of time.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This station is also where Shengguo\u2019s interest in rail and transport first began.<\/p>

\u201cSince I was young, I have always been fascinated with the innovations and how flawless and efficient the trains are running on schedule. I had even founded a society in high school to connect with like-minded train enthusiasts,\u201d recalls Shengguo fondly.<\/span><\/p>

Thus, when Shengguo was accepted at TUM Asia to pursue a master\u2019s degree in Rail, Transport and Logistics, it was a dream come true for him. \u201cI also had the opportunity to intern as a research engineer and worked on the future design of Singapore\u2019s Pick-Up-and-Drop-Off Points. During that time, I explored new ideas, challenged existing theories, and developed new methodologies and recommendations based on the findings. I have had wondrous good memories then,\u201d Shengguo shared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Yet there was this nagging doubt in him that research may not be what he wanted.<\/span><\/p>

Like most families, Shengguo was born the only child in a family steeped in a traditional culture that emphasises education and prizes achievements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cYou see, my parents wanted me to pursue a PhD,\u201d said Shengguo.<\/p>

For Shengguo, who envisioned a lifetime career in research and academia following his parents\u2019 wishes, he ought to feel that he was at the top of his game.<\/span><\/p>

Yet, while working on the PUDO research project, he had the sudden epiphany that perhaps research was not what he wanted. The detour in his mentality caught him slightly off guard. He was afraid of making mistakes and of disappointing the people around him.<\/span><\/p>

As with any other parent who loves their children, Shengguo\u2019s worries were unfounded. While children\u2019s dreams may differ from their parents, their journey is theirs to explore\u2014and they will always have their parents\u2019 full support. \u201cPerhaps there was a tinge of wistfulness in me, but once we have found the perfect harmony between our innate passions and skill set, that is where purpose lies,\u201d confided Shengguo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

“Thankfully, I had my internship experience, so I realised where I wanted to be. I want to be an engineer \u2013 where I see my solution not on paper but an actual tangible impact that benefits people,\u201d Shengguo explained. \u201cI had the opportunity to work alongside my TUM Asia senior as a software engineer at ST Engineering, providing real-time transportation system operation and management solutions to its customers. It\u2019s a gratifying experience to see firsthand how my work is making an impact,\u201d Shengguo explained.<\/span><\/p>

Right now, I want to tell my juniors: stay fearless and continue to scan your horizons, and experience as many careers as you can so you know which career trajectory you are best suited for and what you would enjoy and find most gratifying. Regardless of which path you take, follow your dreams, and it will lead you to success,\u201d Shengguo shared.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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