"What's your major?"
"I study entrepreneurship..."
Looking back on my job-hunting introductions after graduation, I always mention the word "entrepreneurship" more than once. This major, which may seem a bit niche and is not often mentioned among fresh graduates, actually has many interesting stories you don't know.
First Encounter - All Because of Singapore
Choosing a country to study abroad is no small feat. For me, it was simply because I traveled to Singapore with my family during my sophomore year of college. I immediately fell in love with this beautiful and culturally rich "Garden City". Moreover, it's not too far from the Chinese mainland, and it boasts abundant educational resources. Well-known schools here rank among the top in the world. Fates are always magical. Soon, I set my goal to pursue a master's degree here.
Searching Far and Wide - The Attraction of "Entrepreneurship"
Students studying abroad are well aware of the importance of choosing a major. Checking the official websites of the graduate schools of target universities to learn about the professional courses offered and admission requirements in advance is an excellent way.
When I browsed the official website introduction of the Master of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation program, I was instantly captivated. It's not just about theoretical classes. The systematic curriculum allows you to truly experience how a business plan evolves into a company, how it is incubated from scratch and grows from a fledgling to a thriving enterprise...
Studying "entrepreneurship" requires an innate passion. The so-called "law of attraction" often stems from inner motivation. I wonder if you'll be tempted after reading the following precise interpretation of the program by the college?
The First Class - "Survival on a Deserted Island"
I still remember the first day I stepped onto campus. While various colleges were holding different orientation activities like buffets and giving out welcome gift bags, our college truly lived up to the saying "Entrepreneurship is a game for the brave." Three days after registration, we were taken to Pulau Ubin, an uninhabited island in Singapore, for a three-day, two-night "survival on a deserted island" experience.
We carried out task challenges in teams. During this time, we walked long distances to search for clues, carried logs with our bare hands, built rafts, and went rafting as a group. What impressed me the most was on the last day. During the rafting, the instructor suddenly ordered that each team must have a member jump into the sea and be rescued by team members within three minutes...
In fact, this is very similar to entrepreneurship. You never know what lies ahead. In crucial moments, leaders need to have the courage to make decisions and the determination to execute.
My "first entrepreneurship class" ended during those three days and two nights that I would never forget. It's also the most memorable class to date. Of course, I also quickly "broke the ice" with classmates from different countries and started my real entrepreneurial "adventure".
The First Lesson in Life
Those daring dreams of yours, someone is willing to go crazy with you
In a blink of an eye, it's been over two years since I graduated and entered the workforce. Many people ask me why I don't start my own business. But I would rather say that what I learned is an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether I will start a business in the future or not, this mindset can accompany me throughout my life. Of course, what I gained most from the program is a group of like-minded friends. No matter how wild your ideas are, you can share them with your friends.
It's hard to imagine that when I accidentally set foot on the land of Singapore, accidentally browsed the NTU website, accidentally met like-minded friends, and accidentally found the industry I wanted to enter... It turns out that entrepreneurship can really be learned. What you learn is not just theory, but more about finding what you are truly suitable for and good at...
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