We’re pleased to share this story by GK member Taylor LaChapelle from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: “In November 2019, I was able to travel to Dubai, UAE for the Open World Powerlifting Championships. I missed a week of classes, but jetlag helped me out that […]
“As an international student, what you really crave for is home away from home, and my university and the whole committee of Golden Key has been my home away from home.” Malavika Kanoria began studying a Master of Business Administration (International) at Deakin University in […]
Joining the Golden Key International Honour Society means opening the door to a whole world of opportunities. There is a HUGE range of scholarships, partner benefits, events, and career development resources available to ALL Golden Key members – so we strongly recommend you step up and embrace everything that is on offer to you to get the best value from your membership.
Here are five things you need do to get immediate value from your Golden Key Honour Society membership today and for a lifetime:
Engagement in Golden Key Honour Society all begins with your local chapter, and this is where you will find the most immediate support, and opportunities for leadership and service. Get involved with your local chapter and prepare to make some amazing new friends…
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We award tens of thousands of dollars every single year to Golden Key Honour Society members around the world through our scholarships and awards. Want to be part of it? All you need to do is apply!
Head to our scholarships page and check out what’s on offer and see which scholarships you qualify for, and then put together the best application you can. Yes, it takes a little bit of effort but, trust us, the rewards make it definitely worthwhile.
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By Connor Simpson Marisa Duong joined Golden Key in 2017 after discovering the society through her Bachelor of Philosophy degree coordinator. Marisa was seeking the opportunity to develop her academic career and explore fields of research that interested her. After learning more about Golden Key’s […]
Issa Kabeer is on a hero’s journey. A graduate student in Diversity Leadership at Temple University, he used to shy away from campus activities before joining Golden Key. Now, Issa sparks the flame within us to become greater versions of ourselves. As co-president of his local […]
Golden Key strives to encourage its members in three aspects: Academics, Leadership and Service. Kitty Hoi Yan Wong, a Golden Key member since 2017, perfectly encapsulates the values of Golden Key, and her work in Community Service has proved truly impactful to her local community.
Kitty Wong is the Community Service Officer for the University of South Australia Golden Key committee and has become an integral, hardworking member since she first joined the group in 2018.
Throughout her journey at Golden Key, she has successfully led multiple community engagement projects such as Daffodil Day for Cancer Council, Christmas Books and Toy Appeals with the Smith Family and has been a critical reason for the success of TEDxUniSA 2019, an event run entirely by students to share ideas and innovations with the world.
Kitty says since joining as the UniSA Golden Key Community Service Officer she has helped make Daffodil Day, Christmas appeals and TEDxUniSA annual projects the UniSA committee takes part in.
“These are basically the three events that I am mainly involved in, but of course, as a committee member, I help out with other events that are run by our group,” Kitty says.
Kitty was first interested in becoming the Community Service officer because she is motivated by the feeling of doing something meaningful and contributing back to the community.
“I want to help run these community service projects because I think volunteering is a core part of my values. I like to volunteer for the community and Golden Key is a great platform to help me explore these amazing opportunities.”
As well as her work on the GK Committee, Kitty is also a passionate community leader, who is a first aider of St. John Ambulance. This as well, as all her hard work in multiple community service events led to her being ‘highly commended’ for the South Australia International Student Award – Community Engagement in 2018, and the winner of said award in 2019.
Kitty says she is honoured to receive this award and was surprised to have been recognised in such a way.
“Receiving this award to me, feels like my hard work for 2018 and 2019 has been recognised. By receiving this award, I have the opportunity to share my story and share my values with other people, other international students, other local students in Adelaide,” she says.
“I think the most I get out of having this award, is I am able to share my stories and values and experiences with other students and be a motivation for them to step up.”
“If I can give the advice to any students, if you start at University, if you have the opportunity to be involved with Golden Key, just do it. What is important is you need to be involved. There is so many opportunities for you.
“If you have the opportunity, just step out and catch it. Step out of your comfort zone and just put up your hands for everything that is in front of you.”
Caitlin Kramer began studying Robotics engineering at Flinders University in 2016 and is now in her fourth and final year, with big plans for her future. Throughout her degree, Caitlin has expanded her knowledge by taking part in three overseas trips, which she says gave […]
Meet Esaivani Moodley who is a recent graduate from Durban University of Technology where she completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Diagnostic Sonography. Born and raised in Durban, she has always had a fascination for science and medicine and a deep passion to […]
With the new school year rapidly approaching, we are very excited to announce our 2020-2021 International Council of Student Leaders (ICSLs). These students have been elected to address the needs of each chapter in the region ranging from implementing new service projects, answer questions from e-board members, and engaging honorary and alumni members in their region.
Shazia Adjumain
“My name is Shazia Adjumain. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) on Childhood brain cancer at Monash University, Australia. In the future, I hope to continue my research on to a PhD which will enable me to identify potential therapeutic targets in childhood brain cancer. I was elected as a Golden Key member in 2019 when I was pursuing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University (2016-2019).In the same year I was fortunate to be elected as the President of the Deakin Golden Key chapter and here I am representing the Golden Key Asia Pacific chapters. I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of the International Council of Student Leaders for 2020-2021. I look forward to serving the society in all aspects to the best of my knowledge and capabilities.”
Sahil Maharaj
“I Sahil Maharaj and I am a 5th year medical student at Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine (UKZN), in Durban, South Africa. I joined Golden Key in 2017 and served as president for the medical school division in 2019. I have also served on executive committees for other student organizations including the South African Medical Students Association (SAMSA) and UKZN Student Surgical Society. I am currently a research placement at the Centre for the Program of AIDS Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). I have also been involved in volunteer work, most recently of which was a medical mission to provide health care to an underserved community north of Durban. South Africa boasts a wealth of talented individuals. Unfortunately due to socioeconomic circumstances, many are unable to access opportunities to develop their potential. My goal is to help expand access to opportunities to break the cycle of poverty that is so vicious in this country. The Golden Key society is to be lauded for the many benefits it offers to members however, I most appreciate the nurturing environment created for growth and development.”
Sulihat Aloba
“I’m Sulihat Aloba, and I am very excited to be serving a second term as the representative of the International Council of Student Leaders (ICSL) for Region 3. I am from Nigeria, West Africa but came to the United States in 2011 to obtain my bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Mississippi. I have been a part of Golden Key since my sophomore year and transferred my membership to Auburn University when I moved for graduate school. I was the chapter president of the Golden Key International Honour Society for two years at Auburn University where I got my master’s degree in chemical engineering. During my role as the president, our chapter recorded its best membership drive in history and obtained the prestigious Key chapter award for the first time in two consecutive years. It has been an amazing experience being a part of Golden Key as I have learned to grow and make decisions as a leader, participate in various service projects which I enjoyed both domestically and internationally, and I have had the opportunity to interact and share ideas with a diverse group of people at summits in beautiful locations. I am privileged to be working as a part of the ICSL for the 2020-2021 academic year and look forward to serving as a resource for members and chapters to realize their full potential through the pillars of Golden Key: Academics, Leadership, and Service.”
Brittany Ladson
“My name is Brittany Ladson and I am a 3rd year medical student at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI. I will be completing my rotations at Sparrow Hospital. I am hoping to pursue a residency in either emergency medicine or infectious disease. I am also the current president of Golden Key at MSU. My favorite thing about Golden Key is being able to connect with people across the USA and the rest of the world. I love attending international and regional summits to network with others and learn from all the great speakers. I can’t wait to represent my region and meet all the wonderful e-board members in the area.”
Calen Buford
“I Calen and I am a student at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. This fall, I will be entering the senior year of my undergraduate degree. My major is Applied and Computational Mathematics, with a minor in Computer Science. Interestingly enough, I have also completed a minor in Visual Arts. Most people would say math and art work in opposition, but I disagree! I am passionate about solving complex problems and creating beautiful things. As such, I currently work as a software engineer for a start-up, helping to build a magnificent online marketplace. As my career progresses, I hope to turn toward executive roles, for I also love building organizations. That is one of things I love about Golden Key so much: as student members, we can forge our chapters and the society at large into something truly great! I look forward to an amazing 2020-2021 year!”
Samantha Brock
“I Samantha and I am a graduate student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville where I am studying a Masters of Science of Chemistry. After graduation I plan to be a civilian contractor for the United States Military. Golden Key has opened so many networking opportunities that has led to many inter- and intra- personal skills that will last a lifetime!”
Alexis McKoy
“I Alexis and I am a rising senior, psychology major at Morgan State University. I plan on becoming a forensic psychologist who focuses on juveniles and at-risk youth in inner cities. I hope to help unpack the traumas that these youth have faced growing up in an adverse community. I love Golden Key’s commitment to community service, because I love to give back to the less fortunate.”
Lamarcus Jermaine Hall
“I’m Lamarcus and I am a doctoral student at Indiana State University. I am also a husband and father to three beautiful children. I enjoy facilitating training, motivational speaking, and research on Black Males. I am also an adjunct professor at Martin University.”
Jessica Newbury
“I’m Jessica and I am currently the president and treasurer for the chapter for Flinders University in South Australia, she is studying her final year of a double undergraduate degree Bachelor of Education (middle & secondary) / Bachelor of Science, majoring in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, minoring in forensics and currently undergoing an internship at Reynella East College. At university she has been in various leadership roles over the past few years, including taking part in mentoring first year education and science students, then moving up to mentor the current mentors in this program. Having roles in the club Flinders Thinking CaPS at the university where she has been Outreach Officer and Executive Education Officer, and still holds the latter position. Outside of the university Jessica is a mother of 5 children and also a Sensei for Go Kan Ryu Karate where she teaches self-defense to others. She has competed at state and world levels, and has a Guinness World Record for participating in the “Most people to break a pine board simultaneously in one location” at the GKR Karate World Cup 2017. After graduating she will be aiming to do a year of Honors in Education and Science, and become a leader in STEM Education.”
Jaishree Subrahmaniam has been a Golden Key member since 2011 when she was doing her Bachelors in Botany from Miranda House in University of Delhi in India. With her 10-year anniversary coming up, Jaishree has a Master’s in Botany and recently finished a PhD in […]
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