Golden Key is jubilant to introduce Amber Bormann, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award winners. Amber is from Boerne, Texas, and attends Southern Methodist University. “This award means a lot to me,” says Amber. “It is a blessing and a huge help in […]
Tapping into your network is a valuable tool for any working professional and Rakin Hasan is the perfect example of how rewarding networking can be. A Golden Key Alumni, former President of the Macquarie University chapter, and currently a Senior Analyst in the Technology & […]
Golden Key is ecstatic to introduce Carla Ramazan, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award winners. Carla was born in Bucharest, Romania, but grew up primarily in Reno, Nevada. She graduated in May 2021 from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
“I am ecstatic to have been selected for the 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award from Golden Key,” says Carla.
Carla is an active member of her community and enjoys participating in student organizations.
“In college, I was involved with Student Government, Kappa Alpha Theta, Golden Key, and a feminist organization called Deeds Not Words,” explains Carla.
Not only is Carla heavily involved in her community, but she also is dedicated to her academics.
“I am a Truman Scholar and won UTD’s “Student Leader of the Year Award” in April of 2021,” Carla reveals.
Carla intends to use her scholarship to fund her law degree.
“I am honored to have been recognized by the Golden Key Honor Society for my leadership and service efforts and will use these funds to finance my law degree,” Carla shares.
Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family Carla, we wish you the best of luck obtaining your law degree!
Golden Key is thrilled to introduce Michael Kehinde, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award winners. Michael is from Hamilton, Canada, and is a graduate of the Mechatronics Engineering and Management program at McMaster University. “I am pleased and delighted to receive the Undergraduate […]
Golden Key is delighted to introduce Hannah Via, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award winners. Hannah attends the American Public University. “Winning this award is personal confirmation for me that hard work, dedication, and perseverance pay off,” says Hannah. Hannah considers herself a […]
Golden Key is pleased to introduce Tushar Sood, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award winners. Tushar is originally from Brampton, Ontario, Canada and is studying Honours Integrated Science with a Concentration in Biology and Interdisciplinary Minor in Community Engagement at McMaster University.
“Being recognized by the Golden Key International Honour Society through the 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award means so much to me,” says Tushar. “Not only does it help fund my post-secondary education, but this award serves to remind me of my ongoing commitment to bettering my local and international communities, whether through volunteering at my local hospital or engaging in health research.”
Tushar is an exemplary student, earning multiple awards during his two years at McMaster, including the Provost’s Honour Roll, the Frank and Carol Tristani Scholarship, and the Waller Family Academic Grant.
“Most recently, I have been awarded an Undergraduate Student Research Award through the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to fund a Summer 2021 research experience in the Faculty of Health Sciences, specifically in genetic and molecular epidemiology,” explains Tushar. “I hope to use this experience as a foundation for my future career, all while learning more about population health and the scientific process.”
Tushar is immensely grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to him during his collegiate journey.
“Overall, I am immensely grateful for the Golden Key for supporting and recognizing its members through awards such as these,” expresses Tushar.
Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family Tushar; we hope you found what you were looking for during your Summer research experience!
Golden Key is proud to introduce Raphael Anastassios Kirou, one of Golden Key’s 2020 Undergraduate Achievement Award winners. Raphael was born and raised in Astoria, New York by parents who immigrated from northern Greece. Raphael graduated summa cum laude in December 2020 with his Bachelor […]
In the context of Golden Key’s efforts to support its network and boost its personal and professional development, I thought I could share a handful of lessons I have learned in my journey from graduating university to finding an entry point into the labour market. […]
In life, we meet many people along the way, and they all play an essential role in our future. Someone who believes in the importance of meeting new people is Golden Key member Phenyo Mabokela.
“I’m really passionate about helping others because I feel all of the opportunities I have been fortunate to receive have come to me because of the help of other people, who invested their time in me,” says Phenyo. “I feel that it’s my responsibility to give back to others in every way that I can.”
Phenyo gives back to others through the business he founded in 2017, Bespoke Innovations (Pty) Ltd., a corporate branding business. He noticed that South Africa didn’t have a large industry for marketing and felt that it would be a good industry for him to be innovative and become a player in.
Phenyo has been a member of Golden Key since 2017 and currently serves as the Director of Community Services for the Golden Key Alumni Committee of Golden Key Southern Africa. Phenyo previously served as the Public Relations Director of the Golden Key Wits Chapter from 2017 to 2018.
“I’m grateful to Golden Key, to every Golden Key individual that I’ve met and those that I have not met because I feel that it is one of the things that has helped me, and it has also contributed a lot to open doors,” expresses Pheyno. “Golden Key puts you a step forward when you are doing applications for different things whether at institutions or programs as well. I want to express my gratitude not only to the organization, but to everyone who’s part of this, because that’s what makes Golden Key, Golden Key.”
In July, Phenyo will graduate with his Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Marketing, Management Accounting and Finance from the University of Witwatersrand. He recently applied for a business school in Madrid, where he intends to pursue his Master’s in Business and Innovation.
“This is a big step because it would be the first time that I am leaving the country,” Phenyo says. “It does mean I might not be able to be with my parents or my identical twin or my brother, but at the same time, I feel that it is a perfect opportunity to broaden my horizons for my career.”
Phenyo looks for opportunities amongst everything he does and encourages others to do the same.
“If I were to advise my younger self, I would tell him to believe that everything happens for a reason and nothing is a mistake,” said Phenyo. “I’m only 23, but in the short life that I’ve lived, I’ve seen that in most instances that I thought were setbacks were actually positioning for bigger opportunities. And most of the time, I beat myself up for it, and over time I learned that different challenges that come, the different setbacks, there is usually opportunity behind it.”
College is a big decision, but it can be one of the best decisions in many people’s lives. One person who made the decision to go back to college is Golden Key member Jhana Chambers. “The opportunity to go back to school was a unique […]
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