Student Profile: The Integrator, Wong Qing Ning

With a Double Degree in Life Sciences and Japanese Studies, Qing Ning’s two degrees could not be any more different. The only common factor? His passion for both areas of study, which has equipped Qing Ning with invaluable insight that he shares with his peers regularly.

“There isn’t a middle point with my current degrees,” admits Qing Ning. “However, I have learnt more critical thinking skills in my Humanities modules, which I have transferred back to Life Sciences. For example when my Life Sciences professors are talking about a certain research, I’ll start to question “Why?” instead of just taking it as is.” Likewise, the structured process of research writing in his Science modules has made it easier for Qing Ning to distill problems in his humanities major.

Having experienced the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to learning, Qing Ning often encourages his peers to take at least a module from a different discipline. At the new College of Humanities and Sciences, Qing Ning is an Integrator - often seen drawing connections between seemingly disparate subjects, even if it’s transferable skills. “I have friends who are very passionate about biology, but they only know that one thing. At the end of the day, the hope is to apply our research to the world, which is why I strongly recommend that they look up at the world, and at things around them. Because if they were to take even just one subject from another discipline, I believe their perspectives will change a lot and that would benefit them greatly.”

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