School of Social Sciences

Class of 2015
Degree: BSocSc major in Sociology
2nd Degree: BBM major in Operations Management

Account Manager
Wirecard

Please tell us more about where you are currently working at and what you are doing.

I am an Account Manager at Wirecard, a German-headquartered payments technology company. In my role, I am responsible for expanding the organization's business to new markets, maintaining relationships with payment brands, as well as for collecting information for RFIs/RFPs.

What made you choose to do a degree in Social Sciences and why did you choose to do it in SMU?

I was interested in Sociology and appreciated the academic rigor of a degree in Social Sciences. The volume of weekly reading and reflection papers I had to do certainly helped to build up my capacity for work! (laughs) I chose SMU as I wanted the flexibility of being able to choose a second major/degree, be it within SOSS or from other schools. Only SMU offers this kind of unrivalled ability of being able to "customize" the set of modules, which you would like to take.

How has the SOSS experience been for you, and how has it benefitted you?

SOSS offers a wide variety of modules that kept me intellectually challenged. The most memorable module was Sociology Study Mission to Guangzhou, China to study urbanisation and social policy. The immersive learning experience was truly enjoyable! I also gained a circle of like-minded friends who were passionate about sociology like me.

Do you have any advice for your juniors that are currently in SOSS or for those who are planning to join the SOSS family?

The world is your oyster. SOSS and SMU provide countless opportunities for exposure and growth. Take charge of your personal development and seize as many of them as possible!