Jia Wei (second from right) and Nicky (rightmost) at the Physics Mookata 2024 get-together

Looking back, my four years at NUS Physics have taught me far more than equations and problem-solving. They have shaped how I deal with uncertainty and given me countless opportunities to grow as an individual. I am especially grateful to the professors, lecturers, and friends who made the journey more enjoyable and meaningful. One memorable moment occurred during our Experimental Physics course, when my lab partner and I discovered several hours into data collection, that our phones had interfered with the Rutherford experiment. Experiences like this made my undergraduate journey memorable despite the challenges. Above all, I have learned that it is important to find joy in the process of learning physics.

Loo Jia Wei

Looking back, our time in NUS Physics was, paradoxically, both long and short. It feels like only yesterday when we met new faces in our orientation groups who became the close friends walking alongside us. From locking ourselves in our rooms with just our pens and paper to solve countless differential equations, waiting hours in the laboratory for the alpha radiation detector to click, to the many nights formatting reports, the learning never stopped. Yet, going through each day, week, and semester never felt unbearable. From yearly steamboats and Mookata meet-ups with peers and professors, to the strolls between Frontier and classrooms with friends, these cherished moments made the long eventful journey flew by in the blink of an eye.

Nicky Nel