UM’S POSTGRADUATE STUDENT AMONG TOP 100 YOUNG TALENTS FOR MONSTAR AWARDS 2022, ASIA YOUNG TALENT AWARDS
Annsley Dashawna Stephen a Postgraduate Masters in Medical Science student majoring in Medical Microbiology from Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya has been selected as the Top 100 Young Talents for MonStar Awards 2022, Asia Young Talent Awards.
“I randomly came across Monstar Awards last year through one of the participants and came across the ad this year so my friends nominated me for this. Posting my story out there, I received multiple messages from people that could relate and have been in similar positions and it is a little relieving to feel that we are not the only ones who feel or go through as such. And if others can make it through, we surely can too.
“I started getting involved in leadership roles for the past many years and most recently is women empowerment. I believe everyone has a voice and we should be allowed to use it wisely. Built mostly, we should be given the chance to use it. So, I would highly urge young girls and women out there to take a shot, take a chance at whatever challenges life throws at you. Because chances are you might excel at it and you will never know if you never try.
“Most importantly I am happy that I have been given a chance to make it to the top 100 and that I could encourage others out there to challenge themselves regardless of what others say because people will always have something to say anyway. I hope that I can be shortlisted to the top 10,” she said.
Annsley also added that, everyone has a story, regardless good or bad, sweet or bitter.
“Taking a glimpse through mine, I could label it as a bittersweet good story. You cannot compare your life story with someone else just because it doesn’t go the way you want it to. Someday when you look back, you will see that if it was any other way, you probably would not be standing where you are today. Your plans are always inferior to what God has planned for you, trust in Him always,” she said.
MonStar Awards 2022 – Asia Young Talent Awards program designed to celebrate young Asian talents who have innovated, inspired and influenced people and their community.
Read more about Annsley’s story on https://gomonsta.asia/no-pain-no-growth/
