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Chan Sam

@chansam

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Aspiring medical student driven by science excellence, leadership, and mentoring.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities in clinical healthcare where I can apply my strong science foundation, continue mentoring and community-focused work, and grow within a collaborative team that values empathy and adaptability.

I’m a highly motivated Year 13 student at Sacred Heart College, aspiring to study Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). I’ve built my path through strong science and mathematics achievement, including finishing several NCEA Level 3 subjects early, reaching the NZ Chemistry Olympiad training camp, and working toward multiple NZQA Scholarships.

I balance ambition with service and responsibility. As an Academic Prefect and Young Vinnies Leader, I mentor younger students, organize charity activities, and lead community projects—always aiming to turn effort into real impact.

Because I’ve studied in both Hong Kong and New Zealand, I adapt quickly to new cultures and environments. I also designed and coded a custom web application to track student service hours, and I tutor peers in higher-level math and science, which strengthens my communication, patience, and leadership under pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Academic Prefect

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Sacred Heart College

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Selected for the school leadership team as the Academic Prefect to encourage strong study habits and mentor younger students. Helped connect students with teachers to support academic wellbeing and progress.

Student Mentoring Leadership Academic Support Communication

Young Vinnies Leader

St Vincent de Paul Society

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Led the school's Young Vinnies group by organizing charity events and running community service projects. Designed and coded a custom web application to track student service hours and streamline the school's award system.

Volunteer coordination Event Planning Community Service Web Application Development Service Hours Tracking Team Leadership Project Management

Study Center Manager

Sacred Heart College

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Ran the school's Study Center as an Academic Prefect, organizing tutoring and study sessions for both the main school and the boarding hostel. Provided one-on-one support in higher-level math and science to peers and junior students, building strong mentorship and communication skills.

Peer Tutoring Academic Mentoring Study Session Planning Math Tutoring Science Tutoring Communication Patience Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sacred Heart College

NCEA Levels 1–3, NCEA Curriculum (Science and Mathematics)

2023 -

Activities and societies: Achieved Excellence/Merit across NCEA subjects; selected for the NZ Chemistry Olympiad Training Camp (2026) and is a candidate for NZQA Scholarships (multiple subjects across 2023–2026).

Completing the NCEA curriculum (Years 10–13) and has achieved NCEA Levels 1–3 with Excellence endorsement by Year 11. Currently enrolled in Year 13 subjects including Chemistry and Mathematics with Statistics, with accelerated Physics (Excellence) and Biology (Merit) in Year 12.