FYS Seminar: Make an Impact by Caring and Serving

We want to repay the debt we owe the previous generation by serving the next.
- Martin Tan

The underlying pressure for undergraduates is to do very well in school, then find a good job and earn loads of money which will lead to happiness. Is that true?

Many studies have shown that happiness comes from compassionate giving and serving. Yes, making money is important. But is there anything more to it? How about our passions? How about our dreams? 

Martin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Halogen Foundation Singapore. He formerly served as Board Member of National Library Board and Chairman of the Public Library Advisory Committee. Martin has a big heart to build young leaders. He bravely started Halogen and weathered all the ups and downs over the years to see youths lead themselves and others well. Day to day, he charts the directions ahead with the team and infuses staff, partners, and volunteers with the Halogen DNA. He also regularly trains youths, educators, and parents. Martin is a Master Facilitator for The Leadership Challenge® and the only Master Facilitator certified to run the Student Leadership Challenge® Certification in Asia-Pacific.

In the seminar, Martin shared with us the things he cared about and discussed how he discovered his passion for nurturing young leaders through serving. Over 100 students and staff who attended the seminar were inspired by his sharing and motivated to find channels for unleashing their potential and dreams.