As the Student Union president, Sng spoke for the student body of Washington University and welcomed everyone to the campus. His opening remarks highlighted the importance of democracy in which he stated it, “provides momentous occasion to show that while citizens might disagree fervently on issues, they agree it is important to stay engaged in the democratic process.”
When first starting to write his speech, Brother Sng felt inspired by a long conversation he had with an international friend and thought that, “t
he occasion would present an excellent opportunity to remind everyone that the rest of the world is watching the national election and that America has the potential to send a message of renewed confidence in democracy.” Much of the world was in fact watching, and Kenneth pointed out that he was humbled to have received encouragement from his country, including Singapore’s Prime Minister. When it came to preparing for his remarks, Sng said, “I tried to make every word count.”
Brother Sng is very involved at Washington University, where he studies economics and mathematics. He mentioned that his experience at Delta S
igma Pi has been nothing less than transformational. “Through Delta Sigma Pi, I got to be part of a tightly knit community of brothers who have been there for me every step of the way. Brothers have given me invaluable advice and support within and outside of the Fraternity. Interestingly, it was a brother who recommended that I get involved with the Student Union in the first place. The same brother later encouraged me to run for Student Union Vice President of Finance in my junior year and Student Body President my senior year,” said Sng.
Upon graduation, his plan is to return to Singapore and work for the civil service. Due to strong preference for microeconomic policies and industry regulation, he is applying to ministries that deal largely with those areas, like the Ministry of Transport, Law and Finance.
Congratulations, Brother Sng on this incredible honor.