She also advised the younger generation not to be afraid to begin something. “Let’s prove that as the young generation of Indonesia, we are not afraid to take a step towards achieving our dreams. Let’s all be passionate about learning, always give our best and never be afraid to leap one step ahead of you,” she continued.
The achievements of the two students who now sit in Grade 8 and 7 at ACS Jakarta are actually not only in the field of mathematics, but also international public speaking competitions. Indeed, their public speaking video was shown at the United Nations Climate Change Conference last year in Glasglow, Scotland.
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“Public speaking also happens to be one of our passions. Because we feel that through public speaking we can share experiences, knowledge, and many things that might be useful for friends in Indonesia,” explained Mischa.
Here are some of prestigious math competitions that Mischka and Devon have won.
- Australia Big Science Competition
- HKIMO (Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad)
- Pangea (Germany)
- AIMO (Asia International Mathematical Olympiad)
- SEAMO (Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad). (rr)