The Grade 12 students of Chiang Kai Shek College gathered at the Narra Campus Conference Room on September 23, 2026, for a talk on higher education and career pathways. Three distinguished alumni returned to share candid insights from their professional journeys, underscoring how the school’s holistic education continues to shape their success.
While the speakers pursued different fields, they shared a common message: the skills, values, and resilience developed at CKS College remain vital long after graduation.
Real Estate: Perseverance and Adaptability Pay Off
Mr. Jeffrey Lock, a 2013 graduate of the Higher Education Division with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, major in Marketing Management, opened the program. Now a real estate broker and Vice President of Grand Majesty Real Estate Company, he offered a realistic view of an industry known for high earning potential and equally high demands.
“In sales, your income is limited only by how much effort you are willing to put in and how adaptable you are,” Jeffrey Lock told the students. He explained that commissions can far exceed fixed salaries, yet the market is cyclical and unpredictable. “Some months you may close no deals; in others, you may close several. The question is: can you survive when nothing is happening?”
He credited CKS College’s practical, immersive training—particularly marketing case studies, client presentations, and business simulations—for building the resilience and quick thinking essential in sales. “CKS taught me not just theory, but how to think on my feet, how to communicate with people, and how to persevere when things get tough,” he said.
Education and Psychology: Building Purpose and Direction
Ms. Bea Claire Antiporda, an alumna who graduated from CKS Junior High School in 2019 and later earned magna cum laude honors from De La Salle University, spoke next. Currently a kindergarten teacher pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, she highlighted how the school’s rigorous academics and strong values education prepared her for university and beyond.
“CKS College gave me not only knowledge, but also direction,” she said. She noted that the school’s challenging math and science courses gave her a clear advantage in college statistics and research methods. “In college, there were moments when I realized I had already learned what my classmates were struggling with, simply because our alma mater had pushed me farther than I thought I could go.”
Bea also spoke about leadership lessons gained through extracurricular involvement and later applied in non-profit work. “I learned early that leadership is not about being the loudest person in the room, but about being willing to listen, serve, and remain consistent—values my teachers modeled for me,” she shared. She encouraged students to stay open to evolving paths: “Your first choice may not be your final destination, and that is okay. What matters is that you keep learning and care about what you do.”
Medicine and AI: The Irreplaceable Human Element
Dr. Dean Kyle Ang, a 2012 graduate of the High School Department, closed the seminar with reflections on the medical profession and the rise of artificial intelligence. He described medicine as a long-term commitment requiring genuine purpose.
“Medicine is a marathon, not a sprint. If you enter this field only for the title or the income, you will not last. You must genuinely want to help people, because some days that will be the only reason you keep going,” he said.
Addressing concerns that AI could replace doctors, Dr. Ang acknowledged its growing role in diagnosis, imaging, and research. Yet he stressed the limits of technology. “AI can read an X-ray faster than I can and process thousands of research papers in seconds. But AI cannot hold a patient’s hand and tell them everything will be okay; it cannot sit down with a family and explain that their loved one has reached the end of life. The human part of medicine—empathy, presence, compassion—can never be replaced.”
He urged students to embrace technological advances while holding firmly to the values of service and compassion instilled at CKS College.
A Valuable Exchange
The seminar gave students practical perspectives on choosing courses, navigating uncertainty, and building meaningful careers. The students remained engaged throughout, asking thoughtful questions about university selection and handling workplace challenges. The event closed with an active dialogue between the alumni and the Grade 12 cohort, reinforcing the lasting impact of a CKSian education.
