Amari, Class of 2017

For Amari, graduating from Stamford American International School was the beginning of a path that would take her from university in Singapore to internships with two globally recognized organizations, while continuing interests she first developed at school.

After graduating from Stamford in 2017, Amari enrolled at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where she studied for a Bachelor of Business with a specialization in Marketing. Along the way, she looked for opportunities to explore beyond her chosen field and build experience in different environments.

Taking Opportunities as They Come

During university, Amari secured a summer internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The experience gave her insight into how a large organization manages teams, maintains service standards and creates consistent experiences for its customers.

She later interned with Singapore Airlines, where her work introduced her to data and coding. Although outside her Marketing specialization, it gave her the chance to develop new skills and see how knowledge from different fields can connect.

Her university experience also included plans for a semester abroad in Sweden before returning to Singapore to complete her studies. Looking further ahead, Amari was considering postgraduate study, a corporate career or perhaps building something of her own around her longstanding interest in events.

Friendships That Continue

When Amari looks back at Stamford, it is the people who stand out.

She remains in contact with friends from the Class of 2017, despite many of them studying in different countries. Those friendships have continued beyond graduation, with former classmates reconnecting whenever they have the opportunity.

Sport was another important part of her Stamford experience. Amari played volleyball at school and valued both the coaching and opportunities to travel for overseas tournaments. That interest continued at NTU, where she went on to play for the university volleyball team.

Keep Exploring

Amari’s advice to students is simple: get involved.

Her own experience showed her how activities outside the classroom can build skills, friendships and experiences that remain valuable later. She also encourages students to take opportunities for work experience when they arise, particularly when they lead somewhere unexpected.

Her story reflects the confidence to explore different possibilities, build on what matters to her and keep choosing what comes next.