About Nikol Chen
Hello! I am a multidisciplinary designer and have been with the Laidlaw Foundation for over four years, working towards strengthening our global community and amplifying the impact of our initiatives.
I love all things human. I completed an undergraduate degree in Human Sciences and am currently pursuing a Masters in Anthropology at UCL. In particular, I am passionate about the intersection of education, anthropology, and design, with an ethical and collaborative approach at the heart.
Originally from the vast steppes of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Obsessive podcast listener, nature lover, and a dancer with two left feet and a whole lot of spirit.
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Cohort 2024 - Introduce Yourself Here!
Hello everyone 👋
So excited to welcome you to the Laidlaw Scholars Network. Let's kick things off by getting to know each other!
Think of this thread as our Laidlaw icebreaker. Whether someone's project sparks your curiosity, you share a hometown, or just want to say hello – go ahead and send them a message ✉️
Optional introduction template:
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My name is ______ (+ your pronouns)
I am from ______
I study _______ [course/major] at ________ [university]
My Laidlaw research/leadership project is about _______
In my free time, I like to ________
One thing about me that surprises people ________
I'd love to connect with someone who __________
Cohort 2023 - Introduce Yourself Here!
Hello everyone 👋
Congratulations on being selected as a Leadership & Research Laidlaw Scholar at your university!
Please use this space to introduce yourself to the Laidlaw community and connect with each other ahead of your summer projects, If you see someone interesting, go ahead and send them a message ✉️
Tip: Ensure your profile is complete with a profile photo and an About section to make it easier for others to reach out to you.
Here is a template you can use to introduce yourself here:
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My name is ______ (+ your pronouns)
I am from ______
I study _______ [course/major] at ________ [university]
My research/leadership project is about _______
I chose this project because _______
When I'm not studying/working, I like to ________
One thing about me that surprises people ________
I'd love to connect with someone who __________
Play your music at the gala dinner 🎵
Hi Scholars, we are so excited to welcome you to the conference in Boston and London this week!
At the gala dinner on Saturday, we'll be playing some music to soundtrack the celebration of all your impressive achievements.
If there are songs that you'd love to hear at the dinner, reply in this conversation thread and we'll add them to the shared playlist for both events.
Perhaps you are a musical artist yourself? Or have your own band? Add links to your music here and we'll include it too!
Introduce yourself here! 🙌
Hi all,
Let's get to know each other better ahead of the Global Induction Session! Please introduce yourself to the global Laidlaw community in this thread.
Here is a template you can use to tell everyone a bit about yourself:
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My name is: ______ (*pronouns*)
I study _______ [course/major] at ________ [university]
My research is about: ______
I chose this research topic because: _______
I am from: ______
When I'm not studying/working, I like to: ________
One thing about me that surprises people: ________
Ask me about: _________
I'd love to connect with someone who: __________
If you are an alum or completed your first summer last year - share some advice! What do you wish you knew before starting? What is the most valuable thing you learnt from your experience?
I'm excited to meet you all and hear your stories!
Suggest a quote here!
If you'd like to suggest a quote to be featured, leave a reply to this conversation using this simple template: Quote: Leader: I admire this leader because: I like this quote because: We try to choose quotes that are relevant to current events, align with Laidlaw Scholar values (ambitious, brave, curious, determined, extraordinary, fast, good) and maintain great diversity between the leaders, based on factors such as their area of expertise and ethnicity. Feel free to submit as many quotes as you'd like!
Introduce yourself here!
Hi everyone,Please introduce yourself to the global Laidlaw community in this thread - let's get to know each other better ahead of the Global Induction Session!Here is a template you can use to tell us a bit about yourself:My name is: ______ (pronouns)I study _______ [course/major] at ________ [university]I am from: ______I became a Laidlaw Scholar in: _______My research is about: ______I chose this research topic because: _______When I'm not studying/working, I like to: ________One thing about me that surprises people: ________My 'leader crush' is: _______ because ________ Ask me about: _________ I'd love to connect with someone who: __________ If you are an alum or already completed your first research summer - share some advice! What do you wish you knew before starting your research? What is the most valuable thing you learnt from your experience? I'm excited to meet you all and hear your stories!
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: Ask Lord Laidlaw a Question!
Dear Scholars,We are extremely excited to announce that we will be conducting a live Q&A session with Lord Laidlaw during the conference this Saturday.To submit a question, simply follow us on Twitter and reply to this tweet with your question(s).Don't be shy! Ask away!
Order Your Exclusive Garment!
Dear Scholars,Wonderful news! We will be ordering exclusive branded garments for you to receive at the conference. Please make sure you fill out the order form below by 10AM September 25th. You must fill out this form in order to receive the free garment.https://forms.gle/u5wy6hkXtXBZFExU9Keep checking this Room for more updates, and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! See you soon.Nikolnikol.chen@laidlawfoundation.com
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Thank you for these wonderful reflections Renie! And your photos are so beautiful 😍
It's amazing to see and celebrate all the successes of the year! Well done everyone!
Thanks Sophia, amazing to see what you have accomplished so far as Scholar and hope your LIA goes well!
Hey Campbell, thanks for posting! We also have an intro thread for the 2024 cohort in case you'd like to contribute :) https://laidlawscholars.network/rooms/leadership-research-laidlaw-scholars/conversations/77171
Wonderful reflection, thanks for sharing Sofie! 🌼
Super interesting Jasmine! In case you are looking for interview participants, Lex might be a good place to find people :) https://www.lex.lgbt/
Love this Claire, will definitely give it a listen!
Congratulations Geraint, that's amazing!
What an amazing post, Saskia, thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed the conference, and your poster is totally genius!