Bio – Danika Ramalingum

Student Bio

Achievements

Distinctions

English Home Language

Afrikaans First Additional Language

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Accounting

Advanced Programme Mathematics

Do you have any school achievements that we can highlight?	Yes
Please elaborate on your school achievements.	• Full Colours for Academics and Service • Dux Scholar (2014-2017) • Represented South Africa at a women in science camp in Rwanda (WiSci 2015) • Member of the student executive • Girls Soccer Captain 2017
What are your plans for 2019?	Study
Future Plans Study (please specify):	Studying Actuarial Science.
Future Plans Gap year (please specify):	–
Future Plans. Work (please specify):	–

Future Plans. Other (please specify):	–
National University. Where will you be studying?	University of Witwaterstrand, University of Cape Town or University of Pretoria
Degree Choice. National. What degree / course will you be studying?	Actuarial Science
Reason for Degree. National. Why did you choose this particular course?	I enjoy Mathematics
Foreign University. Where will you be applying to study?	Columbia University, Brown University
Degree Choice. Foreign. What degree / course will you be applying to study?	Applied Mathematics
Reason for Degree. Foreign. Why did you choose this particular course?	I enjoy Mathematics
Result Location. Will you be in South Africa when your final results are released?	Yes

Interests

Interests. What are your interests and hobbies?	I enjoy watching series, baking and tutoring maths.
Inspiration. Who inspires you most? Why?	My grandfather inspired me to have a strong work ethic through the perseverance he displayed through his hardships.
Motto. Is there a motto / quote that you live by?	Its important to live your life for yourself and for no one else.
Dreams and aspirations. Do you have any dreams for your future that you would like to share with us?	I would like to study Actuarial Science and eventually become a professor of Mathematics at a reputable university.