Our Alumni
At No Knuckles, we provide a rich and timeless lesson of skills and experience, of which gives our writers and editors a platform for success in their future endeavours. Below are some of their successes.
Fung Ting (FT) Chiu
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Dartmouth College
Get to Know Me
I am currently studying at Dartmouth, majoring in PPE and environmental studies with a minor in human-centred design. I am Interested in horse racing, football (soccer), entrepreneurship, singing, wildlife conservation, and fine dining. As of now I am currently running an agtech startup, singing for an all-male a cappella group, leading the development team of Dartmouth's robotics club, serving as a VP for Dartmouth's scholars of finance, writing for Dartmouth's law journal, serving as vice captain for Dartmouth's badminton club, and an arctic innovation scholar.
Why NKJ was important for me
I served as the Founder of the NKJ and the editor-in-chief from 2021-22. NKJ was one of my main extracurriculars in high school. It has definitely shaped my academic trajectory, particularly my interests in environmental social sciences, public policy, political philosophy, and political economy. Furthermore, it has developed and honed my web design, networking, people and organisation management, writing, presentation, research, and leadership skills, which have been immensely useful as I've been able to apply these skills to my university studies and extracurriculars/activities, startup, and jobs/internships.
I particularly enjoy the sense of community at NKJ and getting to know my fellow editors and writers well, many of whom I still keep in touch with and remain good friends with until this day. NKJ was also a platform for me to write about anything I was interested in or felt an urge to voice. I really appreciated how it was a space where respectful student dialogue and debate on any issue or topic could happen. NKJ's vast and expansive international network was also something I was impressed by, as I was able to meet students studying at schools from all across the world, from Kenya and Hong Kong to the UK and US.
Thurso Willet
Writer in the Business and Finance Department
University of Oxford
Who am I
I’m studying Geography at Oxford and my interests include Current Affairs, Global Markets and Sports (following and playing)
Why the NKJ is important to me
With NKJ I was a Finance Writer, and it really helped me develop my writing ability while pursuing topics of interest. Moreover, I found it inspiring to be a part of a student-led project, and I have enjoyed seeing the journal grow in recent years.
Alysha Lai
Head of Sociology and Psychology
Brown University
Who am I
I’m studying Biology and Textiles (fine arts) with the Brown RISD Dual Degree. I love art, and I find myself crocheting a new project or doing a quick watercolor sketch wherever I travel. I’m also a big foodie; I love trying new restaurants and cafes, as well as, cooking my own meals! Right now, I’m trying to perfect my homemade pasta recipe!
Why the NKJ was important to me
I was a psychology editor and I got to explore my interest in psychology, while as, also learning about it other people’s shared interest in the subject. NKJ was important for me to learn how to articulate my love and knowledge into articles for others to understand. It also encouraged me to do my own research and dive into many psychology rabbit holes.
Neha Shah
Head of Mathematics
University of Cambridge
Who am I
I’m Neha and I’m currently studying at Engineering at Cambridge. I am fascinated by the use innovation and technology to drive development and upturn societies. I believe there is so much potential for using science to create impactful change. I am especially interested in renewable energy technologies and using engineering to create sustainable lifestyles.
Why the NKJ is important to me
The No Knuckles Journal was a great way to explore my interests further and encourage others to research and write about something they are passionate about. Being part of the team was a great experience and it was so eye-opening to read articles written by our generation.
