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9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Nobody: 12:35am On Nov 17, 2019 |
A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) — a tough course even for students of an average graduate age. Described by staff as “simply extraordinary,” Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December. He then plans to embark on a PhD program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degree, his father told CNN. His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent’s grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, but his teachers soon concurred. “They noticed something very special about Laurent,” said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test as teachers tried to work out the extent of his talents. “They told us he is like a sponge,” said Alexander. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to why their child prodigy is capable of learning so quickly. But Lydia has her own theory. “I ate a lot of fish during the pregnancy,” she joked. The TUE has allowed Laurent to complete his course faster than other students. “That is not unusual,” said Sjoerd Hulshof, education director of the TUE bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, in a statement. “Special students that have good reasons for doing so can arrange an adjusted schedule. In much the same way we help students who participate in top sport.” Hulshof said Laurent is “simply extraordinary” and praised the youngster. “Laurent is the fastest student we have ever had here,” he said. “Not only is he hyper intelligent but also a very sympathetic boy.” Laurent told CNN his favorite subject is electrical engineering and he’s also “going to study a bit of medicine.” His progress has not gone unnoticed and he is already being sought out by prestigious universities around the world, although Laurent’s family wouldn’t be drawn on naming which of them he is considering for his PhD. “The absorption of information is no problem for Laurent,” said his father. “I think the focus will be on research and applying the knowledge to discover new things.” While Laurent is evidently able to learn faster than most, his parents are being careful to let him enjoy himself too. “We don’t want him to get too serious. He does whatever he likes,” said Alexander. “We need to find a balance between being a child and his talents.” Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out what he wants to do with his life: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor’s degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break. https://fox17online.com/2019/11/16/nine-year-old-child-genius-to-graduate-university-with-electrical-engineering-degree/ |
Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Nobody: 12:35am On Nov 17, 2019 |
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Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Iamsammy(m): 1:05am On Nov 17, 2019 |
[quote author=BlaqTesla post=84096456][/quote]uncle go back and read what u wrote, at what age was he admitted to the University? This ur post can never reach front page, when the mod wey go push am not chop craze |
Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Or11: 1:30am On Nov 17, 2019 |
Iamsammy: It's easy to spot those who only use their data for nairaland and don't have cable TV at home. He was admitted at age 8 and completed his degree within a year which is an arrangement done for students like him. |
Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Evangkatsoulis: 10:12am On Nov 17, 2019 |
Or11: Shhh... he only has an IQ of 145. He is not that smart to begin with. His parents are pushing him too much. He is definitely is missing out on many areas of life. Mtcheew. I was even thinking he was profoundly gifted. |
Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Or11: 10:33pm On Nov 17, 2019 |
Evangkatsoulis: Lmbao, and at what age did you grad from school? |
Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Evangkatsoulis: 11:13am On Nov 18, 2019 |
Or11:My point is that an IQ of 145 is not high enough to graduate college before 11. As one who schooled in Nigeria, you should know that even a supremely gifted Nigerian won't graduate college before 11. I am not impressed at all. His parents are just force feeding at the expense of other areas of life. An IQ of 145 is just 1 in 746. So there are a lot of persons smarter than this. |
Re: 9-yr-old Child Genius To Graduate University With Electrical Engineering Degree by Or11: 6:54pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Evangkatsoulis: I don't know if his parents are forcing feeding him with knowledge but his teachers ran a series of tests and this will include psychological tests so I'm sure he is what they say he is. Yes he didn't do too well in the IQ test but he is still good |
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