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"Also, I learned a lot while traveling this year … the places … the people … some of it made me very very happy and the rest was just sort of discouraging."

"As more people adopt these practices, the collective effort can significantly reduce waste, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to a healthier planet."

"Remember, it’s about progress, not perfection. So sip your coffee guilt-free, savor the pasta, and let’s embark on this adventure together, knowing that every little effort counts."

"I have a very very strong hope for the girl who’s the winner this year … that she can … relate to all the viewing public a year of beautiful and meaningful experiences rather than my year’s pre-occupation with fear … a great deal of fear for our world."

"Though I’m not actively flying, I am still committed to championing women and diversity within aviation and beyond – encouraging others to take up much-deserved space in their respective fields.”"

"My passion for the environment started in my childhood garden. There’s something profoundly grounding about working with the earth, seeing life bloom from the soil. It’s a reminder of our connection to nature and our responsibility to protect it."

"La Union is where I fell in love with the Philippines and developed my dream of building a life here."

"I hope you hold your crown until the end."

"It’s really important to me to use this newfound privilege in a way that builds up communities that expands those villages for children everywhere who are in situations like I was in."

"I thought to myself, I have heels, I play the piano, I could do a pageant."

"We don’t inherit the world from our ancestors; rather, we borrow it from our children."

"We basically wanted to bring that same kind of kind, supportive adult presence that we have received from so many people when we were children…"

"The challenges facing our world are great."

"I am now also honored to represent my Elyucana identity and ancestral roots by carrying the title of Miss Universe Philippines – La Union."

"It’s an honor to represent the province I grew up visiting my lola and lolo."

"To my fellow Asians — please recognize how our status as a model minority is weaponized against the Black community."

"It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice."

"The threats from Cory intensified over time … something I worked extremely hard for and a dream that was placed in my heart long before I even knew who Cory Mills was."

"I’m really grateful for the opportunity I had at Vanderbilt to explore various different internship placements so I could really get a comprehensive look at what my career might be."

"Singapore also emphasizes shareholder communication as a corporate obligation."

"It's common practice globally to explicitly include a question and answer session in the general meeting agenda."

"The most serious problem with Korean general meetings is the lack of institutional mechanisms to effectively guarantee shareholder participation."

"The short notice period, in particular, leaves foreign investors with little time to review documents."

"Major countries like the US and Australia transparently disclose director and executive compensation down to the individual level."

"The biggest challenge for foreign investors is the procedural and physical barriers to participation in general shareholders' meetings."

"Review is limited to three to five days prior to the general meeting, and in some cases, they've been given as little as half a day."

"CEO compensation ratios and performance-linked structures."

"Australia requires companies to submit compensation reports at general shareholder meetings and stipulates key executive compensation and decision-making principles in its laws."

"This ensures shareholders have the opportunity to interact with the board and management."

"Hong Kong's listing rules explicitly state the right of shareholders to ask questions and receive answers."

"These include the short notice period, the lack of English-language materials, and the complex documentation required for attendance."

"Korea’s current timeline significantly undermines shareholder participation."

"The US details salaries, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and other benefits"

"The actual interviews take place on Saturday, but all Finalists attend the cocktail party on Friday night in order to meet each other and the interviewers."

"I thought it would be terrifying the bios of the previous Scholars online are absolutely amazing and intimidating."

"I was also working on and then I flew to California."

"Oxford has some really interesting programs and a very different style of learning from the US"

"I thought this would be a great opportunity to gain a different perspective and meet awesome people. *Over the summer as I was filling out medical school applications."

"I eventually want to work in public health and infectious disease."

"The short 14 day notice period for AGM convocations is outdated and lags far behind global standards."

"I’m incredibly excited to be going to Oxford next year via the Rhodes Scholarship, and Hamsika asked me to write some juicy new details about the application experience."

"I really love parentheses and tend to write and talk too much."

"I was a beekeeper and researcher for a summer in high school."

"I made the decision to apply for the Rhodes last year."

"I go by stephlin, steph or “yoooo.” I’m currently finishing up my senior year in Course 7 which is awesome."

"With a minor in Applied International Studies and concentration in Spanish."

"I wanted to be a physician but also wanted to study the humanities side of medicine before jumping from Biology at MIT to Physiology in medical school."

"The global best practice is 28 days, which allows shareholders particularly foreign investors adequate time to review materials and engage meaningfully."

"I didn’t think I had a chance to win but I wished on a star and it came true."

"I'm an animal lover and my two cats are my world, so I don't wear any fur. I don't support the fur industry. And I'm not really into animal prints either, I just don't like the idea of me saying "I'm wearing a big cat today.""