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by 8DonCo Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:14 pm
Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university
A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of nine. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) -- a tough course even for students of an average graduate age. (Uli Deck/PA via Getty Images)
A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of nine.
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 nine-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.
A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of nine. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) -- a tough course even for students of an average graduate age. (Uli Deck/PA via Getty Images)
A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of nine.
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 nine-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.
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Re: Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university
by ga10 Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:09 pm
Học giỏi nhưng vẩn chỉ 9 tuổi cho nên cũng khó fit in với những bạn học lớn tuồi hơn mình nhiều quá. Ngoài giờ học ra thì 0 thể hang out với bạn bè vì còn quá bé để đi clubbing hay drinking hay dating girls!
Mới nhìn tưởng là con gái nửa chứ.
Mới nhìn tưởng là con gái nửa chứ.
ga10
Re: Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university
by 8DonCo Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:13 pm
ga10 wrote:Học giỏi nhưng vẩn chỉ 9 tuổi cho nên cũng khó fit in với những bạn học lớn tuồi hơn mình nhiều quá. Ngoài giờ học ra thì 0 thể hang out với bạn bè vì còn quá bé để đi clubbing hay drinking hay dating girls!
Mới nhìn tưởng là con gái nửa chứ.
nó học xong rồi, giờ học PhD, sau giờ học về với cha mẹ nó
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Re: Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university
by ga10 Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:52 am
Trong trường thì 0 fit in với bạn học. Trong xóm chơi với đám con nít khác thì thấy tụi nó suy nghỉ simple quá. Còn về nhà thì Bố Mẹ vẩn treat nó là đứa bé chứ đâu coi là adult được.
ga10
Re: Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university
by CatLan Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:31 am
Được là thần đồng nhưng mất đi tuổi thơ.
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Re: Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university
by EmKay Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:23 am
Đứa bé nào được cho là thần đồng đến tuổi trưởng thành hầu như bị tào lao hết.
Phải phát triển bình thường thì cuộc sống con nguời bình thường sau này.
Chị Catlan nói đúng, mất tuổi thơ, mất suy nghỉ tuổi con nit... mất mác nhiều hơn được... đời quá dài cho nó mà cha mẹ chưa chắc hiểu để chia sẻ, và nó cũng chẳng cần.
Phải phát triển bình thường thì cuộc sống con nguời bình thường sau này.
Chị Catlan nói đúng, mất tuổi thơ, mất suy nghỉ tuổi con nit... mất mác nhiều hơn được... đời quá dài cho nó mà cha mẹ chưa chắc hiểu để chia sẻ, và nó cũng chẳng cần.
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Đất tốt nhờ giun
Người vui khoẻ ... vì đào đất kiếm trùn
EmKay
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