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Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by BrainSanitizer: 3:51pm On Nov 15, 2019
(CNN) 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.

Source:
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/14/europe/university-graduate-child-genius-scli-intl/index.html


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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by KingAzubuike(f): 3:52pm On Nov 15, 2019
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by noblealuu: 3:55pm On Nov 15, 2019
Great
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by rexchazy(m): 4:06pm On Nov 15, 2019
I will employ him
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by BrainSanitizer: 4:21pm On Nov 15, 2019
rexchazy:
I will employ him

I can relate.
Artificial organs business will surely be very lucrative.
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by rexchazy(m): 5:19pm On Nov 15, 2019
your foolishness is beyond redemption, foolish fool
BrainSanitizer:


I can relate.
Artificial organs business will surely be very lucrative.
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Burgerlomo: 6:35pm On Nov 15, 2019
Beautiful!

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by sparog(m): 6:55pm On Nov 15, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.


Stay in your house and be vomiting rubbish

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Minjim: 7:12pm On Nov 15, 2019
Kudos!
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Rextizzy: 7:28pm On Nov 15, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.
Just like how you are extremely dull, am sure you graduated with Pass. cheesy

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Kastrom: 8:24pm On Nov 15, 2019
grin
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Thecvbankng: 8:32pm On Nov 15, 2019
Smart kid. Still has the whole at his feet to conquer
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Oluwatosean(m): 9:25pm On Nov 15, 2019
CLICK
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by GlorifiedTunde(m): 9:49pm On Nov 15, 2019
I've always wondered if kids like this have a normal life undecided


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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Bahamas95(m): 9:50pm On Nov 15, 2019
Wow!
God please bless me with this kinda child when am ready
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Lawly: 11:02pm On Nov 15, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.






And behold the first comment coming from olodo. .
From ur analysis it means professor Soyinka ancestral gene later defected to intelligent people political party abi.
When olodo comments everywhere go dey smell

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Paulo3ree(m): 11:18pm On Nov 15, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.
Your analysis is wrongly channeled, but if traits are transferable I must say i concur to that point

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by ibnzubair(m): 12:22am On Nov 16, 2019
Kid goes into research, to be funded by people who don't have a quarter of his IQ.

Life's not so fair.

Big congratulations to the great lad
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Adverts247: 12:41am On Nov 16, 2019
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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by LordIsaac(m): 4:32am On Nov 16, 2019
God saved him from Africa. Nigeria would have killed whatever is in him.
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Amstupid(m): 6:01am On Nov 16, 2019
Dats buhari record na grin

Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Alamu1111: 6:14am On Nov 16, 2019
I sharp pass am

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by partnerbizn5(m): 6:30am On Nov 16, 2019
At her age, i was still in primary school playing ball and kite
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by yrex01(m): 6:32am On Nov 16, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.
bcoz u graduated with 3rd class or pass, so the blame is now on your parent. Ur type na em dey blame nepa for carry over in uni.

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Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by durubrian(m): 6:57am On Nov 16, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.

Make Una no kill am biko


yes traits are passed (genetics), but this has little to do with your grades in the university.

I have a friend who struggled to make a weak 2.2 , but dude is "deep down hell" smart even smarter than most first class graduates.

if we are to judge you by your comment, then your parents were/are very dull, but that might not be the case, even though they were smart, excessive intake of "igboo" might have reconstructed or damaged a significant amount of your brain cells.
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by respect80(m): 7:55am On Nov 16, 2019
durubrian:


Make Una no kill am biko


yes traits are passed (genetics), but this has little to do with your grades in the university.

I have a friend who struggled to make a weak 2.2 , but dude is "deep down hell" smart even smarter than most first class graduates.

if we are to judge you by your comment, then your parents were/are very dull, but that might not be the case, even though they were smart, excessive intake of "igboo" might have reconstructed or damaged a significant amount of your brain cells .



cheesy
Do you practice wickedness for a living?

Make dem no kill am,,, so u neva kill am abi?
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by Coachlizzy(f): 7:55am On Nov 16, 2019
Congrat young star.The sky is your starting point.
Re: Meet The World's Genius Set To Bag A Degree At Age 9. (photos) by AlwaysConfused: 9:16am On Nov 16, 2019
KingAzubuike:
Intelligence is usually passed down from generations to generations as traits which in turn are genetically determined characteristics. If one of your parents or grand parents were intelligent, there is a probability you'd be intelligent too.

If you were average or below average or you finished with a poor 2:1 or a 2:2, it means either your father or mother is very dull. If you had a third class, it means both of your parents are extremely dull. So if you want the best for your future kids and you're not really bright, marry a bright spouse and save the future of your kids .they deserve better.

Are you telling me that if both my parents are professors, I don't need to read at all in uni and I will finish with first class?

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