韦尔斯利活跃的学术社区高度重视具有严谨性、探究性以及创造性的跨学科思维。其协作及互动式的学术研究方法鼓励学生去挑战、辩论和完善他们的观点。学生不仅可以借助这个平台彼此沟通学习,同时他们也可以与我们世界级的教师交流互动。这种师生之间直接交流与合作通常也是通过研究开创性的项目。Wellesley’s lively academic community places a high value on rigorous, probing inquiry, and creative, cross-discipline thinking. Its collaborative approach to scholarship encourages students to question, debate, and refine their points of view, not only with each other, but with our world-class faculty—often by working directly with them on groundbreaking projects.
四年前,Wellesley College对我来说是一个遥不可及的梦。冰心、宋美龄这些名人校友是我崇拜的偶像,我曾无数次在心底里鼓起勇气告诉自己“我可以”,又无数次告诉自己我和梦校之间有着无法逾越的鸿沟!四年后的录取信证明:我可以!梦想和现实之家的距离就差一个字:action(行动)! 那时,我上网搜索研究梦校的所有信息。我被她价值观:“为立志改变世界的女性照亮前路”深深打动,简单真诚之语却成为我成长路上的指明灯。我更加坚定我的选择,因为这里不是一台持续高压的铁娘子制造机器,而是一口给所有女孩子追求任何梦想的机会的能量井。无论在哪里,不管何种方式,我都可以对这个世界做出贡献,享受付出的过程,乐在其中!When I was in Grade 9, Wellesley College was so well-known to me that I thought it couldn’t even be possible to reach its standard. However, when I went deeper to do more school research, I was touched by its vision “Light up the way for women who are determined to change the world.” I believe that Wellesley’s spirit is to encourage women to contribute to the world in any positive way so that students can enjoy the process of dedication and creation. Being nourished by this inspiring value, I resolutely decided that Wellesley would be my dream school. For me, this institution is not a high-pressure iron-lady-making machine, but an energy-well that gives all girls the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
In less than four years of my high school life, I continued to explore my interests and kept my courage to do what I thought was meaningful. I chose to participate in a variety of activities in order to make myself special, rather than someone who only has a high GPA. Through various platforms that the school provided, I participated in or led activities including Student Council, Economics Club, Business Conference, Musicals, etc. I also persisted in attending various debate tournaments for two years to explore my interest in social science. I also expanded in areas that I was not particularly familiar with such as the Mathematical Modeling Competition (HiMCM) and the bio-engineering program iGEM. In each event, I have achieved certain honors, but I will not forget that every success and joy is the result of the collective efforts of a team (sometimes two people and sometimes fifty people). This is a very difficult process in which you should face ups and downs, disappointments, sadness, and failure almost every day. But when I look back, the path I’ve been on, all the hardships are actually wonderful opportunities to self-reflect: Who am I? Am I creating valuable things? Are my choices meaningful?
“聚是一团火,散是满天星”,作为一名协和学子,我非常感谢学校全人培养的理念。在万源高中有各种社团和平台,让我一直有机会尝试并坚持做自己喜欢的事。对我来说,学校的自主学习的课程体系和自由的创新氛围给予了我很多机会。在完成不同活动的过程中丰富阅历,在不断历练中,体会团队合作精神。让我明白个人影响力和贡献对于学校,社区,以及个人的价值的实现有着多么重要的意义。对于我来说,和朋友们一起不断突破十几岁高中生的能力极限,让更多的人受到帮助,是我高中生活最闪亮、最骄傲的故事。感恩每一次愣头愣脑的行动都能得到老师和校领导的支持和鼓励。永远记得那次冲到全校长办公室,慷慨演讲新倡议的时候,校长的那一句:“很棒的倡议!”忙碌的老师们一句“没关系,可以的”是如何给我们增添继续前进的动力。Thankfully, the ECA clubs and platforms provided by the school enable me to keep achieving things I am interested in. I can’t forget how I run into the principal’s office and talk about my plans and initiatives. I also can’t forget how the faculty members tell me not to worry and move on when I think life is too hard and tiring. The free, supportive atmosphere, and independent academic system offered me a lot of opportunities, time and energy to combat challenges while enriching my experiences. At the same time, I also learned the importance of team spirit, of personal influence, and our contribution to schools, communities, and one’s personal value. For me, working with an amazing team to constantly breakthrough the boundaries that we can think of as teenagers is the most brilliant and the proudest story of my high school life.
在协和七年的学习历程里,我一直在探索未来的我应该去到哪里。从我八年级决定出国的时候,就希望可以找到那所让我有归属感、幸福感、成就感的大学。能够斩获Wellesley的录取,真的非常高兴和感动!诚挚感谢一路走来所有支持我的朋友,老师,和家长。在我疲惫、迷茫时候为我指明方向,在我喜悦,收获的时候,分享我的幸福。我懂得这只是一个起点,今后我会更加勇敢、积极、热情地面对未来一切可能的挑战。I’ve been studying at SUIS – Wanyuan Campus for seven years. Since I was in grade 8, I started to find that one college which can give me a sense of belonging, happiness, and achievement. I am extremely glad and excited to get accepted to Wellesley. Big thanks to all the friends, teachers, and parents who supported me along my way. When I was tired, confused, or joyful and happy, everyone who gave me encouragement and advice was my life-long supporter. I sincerely appreciate their unconditional trust and help. During the application season, I learned of my interests and potential, thought about my own characteristics, and reviewed all my past efforts with depth. I know this is just a starting point, and I will bravely, actively, and passionately face all possible challenges in the future.