My Journey of Adventures

17 years in 1 City: Dad and the community prepared me for the adventures ahead

Changsha

Being the only child, I embraced resources from my environment and developed a strong sense of community.

Community talent show

My high school – we were required to wear school uniform daily.

Daily 10am exercise at my elementary school

Community volunteer service

Dad instilled in me an adventurous spirit. “If you do not try, your chance is always 0%.”

“Challenge the Odds”

Changsha, China – I lived in my hometown for 17 years, and never travelled as a kid.

Main train station – thecity’s signature building

Hometown of Mao, the founding father of China

Famous for its spicy food

A city rich in culture

Adventure into different cultures: travel broadened my perspectives

Robben Island, South Africa “The hardest change is not physical, but to alter one’s way of thinking.” – the former prisoner.

Okinawa, Japan“Embracing the simplicity of life, and slowing down” is the islanders’ secret of longevity.

Langa, South Africa Shantytown kids live with so little, but are truly happier than many people living with so much more.

Cities I have visited

The maximum security prison, with mostly political prisoners

Nelson Mandela was kept here for 27 years

Influences: Hiking & BasketballAdventure into the wild: hiking increased my inner strength and self-confidence

Inspiration:A true story inspired me to walk toward the ultimate unknown – Mother Nature. I started hiking in 2009.

Mt. Chocorua, NH

Sharing:I introduced the ‘hiking spirit’ to my friends, and invited others to join my other adventures.East Peak, Yellow Mountain, China Mt. Monadnock, NH

Learning:“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” - Ed Hillary.I enjoy being humbled by the mountains, and grow stronger.

The Pinnacle, PA

Journey:I never owned a pair of hiking boots before. Now I have visited multiple summits above 4,000 feet.

Mt. Chocorua (3,490 ft.)

Huashan, China (7,807 ft.)

Pepperdine, MA - skydiving

Influences: Hiking & BasketballNext adventure: contributing my diverse background and gaining new perspectives at Sloan

My rich cultural background Starting a Sloan Taiko club

My extensive outdoor experience Helping the orientation for Sloan Class of 2016

My team-oriented personality:Forming a Sloan intramural women’s basketball team