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It's that exciting time of year when we proudly announce that several outstanding former DAIS/DHS female students have recently been admitted to top-notch U.S. universities for their graduate studies. We are proud of you and cannot wait to see you shine!
This spring, Crystal has earned a coveted spot at Harvard University in the United States. She is going to study East Asian Languages and Civilizations, and her specific research area will be early modern Japanese literature and theater.
Dalian Huamei Academy Valedictorian, Crystal had been studying in our school in 2013-2017. In 2017-2019, she majored in Film and Video at Maryland Institute College of Art, later she transferred to Boston University where she received her BA in Comparative Literature. In February 2024, Crystal also received an MA from the East Asian Languages and Cultures department at Columbia University.
Crystal: "When I applied to colleges in high school, I did not even know my current discipline existed. It took me two years to muster the courage to admit that I did not like what I was doing then, and even longer to be able to confidently declare my genuine interest in my current pursuits. Throughout my academic journey, there were countless moments when I felt that I had made some regrettable decisions in the past that would surely mess up my entire life. However, ultimately, it was the chance encounters with people and ideas along that turbulent journey that sparked one interest after another, helping me realize my true passions and motivating me to get to where I am so far.
No matter what your parents or peers might have told you, I want to reassure you that it is perfectly fine not to have your entire life and career trajectory mapped out at the age of 17 or 18, it is perfectly fine to navigate through a series of trials and errors and take breaks when needed, and it is never too late to explore new possibilities and start over. As long as you stay true to who you are, keep an open mindset, and approach every endeavor with sincerity and diligence, something good will eventually come out of it."
Joanne has been admitted to the doctoral program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology (SHBT) at Harvard University.
Joanne attended our school from 2016 to 2020, and after graduating from high school, she pursued a major in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester in the United States. Joanne graduated with her bachelor's degree this year and successfully applied to the direct doctoral program at Harvard University. We wish Joanne smooth sailing in her studies and life in the United States.
Harvard SHBT is an innovative, interdisciplinary doctoral program that trains researchers in basic science, translational medicine, and engineering approaches to the field of human communication. SHBT faculty and students pursue research questions related to auditory neuroscience, signal processing, perception and cognition, and speech-language pathology, combining rigorous training in a range of rigorous scientific disciplines with valuable exposure to clinical practice.
SHBT includes more than 50 faculty members and roughly 40 students at various stages in their doctoral work, operating out of more than 50 different labs at Harvard, MIT, and the Harvard teaching hospitals.
After completing her undergraduate studies at Berklee College of Music, Jenny is going to Teachers College, Columbia University for her Master's degree.
Jenny majored in Music Education at Berklee, passed MTEL, and got the Massachusetts music teacher license. In May 2024, she finished her six months teaching practice at a Boston public school (K-8). During the practicum, Jenny served as music teacher, both general music and band, for Grades 4 through 8.
Jenny: "I found the joy of being a musician and a teacher. I realize that music can bring so much to kids and can influence them so much. So, I decided to continue my journey to Teachers College majoring in Music Education."
This year, there have been only 9 out of 1300+ Class of 2024 graduates at Berklee who chose Music Education major, and only 2 of them were from China!
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Jenny: "I’d like to encourage students who love music and want to teach to know more about this major. The department is so small and feels like a close-knit family. Besides your musicianship, you can get a chance to learn multiple instruments, teaching pedagogies, and can also have lots of community teaching opportunities. Most of the students can find a teaching job right after graduation.
I just want to tell the students that follow your heart and do something you like. Do something that is meaningful. Have a dream, believe in yourself and your potential. Contribute to the society and make your community a better one!"