Vandy or Imperial College? Sissy C. embraces her best-fit university
It was a sunny morning. When Sissy woke up at 8 am, her parents told her that Vanderbilt had already released their application results! She opened the application portal with sleepy eyes, and then the room echoed with her surprised screams. The surprising gift made her day! Before that, she had already received an offer letter from Imperial College London, but she didn't hesitate in choosing Vanderbilt University. It is not only a top university in the world but also the best-looking school in the United States!
Sports lover returns to her initial passion
Sissy's passion for sports comes from her father. The sports fan took Sissy to all sorts of sporting events since she was a child. In middle school, Sissy played volleyball for two years. At Dulwich, she is the captain of the football team as well as coaching students in football. Sports did not just improve her physically but also brought her the sense of responsibility of being captain.
In Year 11, Sissy led the team to fourth place in the league, which wasn't just a breakthrough for her but also the team's most brilliant achievement. As her ambition grew, she wanted to win more often. In Year 12, she focused on results rather than passion. However, this eagerness to win didn't help her at all. After realizing that, she started to change her mindset and rediscovered her initial love for football. "Losing is commonplace while winning is lucky," she smiles.
Painting and engineering opened doors in Sissy's life
Painting is a catalyst for Sissy. When Sissy was young, she liked to paint on the white walls of her house with a marker pen. The naughty girl was sent to learn how to draw by her parents. Time flies, and she has now been painting for more than ten years, and she has honed her skills. In her personal statement, she said that she taught children how to draw in a painting centre; Sissy contributed to the history club’s publications with her aesthetic taste; the young painter took part in the iGEM competition and contributed to the team with painting, and she opened doors one by one with the help of painting. Painting opened new doors in her life.
It was also painting that connected her with engineering. "Painting makes me love engineering more," she grinned. Following a suggestion from a friend, Sissy participated in the engineering team formed by his classmates. At first, she was a little confused. As the communication with the team members continued to deepen, Sissy specialized in Painting design. Sissy regards engineering as a warm sun. Moving towards the light, she is confident and much more prepared.
Sissy found best herself at Dulwich
Four years ago, Sissy's parents sent her to Dulwich International High School Suzhou because she couldn't adapt to the public system's pace of learning. She admitted that it was the beginning of her happiness. At the beginning of her life in Dulwich, Sissy was as introverted as she was back in public school. She hardly communicated with the others. Fortunately, the teachers at Dulwich are encouraging, which helped her a lot.
"Compared with junior high school, the atmosphere was different. When I came to Dulwich, I felt happy. "
Four years at Dulwich have made a big difference! Sissy found friends with shared interests, discovered diverse cultures worldwide, and encountered teachers like friends. Sissy is walking towards a comprehensive and bright future with passion. We believe that she will thrive at Vanderbilt University, just as she did at Dulwich!
