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Who is she

She devoted her freshman year to study, laying a solid foundation for the future. In the second year of my sophomore year, I opened the door of academic exchange in depth, and explored various fields as an intern. From the workplace experience in Shanghai, to further study in the United States, to the skills challenge in Malaysia, to attending the WITS/ICIS conference in Thailand and Mitacs National internship in Canada, I constantly grew and changed between different regions, and finally defined my own development path. Realize the full range of self-sublimation.

She is Dong Yi Meng from the Cohort of 2022!

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Freshman and sophomore years: Key steps in college growth

She said: In the freshman year, it is like the mist in the early morning, full of hope. There is no need to rush into internships. If aiming to study abroad, vacations are good chances to prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE. I passed GRE in the summer vacation of my freshman year, laying a foundation for my overseas study. Major course study is the focus. Learning self-study and exam tips from senior students is like getting a nautical chart of knowledge. Club and school activities are also important. Participate heartily and weave the picture of youth.

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Overseas: Study in a foreign country to seek true knowledge and enrich the soul with diverse cultures

Stepping onto the land of the US, a new chapter of knowledge unfolds on the campus of UPenn. Courses like Statistics, Machine Learning, Monetary Finance, and SQL Database are like twinkling stars, enriching the night sky of knowledge. When choosing courses, the details of credit transfer and the planning of unselected courses are the guiding stars that cannot be ignored.

In the spare time, the outdoor club of UPenn is a haven for the soul. Hiking in the mountains on weekends and self-driving across the eastern coast of the US during spring break. The exchanges with local friends and international students create colorful sparks of life, making me realize the vastness and infinite possibilities of the world. Reaching out to professors becomes an exciting part of daily life. Through sincere offline communication, careful exploration on official websites, and inspiration hunting on Xiaohongshu, multiple methods are used. Eventually, I started the RA journey of the AI diplomat project at Fordham University in New York and left a wonderful report in New York in May.

The AOW examination room in Malaysia witnessed my brave challenge. In the in-depth communication with the engineer sister in the AI company, I absorbed the nourishment of knowledge, successfully built my personal website, and reaped a full sense of achievement and the joy of growth.