Concordia is located in Jinqiao’s Green City, one of Shanghai’s largest international communities. The school is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence and for providing well-developed sports, fine arts, cultural, and service learning programs.
Name: Amy Lin
Nationality: Australian
College/University: Johns Hopkins University
Intended Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Immediate future plans?
Go on senior trip with my friends and get caught up in activities/events that I might have missed during my busier days.
Why did you pick your university?
Johns Hopkins University is known for being the “science school”, and as someone who has enjoyed doing multiple different research projects during high school, I knew the number one funded university for research would be the right place for me. The school itself also has a warm atmosphere, with a perfect balance between academics and activities.
What are you doing this summer?
I haven’t planned out my summer just yet but I am likely doing an internship in a field related to my major. I’m leaning towards interning in a hospital because I see myself becoming a doctor in the future, but would also want to get the feel of the actual experience.
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
There are so many. The most important one is probably to be positive. I’m generally a relatively optimistic person and I think the challenges I came across, whether it’s in terms of academics or athletics, only made me more open-minded. With that being said though, I think having disappointment is also a crucial part of one’s growth. Disappointment is like a wake-up call but pessimism is like endless snoozing.
Amy is the student representative chosen among the entire Concordia Class of ’21 by her peers to give the student address at this year’s graduation.
Opened in August 2014 and located in the New Bund area, Wellington College International Shanghai is a fully co-educational day school with over 1,400 pupils, aged 3 to 18 years old. Consistent with the ethos of its prestigious partner in the UK, the College seeks to develop the ‘Wellington Identity’ in every child. Wellingtonians are encouraged to be Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual, and Inclusive. Boasting a state-of-the-art campus, Wellington has built a vibrant community where all pupils strive to achieve academic excellence and engage in a comprehensive range of opportunities in music, performing arts, and sports.
Name: Mats Ceyssens
Nationality: Belgian
College/University: KU Leuven
Intended Major: Chemical Engineering
Immediate future plans?
Go back to Belgium to see my father and prepare for university.
Why did you pick your university?
The two main factors are that KU Leuven is ranked amongst the highest in Europe for engineering, something I would like to focus on in the future. The second reason is because a lot of my family currently lives in Belgium, with my older brother still attending the university as well. Overall, the combination of practicality and academic reputation made me pick this university.
What are you doing this summer?
The plan this summer is to spend as much time as possible with my friends in Shanghai as these will be the last few months we have together. Other plans include obtaining my driver’s license and finally going back to Belgium to prepare for university.
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
Never put a task off that you could complete right now. Procrastination is definitely the enemy of success, and to avoid that trap you must be consistent with your work and planning. One lazy day may cause you to spiral out of your productive groove.
With over 25 years of educational excellence, SSIS creates multiple pathways for students to be successful in every aspect of their development. In addition to providing a disciplined and rigorous learning environment, we believe in the holistic development of a resourceful, confident, and independent learner.
Name: Aditi Dadwal
Nationality: Indian
College/University: University of British Columbia, Canada
Intended Major: Biological Science
Immediate future plans?
My immediate future plans are to finish writing my exams and hopefully do them well.
Why did you pick your university?
I was choosing between UCL, UBC, and University of Edinburgh. Other than the serene location, UBC has a rigorous science programme and a diverse student community. It is evident that they not only care about the academic achievements, but also value the overall holistic growth of students.
What are you doing this summer?
This summer I am going to take a well-deserved break and enjoy the time that I have left with my friends before we all head off. I will also make sure to use this leisure time towards something meaningful, by continuing my volunteer work that I had to put on pause because of my hectic exam session.
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
I have learnt that being an exceptional student is beyond having good grades. It also means being well-rounded and learning lessons from experiences. Immersing myself into extracurricular activities showed me the importance of time-management and perseverance that no textbook could have taught me.
Globally respected curricula are enhanced by collaborations with pre-eminent organisations such as Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF to ensure that every child develops the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever changing world.
Name: Alexander Nies
Nationality:German & Chinese
College/University: Imperial College London
Intended Major: Chemical Engineering
Immediate future plans?
Graduation trip with the year group to relax.
Why did you pick your university?
Both Imperial and UCL offers outstanding courses within the UK. After attending Imperial’s online opening session and seeing the resources that they can offer, I decided to make Imperial my firm choice as I believe this university can definitely support me studying Chemical Engineering.
What are you doing this summer?
I will be spending quality time with my family and friends before heading to the UK because I know I need to cherish all the remaining memories in Shanghai. Nonetheless, I will also be preparing myself for the Chemical Engineering course in university by self-studying.
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
Targets which once seemed distant and unreachable are actually within our own reach; we need to be motivated and disciplined in order to reach these targets. When you put the effort in what you are doing, there will always be a positive outcome in the future, it’s just not always instantaneous.
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School, the first independent, Sino-U.S. cooperatively-run high school approved by the Ministry of Education in China, integrates the best of Eastern and Western education. Qibao Dwight create a learning environment that fosters the development of innovative, globally-minded leaders. All four graduating classes have had student’s achieve IBDP 45/45 (6 in total since 2017) and 94% of 2021 graduates were accepted to US News/QS top 50 universities worldwide.
Name: Jialu He (Jasmine)
Nationality: Chinese
College/University: Cornell University
Intended Major: English with a focus on Creative Writing
Immediate future plans?
I will write a critique of a chapter from Joan Didion’s “Slouching Towards Bethlehem.”
Why did you pick your university?
Cornell is the perfect university for me for many reasons. First, its location is beautiful, with a peaceful environment to learn. Additionally, the institutional commitment to both life-long learning and diversity in a community, align with my values. Truly, there’s no place I’d rather be!
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
I had the opportunity to work with diverse people and take engaging courses that combine multidisciplinary approaches. For example, in Environmental Systems and Societies, we analyzed environmental challenges through science, economics, and policy. This approach inspired me to think about issues differently and recognize the value of collaboration.
The world’s largest German school abroad with two Eurocampuses in Shanghai provides a welcoming culture and caring environment for children to endeavor, experience, and discover the world and the universe together.
Name: Maximilian Lin
Nationality: German
College/University: Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) / University of Pennsylvania / Imperial College London
Intended Major: Biomedical Sciences with a Minor in Buisness / Management / International Relations
Immediate future plans?
Deferring my entry to take a Gap Year, travel around and do internships and volunteering.
Why did you pick your university?
Due to their prestige, the double major in Life Science & Management option, the campus culture and their location in rather dynamic cities, but also for the many ressearch opportunities they offer.
What are you doing this summer?
I will be volunteering with Stepping Stones to teach migrant children English, attend the virtual German “Schülerakademie”, and do an internship at the Chinese Academy of Sciences researching the effect of DNA-methylation and other epigenetic modifications on Tumorgenesis.
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
High school taught me to be a diverse and open-mided person, challenging me to explore subjects across all areas (from Social- to Natural Sciences, to the Arts), take on leadership roles (Model United Nations and the Gymnastics Team), preparing me well for whatever I might face in the future.
Based on the philosophy of “East Meets West,” Shanghai United International School implemented co-leadership with Chinese and foreign principals, and initiated the practice of team teaching with Chinese and foreign teachers.
Name: Cheng Shijie (Catherine)
Nationality: Chinese
College/University: Cornell University
Intended Major: Civil Engineering
Immediate future plans?
I’m preparing travelling essentials and the required documents that are needed for my fall enrollment.
Why did you pick your university?
My summer school on Cornell’s campus in 2019 showed me the university’s regard for an equal community. Interestingly, I enjoyed my connection with other Cornell students. Growing up in Shanghai, I’m eager to experience life in suburban regions, where natural beauty triumphs over industrial pollution and over-crowdedness.
What are you doing this summer?
I’m planning to take a month off to take a well-earned break following the completion of the many demands of IB. I’d love to go back to my hometown, Chongqing, for a family reunion before I leave the country.
What was the most valuable lesson high school taught you?
I learned to take serious responsibility for my personal growth from my high school experience. I appreciated the freedom of choice and availability of activities SUIS - Gubei provided me. It constantly reminded me that I’m not valued merely by academic performance, but my devotion to community, and my passion.
Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
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