Hector Huang

Hector Huang

Hector Huang

Residence: Shenzhen, China
School: Houde Academy
Intended major: Politics, Economics
Age during program: Grade 10

Hector is a curious student with a passion for politics, economics, and sociology. Last year, he had a great time in an Anthropology class at school, which inspired him to enroll in a Comparative Government course.

What challenges did he face?

  • Hector has a tendency to be overly enthusiastic, which has resulted in discussions devolving into a slew of diverse themes. It’s a good idea to brainstorm several themes early on in the research process, but eventually students need to decide on one research topic.


Matched professor:

The mentor teaches Urban Health and Criminal Justice at the University of Pennsylvania as a lecturer in Urban Studies and Sociology. He is particularly interested in health, criminal justice, gender, social psychology, and military studies.


How did our program help him?

  • Hector created a fantastic final paper with the help of his mentor. He was able to construct a strong argument by combining different sources of information.
  • Taking more than what his grade can usually handle, Hector learned how to engage with and interpret research articles.


Below is part of an example work done during the program:

Goals of the program outlined by the mentor
The mentor would be able to write a recommendation letter for the student’s college application
Discussion and brainstorming of research topics
Excerpt of student’s positive mentorship overview and how it had helped him
Excerpt of student’s final research paper on the topic “Cultural Ties with Contemporary Economic Policies and Reform: A Case Study Comparing China and the U.S.”
Excerpt of student’s final research paper on the topic “Cultural Ties with Contemporary Economic Policies and Reform: A Case Study Comparing China and the U.S.”
Excerpt of student’s final research paper on the topic “Cultural Ties with Contemporary Economic Policies and Reform: A Case Study Comparing China and the U.S.”

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