Case Studies
Humanities / Social Sciences Students
Theo He
Residence:
Georgia, US
School:
Brunswick High School
Intended major:
Sociology
Age during program:
Grade 11
Theo is one of a kind who is dedicated to lending others a helping hand, and his overall desire to better himself and the lives of others is admirable. He has done voluntary work and used his experiences to include in his project.
At the program's conclusion, he received a positive evaluation from his mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
His university acceptance includes Stanford University, Yale University, Princeton University
Jeffrey Sullivan
Residence: New York, United States
School: Stuyvesant High School
Intended major: Political Science
Age during program: 11th grade
Political science, journalism, and history are three interdisciplinary disciplines that Jeffrey is passionate in. He participated in the Georgetown St Dept Program as a US Youth Ambassador to Belize, the Manhattan Borough Presidents Office in summer 2019, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a lobbyist for a Jewish political organization.
At the end of the program, he received practical advice on ways to improve his work and portfolio.
Her university acceptance includes University of Chicago
Abhas Challa
Residence:
Mumbai, India
School:
Jamnabai Narsee International School
Intended major:
Public Affairs
Age during program:
Grade 12
Abhas, who is interested in public policy, wrote a research article about interstate migration in India that won the ISSN Best Researcher Award. The paper was so highly praised that it is also published in the International Journal of Advance Research. He attended Stanford Pre-Collegiate Program in the summer of 2019 and wrote a research paper on the ethical decisions that stopped the Cuban Missile Crisis from intensifying.
At the program's conclusion, he completed a research paper that would later be published on Curieux (youth-led) Academic Journal, and he also received a positive evaluation from his mentor.
His university acceptance includes University of Pennsylvania
Bethan Chin
Residence: Illinois, US
School: UIUC
Intended major: Sociology
Age during program: Freshman student
Bethan wanted to improve her psychology, social psychology, cultural psychology, sociology, and marketing skills. She has stayed to several other countries and studied in three different school systems. These experiences form her project goal in engaging in a research that investigates cultural differences.
Her university acceptance includes Barnard College of Columbia University
Ivy Li
Residence:
Taipei
School:
Putai High School
Intended major:
Medical Science
Age during program:
Grade 12
Ivy is a medical student who wants to be a doctor. She has previous volunteer experience in the medical field, where she observed and assisted doctors. She has taken part in a number of Medical Science Summer Courses/Camps and this led to her growing interest in this area.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Her university acceptance includes King's College London.
Felicia Qin
Residence:
Shanghai
School:
Shanghai Foreign Language School
Intended major:
Social sciences
Age during program:
Grade 12
Felicia has a defined goal and research questions in mind before signing up for the mentorship program. She has a strong interest in science and technology. She is fascinated by society and the interplay of individuals, groups, and institutions.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Her university acceptance includes Georgetown University.
Sonia Mai
Residence:
Newport Coast, California
School:
Sage Hill School
Intended major:
Art History
Age during program:
Rising 12th grader
Sonia has a 4.03 GPA, which places her at the top of her class. Art history is her main academic interest. She has studied modern and ancient art history in art history classes. As a president of the Art and Design Club in school, she enjoys creative arts and serves as a designer and contributor to a student publication.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Her university acceptance includes Case Western Reserve University + Scholarship and Northeastern University.
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.
At the program's conclusion, he received a positive evaluation from his mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Audrey Chin
Residence:
Shanghai
School:
Shanghai American School
Intended major:
Psychology
Age during program:
Grade 11
Audrey is used to learning online and has completed an online Independent Study course in Psychology at BYU in the United States. She is enthusiastic about psychology, but she required assistance with statistical analysis in order to write a professional research report.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Stella Du
Residence:
Virginia, US
School:
Foxcroft School
Intended major:
Psychology
Age during program:
Grade 11
Stella has a strong interest in psychology and would like to collaborate with a professional to write a research paper, but her school does not offer this opportunity. She is enrolled in an AP Psychology subject at school and has shadowing experience in a hospital at Beijing.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Her university acceptance includes Georgetown University.
Brianna Gao
Residence:
Shanghai, China
School:
Shanghai Weiyu International
Intended major:
Psychology
Age during program:
Grade 11
Geography, Economics, Music, and Dance are Brianna's favorite subjects in school. She is in the top 30% of her class and hopes to attend New York University, UCLA, USC, University of Rochester, or Tufts University.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
Anne Porter
Residence:
New York
School:
Avenues: The World School
Intended major:
Psychology and Public Policy
Age during program:
Grade 12
Anne's main research interests are interdisciplinary and interactional, as she aspires to continue immersing herself in diverse cultures while learning about different political and economic systems. Prior to this mentorship program, she co-founded a small business involving mental health awareness and self development with a classmate.
At the program's conclusion, she received a positive evaluation from her mentor, who also agreed to write a letter of recommendation.
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