Admiring the reputation of Princeton University, I decided to choose this place to continue my graduate study before entering the industry. I fully understand an exceptional academic performance is one of the characteristic that Princeton University is looking for in candidates. Therefore, after two years study in the South China University of Technology, I continue my academic life in the Pennsylvania State University. I acknowledged that receiving an education under an American education system would give me access to resources that I could never have in China. I determined the choice of the future and strived out my path to the Pennsylvania State University, where I achieved my 3.98 out of 4 GPA, since I always prioritize my academic achievement first. To stand out among the candidates, I decided to choose Economics as my major, specializing quantitative in and financial orientation, as well as two minors, …show more content…
The Liberal Arts college of Penn State offers the Alumni Mentor Program, where I met my mentor, Dr. Michele Gambera, who was a P.H.D student at Penn State. He guided me through the difficulties I had during life at Penn State. As an International student, I met many difficulties that native students never met. Dr. Gambera was the one who helped me determine my goal when I was so lost and undecided about my future career. After In addition, he not only helped me revise my resume, but also gave me advice in choosing courses that would help me in my future career. I fully appreciate the importance of a guide who has been though the path and is willing to lead you. Without Dr. Gambera, I could never have reached the achievement I have now. Therefore, I would fully utilize the resources I have at Princeton University, and hopefully, be a resource to Princeton University, helping students having similar experience that I