你好 Nǐ hǎo

Chinese is my first language.

The Journey

My foundation in formally studying Chinese began in elementary school with the Chinese Immersion program, where I spent years learning core subjects entirely in Mandarin.

In high school, I received 25 credits from Western Michigan University's dual enrollment program, earning a Chinese minor equivalent. Now at Michigan, I primarily improve linguistically through reading books and relying on Chinese subtitles.

Relevant Coursework

CHIN 1010: Basic Chinese IICHIN 2800: Chinese CalligraphyCHIN 2000: Intermediate Chinese ICHIN 2010: Intermediate Chinese IICHIN 2750: Chinese Life & CultureCHIN 3160: Chinese CompositionCHIN 3170: Chinese Conversation

Awards & Recognition

Spirit of Chinese Scholarship Recipient

Chi-PAC

2024

Seal of Biliteracy (Chinese)

State of Michigan

2023

2nd Place, Midwest Speech Competition

Chicago Consulate General

2023

1st Place, Chinese Bridge Competition Speech

Haenicke Institute

2021