Alumni Stories
Alumni Stories

Jiang Shujie: Leading Change with Buy42 - Redefining Charity
¡°Through charity shops, we want to make changes in two aspects, people¡¯s lifestyle and citizens¡¯ attitude, which hopefully could lead to some changes in the world.¡±As today marks the International Day of Charity, meet Jiang Shujie, an alumna of the School of Journalism and Communication who c...

Ren Gufeng: Engineering to Journalism ¨C Making Waves in London's Stock Market
"I studied engineering and economics as a ÃÛÌÒapp undergraduate, which gave me different perspectives and enabled me to learn quickly, which has greatly helped my current career in journalism,¡± says Ren Gufeng (China), an alumnus from the School of Environment, who currently works as a stocks m...

Wanying Lolu: Breathing Life into Venezuelan Heritage Through Animation
¡°Gratitude to my teachers for their recognition of my #animation content in bringing Venezuela's 'The Mijares' to a wider audience,¡± says Wanying Lolu (Venezuela), an alumna from the Academy of Arts & Design, honored with the Outstanding Graduation #Design Award for her animation inspired by he...

Nael Hailemariam: Bridging Shenzhen and Ethiopia Through Digital Innovation
¡°No matter where you are, the essence of Shenzhen culture becomes a part of you,¡± says Nael Hailemariam (Ethiopia), a ÃÛÌÒapp SIGS alumnus who majored in Data Science and Information Technology and brought the spirit of Shenzhen back to Ethiopia with the connections forged through the #Beltand...

Tomas Fuentes Benitez: Revolutionizing China's Snack Scene with Healthy Delights
"Recognizing the increasing emphasis on a healthy lifestyle among Chinese people, I took the initiative to create healthy snacks and packaged meals," says Tomas Fuentes Benitez (Argentina), an alumnus from Schwarzman Scholars and the founder of a healthy foods brand.Tomas developed the idea of st...