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Nancy, ARI Scholar

Princeton University

Nancy is a student at Beijing No.4 High School with a strong passion for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and cross-cultural research. During high school, she undertook two ten-day field studies, first in Ethiopia, then in Kenya, to examine the local reception of Chinese enterprises’ CSR efforts.

Her research focused on how cultural integration, respecting local language, customs, and values, shapes community acceptance of foreign enterprises. By shifting from measuring CSR outcomes to examining cultural dynamics, she reframed her project around genuine engagement rather than standalone charity.

Nancy discovered that companies embracing local traditions, hiring local staff, and offering bilingual services earned far more trust than those relying solely on philanthropy. This key insight formed the centerpiece of her application, helping her secure admission to Princeton University.

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Blair, ARI Scholar
University of Pennsylvania

Blair attends UWC Changshu China and has a keen interest in international relations and political science. In high school, she conducted a ten-day qualitative research project in Kenya in collaboration with a Brazilian scholar to explore how Chinese expatriate communities adapt overseas.

Her study explored the challenges of overseas Chinese community integration and tested how cross-cultural cooperation drives resilience. Rather than simply cataloguing obstacles, Blair highlighted models of intercultural dialogue that reinforce social cohesion.

She concluded that joint, respectful engagement across cultural lines is itself a powerful integration strategy. Blair’s concise, impactful findings distinguished her application and earned her a place at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Chun, ARI Scholar
UC Berkeley

Chun studies at Zhengzhou Foreign Language School with a budding passion for journalism and investigative writing. She spent ten days in Kenya on a field reporting project to refine her interviewing and article-writing abilities.

Her project centered on practicing investigative journalism: she patiently built rapport, asked follow-up questions, and rigorously fact-checked every detail. This disciplined approach exemplified her commitment to truth and storytelling precision.

The resulting portfolio of polished English articles showcased her persistence and narrative skill. These high-quality reports became the highlight of her application, helping Chun earn admission to UC Berkeley’s journalism program.

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Yvonne, ARI scholar
Emory University

Yvonne is a student at Beijing No.11 High School with a deep commitment to gender equality and media communication. She led a one-week media-focused field research in Kenya, combining video interviews and written reporting to investigate gender-related issues.

Her research theme was the media portrayal of gender equality, capturing women’s experiences in education, employment, and community life. Yvonne guided her team to create both compelling video segments and written reports.

By successfully coordinating this complex, multi-site project, she demonstrated exceptional leadership and communication skills. Her multimedia package not only shed light on critical social issues but also secured her admission to Emory University.

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