I have always been interested in the communication of ideas and informing the public at large of newsworthy events. My father is a professional writer, and throughout my youth he taught me the joy of reading newspapers and periodicals. At the age of ten, a short article of mine was published in the journal Teens, and to my great delight I received a fee for my contribution. This early experience in writing imprinted on me a desire to communicate ideas and develop plans of action with like-minded colleagues. My undergraduate education in Broadcasting and Television Journalism from Guangzhou University has prepared me to face the many challenges that await me in both the academic and professional realms.
During my third year of studies, due to academic achievement, I was afforded the opportunity to study at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Initially, I found myself in the unsettling position of being counseled to withdraw from a course. The unfamiliar language of psychobiology was difficult and seemed to overwhelm me. However, I resolved myself to a life in the library and focused myself to a life in the library. I surprised my peers and professor alike at my extreme improvement after the first test. As an international and interdisciplinary student I persevered in difficult psychology and sociology courses.
I have been engaged in global issues for some time now, ever since four years ago when I was a delegate to the Model UN Conference in Guangzhou discussing nuclear energy. My work experiences with Guangzhou TV Station, in which I assisted in planning, shooting and editing current affairs, exposed me to the practical side of media. I was also fortune enough to be an Intern Journalist with the Yangcheng Evening News, where I tested my mettle in real estate reporting. Through my association with Southern Metropolis Weekly, I had the opportunity to write several articles for this influential Chinese newsgroup. With Guangdong Trend Media Co. Ltd., I was a tactical planning intern, which exposed me to communications between disparate departments and clients.
Understanding the structure of organizations facilitates communication within teams, and enables the development of advanced systems to tackle immense problems. A Master’s of Communication and Information Studies specializing in Strategic Organizational Communication will provide me with a firm theoretical foundation to organizational development, and would potentially serve me in many fields including: governmental policy, the corporate world, industry, and non-profits. The fascinating elective courses provided by the faculty will inform me of far-flung ideas and problems that I otherwise would not have been exposed to. Rutgers diverse and vibrant student body would provide me with an excellent chance to test ideas and collaborate with fellow students. Participation in the various research institutes that the campus houses would support my class work by providing an area to learn information and organizational skills. The Knowledge Institute’s focus on the theory behind dissemination of ideas would fit particularly well with my background and assist me in solving diverse problems for many different entities.
