JASMINE ZHAOMIN CHIN
Title: Frog on the Well- An Old Chinese Proverb
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My name is Chin Zhaomin Jasmine, and I am Singaporean by birth but Chinese
by heritage. Because of my nationality and my race, I speak both English
and Mandarin, but I hope to learn a European language in the future.
I lived in Singapore for the first 16 years of my life, and was very
fortunate to have experienced the rich diversity of cultures and traditions.
In March 2005, I moved to Beijing, China, where I first ventured into
a paradoxical world of oriental tradition and modern internationalism.
My stay in China allowed me to explore the roots of my Chinese heritage,
while my education at the international school – Western Academy
of Beijing – encouraged me to discover the meaning of global citizenship.
In order to promote global awareness and social cohesion, both of which
are vital in sustaining world development, I undertook projects such
as the organisation of International Day for the high school and middle
school, in which all students and staff gathered together to celebrate
cultural diversity and learnt about the Millennium Development Goals.
I have also undertaken projects that would allow me to serve the community
via my love for music, such as organising a charity music concert in
order to raise funds for Breast Cancer research in Beijing. I endeavour
to read Music at Oxford University in the fall of 2007, and I hope to
be able to use my knowledge in Music to contribute to the society in
future.
JULIA KNIGHT
Topic: Global Citizenship
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Until she was nine, Julia Knight was a born-and-bred New Yorker, residing
first in Manhattan and then in Bronxville, NY. Just before her tenth
birthday, she relocated to Singapore, where she has been living since.
A senior at Singapore American School, Julia is chair of the Honor Code
Committee, editor of the Prism literary magazine, and participant in
several competitive public speaking events. Through SAS, Julia has been
involved with community service activities, including teaching basic
computer skills to migrant workers, co-chairing a fundraiser for the
2005 Indian/Pakistan earthquake, house-building with Habitat for Humanity
in the Philippines, and volunteering with a community center in Soweto,
South Africa. When she is not at school, Julia can be found practicing
photography, attempting to play the guitar, or frequenting coffeehouses.
Julia will be attending Yale University in the fall.
MAIA USUI
Title: The New Atlantis
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Maia Usui comes from Japan but has lived in many cites around the world,
including Lagos, New York, and Vienna. She is currently a senior and
IB Diploma Candidate at the International School Bangkok [but has also
attended the United Nations International School, the American School
in Japan, and Vienna International School]. Maia is fluent in English,
Japanese, German, and French. She serves as Student Council President
and has been active in local tsunami relief. Maia is heading to Harvard
University in September, where she will study Political Science and
Economics. She was ISB's recipient of the EARCOS Global Citizenship
Award in 2006.
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