Jiahe Grace - About Me

2000

Born in Chengdu, China.

2003

Joined Huaxi Kindergarten in Chengdu, China.

2006

Enrolled at Longjiang Road Primary School, Chengdu, China.

Achieved level 8 in drawing and level 6 in Chinese dance.
Explored activities like swimming, ping pong, skateboarding, go, and olympic math.

2010

Attended Glendover Primary School in Lexington, KY, USA.

2012

Transitioned to Zongbei Middle School, Chengdu, China.

Member of the student union publicity and school choir.

Member of the school girl's basketball team.

2013

Entered Morton Middle School, Lexington, KY, USA.

Trained in the Chinese Pipa instrument.
Graduated at the top of the 8th-grade class.
Elected to membership of The National Beta Club. [View the Certificate]
Granted with "4.0 Honor Roll 2013 - 2014" and "4.0 Honor Roll for Three Years". [View here]

2014

Moved to No.9 Middle School, Chengdu, China.

Advanced Pipa training and vocal lessons at Sichuan Conservatory of Music.
Achieved top 1% in the high school entrance exam.
Attended Leadership and Management course at Sichuan University's summer school.
Volunteered for maternal and child health projects in Tibet.
Led an environmental project on water conservation.

2016

Continued studies at No.7 High School, Chengdu, China.

Developed and patented a water-saving tap design.
Enactus Club Vice President.
Contributed to educational support programs in Sichuan. [View here]
Volunteered at Xishu Primary School during summer camp. [View here]

2018

Stepping into adulthood, my deepest thanks go to my family. Especially my mom, who is a wise, resilient, and independent woman. She remains the figure I've always looked up to.

I'm also deeply thankful for the heartfelt blessings I received for my coming-of-age ceremony. Every time I revisit them, they provide me with strength and encouragement.

2019

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Holsinger, Dr. Zhang, and Teacher Qiu for their genuine care about my growth and for providing me with guidance and support. Below are the recommendation letters they wrote for my university application.

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2019

Joined Trinity College, Melbourne, AU.

Received academic merit scholarship.
Represented Trinity College students to meet the incumbent Minister for Education. [Read more]
Participated in a testimonial photoshoot, with my image featured on the website's main page. [View here]

2020

Began undergraduate studies at The University of Melbourne, AU.

Completed the bachelor's degree in 2.5 years.
Mentored high school students in mathmatics and statistics. [View here]
Worked as campus ambassador at at BOE Technology (overseas recruitment department) for 3 years.
Served as a guest for the University of Melbourne & BOE Technology's Cloud Classroom. [View here]

2021

Worked as tutor on Western History and Philosophy for 1 year.

Donated 475ml blood to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Established an independent photography studio. [Xiaohongshu Profile]

2022

I'm profoundly thankful to Dr. Chen for her mentorship during my capstone project, her guidance in the MS Outreach Team, and her support for my PhD application.

2022

Commenced studies at UCL, London, UK.

Represented Business Psychology students at School of Management. [View here]
Earned a mobility award scholarship.

2023

Enrolled in a master's program at The University of Melbourne, AU.

Worked as research assistant on environmental health projects.

Published a research paper on student mental health.

Participated in a promotional photoshoot and authored a testimonial for "Exploring the University of Melbourne 2024".[View here] University of Melbourne Handbook