The reason why I chose UIC is its diversification. It practices its motto of “In knowledge and in deeds, unto the whole person” and adheres to the vision of whole person education, while it promotes innovative international mode. Moreover, the postgraduate courses provided by UIC interested me and suited my plan.
During my study, I experienced great learning atmosphere and environment. The teachers encouraged students to keep an open mind. Teaching was not rigid, and evaluation was comprehensive, including group project and presentation, writing plans, etc. These tasks demanded us to pay more attention to teamwork and critical thinking ability. Also, there are various clubs and activities to encourage the development of personal hobbies, and the division will organize regular visits to well-known companies to enhance social practice. These are some examples of the integrated teaching mode at UIC, which is international but also serves local needs.. The school is really beautiful by the way. You can find beautiful black swans on campus.
In UIC, I met friends with common interests and still maintained close relationship with them after graduation. The courses I learned are very useful, like the case study in global marketing strategy and leadership. I use the knowledge frequently in my workplace. I also improved my abilities of making PPT, doing presentation, and acquiring new knowledge. I will always cherish the teachers and friends I met at UIC.
For future career plan, I want to use a saying to express my belief: Love comes from passion, and perseverance comes from love. Since I have strong interest in new media industry, I did internships in many internet companies during my study. I like the promoting and sharing culture of Xiaohongshu, as well as the sharing experience on bilibili. In the short term, I want to use the knowledge that I learned to work in a new media platform. As for long-term plan, I want to get out of my comfort zone and start my own business when I feel ready.