Alumni Spotlight: Ami’s Journey Beyond BWYA
Ami, a Class of 2025 graduate who attended BWYA from Year 6 through Year 12, is now studying Business, Economics, and Social Psychology at UC San Diego. Some of her most meaningful memories come from collaborative creative work, including Chinese theatre productions and group activities that brought students together.
Her passion for interviewing people began at BWYA, where conversations with students, teachers, and parents helped her appreciate how different backgrounds shape ideas—an insight that continues to drive her interest in video and storytelling. Balancing this creative involvement with maintaining a strong academic record was her greatest challenge, but one that helped her grow.
At UCSD, she has continued her commitment to Chinese theatre, finding new communities that share her interests and offer a sense of belonging. She encourages students studying abroad to seek out peers with similar passions.
Ami credits the IB Programme for developing her critical‑thinking skills, equipping her to respond confidently to university‑level tasks and wider life questions. Her advice to current students is simple: move at your own pace, discover what you enjoy, and trust that the results will follow.
Thanks, Ami, for taking the time to share your experiences with us! It’s truly inspiring to hear how you work hard to find that balance between creativity and education.
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