Current position and employer: Policy Intern at the Innovations for Poverty Action
Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Current City: Washington, DC
Why did you choose McCourt? All the events provided by student organizations in school and university are my favorite part of studying in Georgetown. Every week there are several events which I interested in. It feel like my life in McCourt always has something new and never be bored.
What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt?
Shanghai Lingang Science and Technology Innovation City Economic Development Co., Ltd.
Marketing Department, Assistant Intern
Xinhuanet Co., Ltd. Mobile Communication Department, Operation Intern
Hylink Digital Solution Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Office, Media Department, Media Intern
Juvenile Delinquency and Social Work Intervention Study, Research assistant
What was the best part of your experience? I like living in Washington DC and close to everything in terms of policy-making. Also, in MIDP program, all the courses are well-designed and related to one another, which help me learn progressively.
What internships did you have during your time at McCourt? Research Assistant, Innovations for Poverty Action; Research Assistant, Center for Global Health Science & Security, Georgetown University
Student organization involvement while at McCourt: Development Implementer Group (DIG) Organization
Undergraduate University, degree, and major: South China Agricultural University, Sociology
Hobbies/ Interests: gender study, migration policy
Reach out to me about: moving to DC, being an international student.