I am Dean Shi, a 2022 graduate of SUIS Pudong Campus. After nine fruitful years at SUIS Pudong, I completed both my primary and middle school education and recently graduated from Shanghai Nanyang Model High School. I am proud to share that I have been admitted to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, majoring in the Engineering Experimental Class (Information Track).
I achieved a score of 720 on the Shanghai Zhongkao in 2022, and 617 in the 2025 National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao). During my time at SUIS Pudong, I was honored to receive multiple “SUIS Star” awards, Outstanding Young Pioneer titles, and academic scholarships.
My Growth and Reflections
SUIS Pudong’s educational philosophy of “East Meets West” fostered an open and inclusive learning environment. It allowed me to engage with diverse cultures and perspectives, nurturing in me both critical thinking and a broader worldview. This rich soil laid a solid foundation for my all-round development.In middle school, I served multiple times as class committee member and subject representative. These roles helped sharpen my interpersonal and leadership skills, and also taught me a valuable leadership philosophy — to be gentle yet firm. With the support and encouragement of my teachers, I even applied what I learned by using Python to design a simple visual program that randomly selected our “daily class leader” — a creative addition to our class management.
The small-class teaching model ensured closer, more efficient student-teacher interactions. Every question we had was addressed with precision. Teachers could track each student’s learning progress and offer timely, targeted guidance. This personalized instruction deeply benefited my academic journey.
In English, the co-teaching model of Chinese and expat teachers built a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary while introducing us to literary appreciation and writing from a native speaker’s perspective. Weekly co-taught lessons encouraged small group collaboration and project-based learning. We explored topics, designed posters and models, and gave presentations — these experiences honed our collaboration and communication skills, and most importantly, gave me the confidence to express myself in English.
The diversity of the curriculum left a lasting impression. In PE, we played basketball, rugby, and practiced fencing. In art, we painted in watercolor and printmaking, and even painted traditional oil-paper umbrellas. Music introduced me to the hulusi, ocarina, and drama performance. Off-campus field trips and on-campus ECA classes constantly sparked my curiosity and encouraged deeper thinking. Though these activities may not seem “academic,” they subtly nurtured my aesthetic awareness and my appreciation for multicultural understanding and empathy.Colorful campus activities remain some of my most vivid memories. From spelling bees to poetry contests, from arts festivals to our collective 14th birthday celebration, I found myself on stage as a contestant, a host, or in the audience. These invaluable opportunities allowed me to showcase myself while also training my improvisational and public speaking skills.
Looking back on these nine years, the greatest gift SUIS Pudong gave me was a balanced environment — one where I could pursue academic excellence while also freely exploring my interests and potential. Here, I learned to face challenges with a positive mindset, grounded and passionate.
A Message to My Juniors and School
Dear fellow SUIS Pudong students，Cherish every moment you spend at SUIS Pudong. Take in the wisdom drawn from diverse perspectives and use it to enhance your knowledge and skills. Grow through hands-on tasks and character-building experiences. Let your light shine in every activity, and along the way, discover what you truly love.I sincerely hope more students will join this warm and vibrant SUIS Pudong family.Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my alma mater. Thank you for nurturing us with such care and providing a platform that empowers us to become our best selves. I wish SUIS Pudong continued success and a future filled with flourishing students and boundless promise.
