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Recognizing International Students’ Excellence
The R.I.S.E. certificate is awarded to F-1 international students who have risen to the challenge and maintained excellent academic progress throughout their first year by receiving a 3.75 GPA or higher. We recognize the amazing contribution international students make to our campus and we believe in their ability to continue to rise towards greatness. R.I.S.E. recipients serve as an inspiration to future international students by encouraging them to rise to any challenge.
Spring 2018-Spring 2019 Cohort
Name: Su Hyeon Kang
Major: Psychology
Interest/Hobbies: Hiking and Camping
Favorite Location to visit: Utah and Sedona, Arizona
Advice for new international student: Got to meet with an academic advisor at least once in a semester. Choose a class that you can be interested in and have fun with.
Name: Sandra Dahlgren
Major: FCS-Textiles and Apparels
Interest/Hobbies: Studying social identities in the context of fashion, hanging out with friends, and exploring new things.
Favorite Location to visit: Malibu
Advice for new international student: Be you and everything else will unfold in your benefit. Never underestimate the value of your background! Get to know yourself, what you want in life and go for it!
Name: Pinshui Zhang
Major: CTVA- Provisional Film
Interest/Hobbies: Watching movies and dramas with my boyfriend (S.B).
Favorite Location to visit: Beijing & Los Angeles
Advice for new international student: Dream bigger. Practice harder.
Name: Yamin Zhang
Major: Economics
Interest/Hobbies: Travel
Favorite Location to visit: The Getty Center
Advice for new international student: Have a plan. Take your time. Enjoy.
Name: Xinyu Cao
Major: Art
Interest/Hobbies: Drawing and Sports
Favorite Location to visit: Yellow Stone National Park
Advice for new international student: Don’t be shy to communicate with others. Be tough and outgoing! Trust yourself and you can make it!
Name: Naoko Kishimizu
Major: Marketing
Interest/Hobbies: Yoga
Favorite Location to visit: Malibu
Advice for new international student: Make friends as much as possible. You might want to join a club, then you can find friends who have the same interests as you. Set a goal that you want to achieve. Enjoy your life!!
