PCK Playbook
- 1. My Journey of Adventures
- 2. 17 years in 1 City: Dad and the community prepared me for the adventures ahead Changsha Changsha, China – I lived in my hometown for Being the only child, I embraced resources from my 17 years, and never travelled as a kid. environment and developed a strong sense of community. Daily 10am exercise at my elementary school A city rich in culture Dad instilled in me an adventurous spirit. “If Hometown of Mao, the founding father of China you do not try, your chance is always 0%.” Community talent show Famous for its spicy food Main train station – the city’s signature building Community volunteer service My high school – we were required to wear “Challenge the Odds” school uniform daily.
- 3. Adventure into different cultures: travel broadened my perspectives Cities I have visited Langa, South Africa Okinawa, Japan Shantytown kids live with so little, but are truly “Embracing the simplicity of life, and slowing happier than many people living with so much down” is the islanders’ secret of longevity. more. Robben Island, South Africa “The hardest change is not physical, but to alter one’s way of thinking.” – the former prisoner. Nelson Mandela was kept here for 27 years The maximum security prison, with mostly political prisoners
- 4. Adventure into the wild: hiking increased my inner strength and self-confidence Influences: Hiking & Basketball Inspiration: Learning: A true story inspired me to walk toward the ultimate “It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” - Ed Hillary. unknown – Mother Nature. I started hiking in 2009. I enjoy being humbled by the mountains, and grow stronger. The Pinnacle, PA Journey: Sharing: I never owned a pair of hiking boots before. Now I have I introduced the ‘hiking spirit’ to my friends, and invited others visited multiple summits above 4,000 feet. Mt. Chocorua, NH to join my other adventures. Mt. Chocorua (3,490 ft.) East Peak, Yellow Mountain, China Mt. Monadnock, NH Pepperdine, MA - skydiving Huashan, China (7,807 ft.)
- 5. Next adventure: contributing my diverse background and gaining new perspectives at Sloan Influences: Hiking & Basketball My extensive outdoor experience My team-oriented personality: Helping the orientation for Sloan Class of 2016 Forming a Sloan intramural women’s basketball team My rich cultural background Starting a Sloan Taiko club