上海德闳2025毕业生分享

在过去一学年的申请季中，上海德闳2025届学子再创辉煌，取得了令人瞩目的升学成果。他们即将扬帆远航，开启海外求学新征程。新学年的号角已吹响，德闳学子们也即将回到校园，继续他们的探索与逐梦之旅。

在这个全新的起点，本期“Aspire to be”系列报道，就让我一同聆听三位分别进入了世界顶尖综合学府、文理学院及艺术院校的德闳校友，在重返母校时分享的海外生活及成长感悟，解锁她们从上海德闳走向世界舞台的成长密码，让她们的经验与鼓励为新的征程带来灵感与力量。

校友档案Elaina

2024届毕业生、创校生

• 斯沃斯莫尔学院（2025 US News 美国最佳大学排名文理学院Top 3）全球研究&数学双专业
• MBTI：ENFP

Dora2023届毕业生

• 加州大学伯克利分校（2025 QS世界大学排名Top 12）经济学专业
• MBTI：ISTP

Licca2023届毕业生

• 帕森斯设计学院（2025 QS世界大学排名艺术设计专业Top 3）战略设计与管理专业
• MBTI：ENFJ

Q1.你所就读的大学有什么特点？目前的就读体验如何？

Elaina

我十分喜欢文理学院的小班化教学模式。在这种模式下，每位学生都能得到教授的充分关注与悉心指导。每周与教授的深度交流，不仅拓宽了我的学术视野，更让我在专业选择和职业规划上获得了宝贵建议。不过，快节奏的大学生活也给我带来了挑战，如何平衡学业、社交与休息成为了我的重要课题。

（Elaina在斯沃斯莫尔学院的课堂与生活）

Dora

作为一所公立综合类大学，伯克利丰富的课程选择和活跃的校园氛围让我很快适应并找到了志同道合的伙伴。庞大的校园就像一个小型社会，让我提前体验了走上社会后的节奏，学会了如何与不同性格、不同背景的人相处和合作。身边同学对未来的清晰规划和不懈追求，也时刻激励着我不断前行。

（Dora的留学生活）

Licca

我就读的学校坐落于纽约，这座城市本身就是我的“开放式课堂”。从美术馆到中央公园，多元的文化环境为我的艺术探索和创作提供了无限灵感。在这里，学习不仅发生在教室里，更融入在城市的每个角落。

（Licca在帕森斯设计学院的课堂与生活）

Q2.你认为在海外留学所必须的关键技能有哪些？

Elaina

我认为关键在于要有清晰的自我认知，知道自己是谁、想要什么。在中学阶段，我们的目标相对单一，遇到的问题也相对简单；而在海外留学这个更自由、没有约束的环境中，我们需要构建一个自己的体系，明确目标，这样才能在面对挑战和压力时找到“定海神针”，不会迷失方向。

（Elaina的留学生活）

Licca

独立生活能力在海外留学过程中相当重要。独居之后，你需要快速掌握自己做饭、打扫卫生等生存必备技能，学会对自己的安全与健康负责。当然，这也是一个快速成长的过程，独处会让你有更多的时间思考，从而对自己产生更清晰的认知，去探索自己内心真正的方向。

Q3.曾经在德闳的学习经历如何帮助你更快地适应海外学习生活？

Elaina

Swarthmore多数课程的教学模式与德闳的小班化教学很相似。德闳的课堂就像是一个充满活力的讨论场，锻炼了我的表达能力和辩证思维，让我敢于发表自己的观点和见解。这种能力让我在大学的课堂讨论和小组作业中如鱼得水。此外，高中阶段IBDP大量的论文写作训练也让我在大学阶段能够迅速适应不同学科论文的写作要求。

（Elaina在德闳学习&参加艺术活动）

Dora

在德闳上学期间，学校为我们提供了丰富多样的课程，涵盖人文、STEAM等多个领域。这种多元化的课程设置极大地激发了我对不同学科的兴趣，培养了我开放式的学习思维。这让我在进入大学后更加勇于尝试新事物、选择多元化的课程，大大丰富了我的大学生活。

（德闳探究式课堂中的Dora）

Licca

在德闳，我们经常需要通过邮件和老师进行沟通，这也很好地锻炼了我写邮件的能力。这一技能在美国大学中尤为重要，因为很多事情都需要用清晰、准确、礼貌的语言通过邮件表达自己的意思。这一技能不仅帮助我解决了学习上的问题，也为我未来的求职和正式工作打下坚实的基础。

（Licca在德闳IB艺术展上展出自己的作品）

Q4.一路探索，你的志向是什么（Aspire to be）？未来想成为什么样的人？

Elaina

我希望自己能始终追随内心，做一个健康快乐的人。在职业发展方面，我现阶段向往成为科技行业的产品经理，尤其是将科技与教育相结合的领域。因为这不仅对我很有吸引力，同时也很具有社会意义。

Dora

我希望能成为一个不断探索的人。我目前的职业目标是进入投行工作，借助投行的平台去了解不同行业和企业的运作模式，再判断自己在更长的未来更热爱并适合在哪个领域深耕。

Q5.结合现在的留学体验及过去申请季的经历，你有什么关于升学及未来规划的小Tips想分享给德闳的学弟学妹们？

Elaina

多去尝试和探索不同的学科，体验后再做决定，这对我选择专业和职业方向有很大的帮助。如果你某门学科需要花120%的努力，才能达到别人花80%的努力就可以达到的程度，那或许这件事就应该交由更适合的人去做。只有了解自己的优势和兴趣所在，才能更好地规划未来。

Dora

面对申请季来自于各个方面的压力，要学会放松心态。因为回过头来，你就会发现，其实人生的容错率很高，不要为未知的未来过度焦虑。保持一颗平常心，往往能带来意想不到的结果。

Licca

你看到的世界是怎样的完全取决于你的视角。要多给自己积极的暗示，相信一切都是最好的安排。无论遇到什么困难和挑战，都要保持乐观的心态，相信自己能够克服困难，迎接美好的未来。

（Licca和Dora从上海德闳毕业）

通过三位校友的分享，我们欣喜地看到她们在逐梦之路上不断前行，感受到她们独立成熟的思想、开阔包容的眼界，以及德闳为她们的成长带去的积极影响。衷心祝愿每一位从德闳走出的毕业生都能在世界舞台上继续绽放光彩！也希望在读的德闳学子们在新学年整装待发，以榜样为灯塔，在德闳的支持下不断探索志向，向着自己的梦想一路前行。

欢迎有意向了解德闳的家庭致电上海德闳招生办021-53296888或扫描下方二维码即刻预约一对一咨询及访校

Aspire to Be｜Voices from Alumni at World-Class Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges & Art Schools

During the past application season,Dehong Shanghai’s Class of 2025 once again achieved remarkable university results. They are now ready to set sail for new academic journeys overseas. Asthe new school year begins, Dehong students are returning to campus to continue exploring and chasing their dreams.

At this new starting point, this edition of"Aspire to Be"invites you to hear from three Dehong alumni—now studying attop global universities, liberal arts colleges, and art schools—to share their experiences of life abroad and personal growth.Discover the keys to their transition from Dehong Shanghai to the world stage, and let their insights inspire the next chapter for all who follow in their footsteps.

Alumni ProfilesElaina

Class of 2024 Graduate

Founding Student

• Swarthmore College(2025 US News Best Colleges Top 3) – Global Studies & Mathematics
• MBTI: ENFP

DoraClass of 2023 Graduate

• UC Berkeley(2025 QS World University Rankings Top 12) – Economics
• MBTI: ISTP

LiccaClass of 2023 Graduate

• Parsons School of Design(2025 QS World University Rankings for Art and Design Top 3) – Strategic Design & Management
• MBTI: ENFJ

Q1.What makes your university unique, and how has your experience been so far?

Elaina

I lovethe small-class teaching model at liberal arts colleges. It allows every student to receive personal attention and mentorship from professors. Weeklyin-depth conversationshave expanded my academic horizons and given me valuable advice on majors and career paths. The fast-paced environment can be challenging, though—balancing academics, social life, and restis a constant learning process.

(Elaina’s Study and Life at Swarthmore)

Dora

At Berkeley,the diverse courses and vibrant campus culturehelped me adapt quickly and find like-minded peers. The large campus feels likea micro-society, preparing me for the pace of life beyond university and teaching me to work with people from different backgrounds. Seeing my peers’ clarity of vision and relentless drive inspires me to push forward.

(Dora's Overseas Life)

Licca

My school isin New York City, which has become my “open-air classroom.” From museums to Central Park,the city’s rich cultural mix constantly inspires my creative work. Here, learning happens not just in the classroom, but in every corner of the city.

(Licca’s Study and Life at Parsons)

Q2.What skills are essential for studying abroad?

Elaina

Self-awarenessis key—knowing who you are and what you want. In high school, goals were more straightforward; in the freer, less structured environment overseas, you need tocreate your own framework and stay focusedso you don’t lose your way.

(Elaina's Overseas Life)

Licca

Independent living skillsare crucial. Living alone means quickly learning essentials like cooking and cleaning, and taking responsibility for your own safety and health. It’s also aperiod of rapid personal growth—solitude gives you time to think and understand yourself better.

Q3.How did Dehong prepare you for overseas study and life?

Elaina

Swarthmore’s classes feel familiar becauseDehong also emphasized small-group discussions. Those classes honed mycommunication and critical thinking skills, making me confident in expressing my ideas. The IB program’sextensive essay-writingalso prepared me to meet university-level writing requirements with ease.

(Elaina Studies and Participates in Art Activities at Dehong)

Dora

Dehong’sbroad curriculum—from humanities to STEAM—sparked my curiosity across disciplines andfostered an open learning mindset. This gave me the courage to try new subjects at university, enriching my academic journey.

(Dora in Dehong’s Inquiry-based Class)

Licca

At Dehong, we often communicated with teachers via email, whichtrained me to write clear, professional, and polite messages—a vital skill in American universities, where email is essential for solving problems and making requests.

(Licca Exhibited Her Works at Dehong IB Visual Art Exhibition)

Q4.What do you aspire to be?

Elaina

I want to follow my heart andlive healthily and happily. Career-wise, I aim to becomeaproduct manager in the tech industry—especially in the field where technology meets education. Because this is not only very attractive to me, but also has great social significance.

Dora

I want tokeep exploring. My current goal is towork in investment banking, using it as a platform to learn about different industries before deciding where I want to specialize.

Q5.Any tips for younger Dehong students about university applications?

Elaina

Try and explore different disciplines more often, make a decision after experiencing them. This has been of great help to me in choosing my major and career direction.My advice:play to your strengths. If something takes you 120% effort to match what others achieve with 80%, it might not be the right fit.

Dora

Learn to relax during application season. Life has a high margin for error—don’t over-stress about the unknown. Staying calm often leads to better outcomes.

Licca

Your view of the world depends on your perspective.Keep giving yourself positive affirmationsand believe everything happens for the best.Stay optimisticthrough challenges, and trust yourself to overcome them.

(Licca and Dora Graduated from Dehong)

Through the stories of Elaina, Dora, and Licca, we see how Dehong alumni are thriving on their paths—showing independence, open-mindedness, and the lasting impact Dehong brought to them. We wish all graduates continued success on the world stage, and we hope current students begin the new school yearready to explore, grow, and follow their dreams with confidence.

Families interested in cancontact our Admissions Office at 021-53296888or scan the QR code belowto book a one-on-one consultation and campus tour