Hannah Li,

法拉古特2024届毕业生，

收获华盛顿大学/纽约大学等录取！

Hannah Li,

a graduate of the class of 2024 at Farragut,

has been admitted to University of Washington /NYU...

今天，本篇人物故事来自这位期待学习社会学的姑娘，尽管在ED经历了“全拒德”的波折，但却在RD阶段最终收获UW和NYU等知名大学录取。

Today, our story comes from Hannah, a girl eager to study sociology. Despite facing a full rejection during the Early Decision (ED) phase, she eventually secured admission to renowned universities like the University of Washington (UW) and New York University (NYU) during the Regular Decision (RD) phase.

初中时，我偶然看到Up主ElenaLin_青青用iPad实现无纸化学习的视频，让我第一次意识到“原来还有这么有趣和新鲜的学习方法！”点开她的主页，我又被她的书籍分享系列和学习习惯系列等深深吸引，但最吸引我的，还是她的留学vlog，让我感受到前所未有的治愈和励志。

When I was in middle school, I accidentally came across a video by ElenaLin_青青 on how to use an iPad for paperless learning, which made me realize, "There are such interesting and fresh ways to learn!" Visiting her homepage, I was deeply attracted by her book-sharing series and study habit series, but what fascinated me the most were her study vlogs, which were incredibly healing and inspiring.

可以说，ElenaLin和一些诸如二二酸酸，Claire荆等Up主点亮过我学习的灵感，给了我最初想要留学的渴望。

It can be said that ElenaLin and other content creators like 二二酸酸 (Er Er Suan Suan) and Claire荆 (Claire Jing) have ignited my inspiration for learning and given me the initial desire to study abroad.

然而，这个决定并非易事。由于疫情，家庭收入并不乐观。我的留学计划给家庭带来额外的支出。现在回想起来，当时的我或许有些任性，但还是感到十分庆幸能够提前接受并适应国际教育。这为我获得最终的大学录取，打下坚实的基础。

However, this decision was not easy. Due to the pandemic, family income was not promising. My study abroad plan brought additional expenses to the family. Looking back, I might have been a bit willful at the time, but I am very grateful to have accepted and adapted to international education early on. This has laid a solid foundation for my eventual university admission.

我由衷感谢家庭不断的支持和付出，使我有机会完成整整三年的国际教育。

I am sincerely grateful for the continuous support and dedication of my family, which has given me the opportunity to complete three years of international education.

决定出国留学的想法后，综合考虑到法拉古特的学术声誉，教学理念，课程设置和地理位置等因素，特别是听了校长的开放日讲座，我决定放弃考虑其它学校，来这里读书。

After deciding to study abroad, considering Farragut's academic reputation, educational philosophy, curriculum, and geographical location, especially after listening to the principal's presentation on the open day, I decided to stop considering other schools and come here to study.

事实证明，从sophomore年级开始，学校实行跟真正的美国高中一样的教学模式：让我们可以根据自己的能力决定上Standard还是Honor班亦或者是其余提升类课程，给予学生非常大的自由度。

It turned out that from the sophomore year, the school implemented a teaching model similar to that of a real American high school: allowing us to choose between Standard, Honor, or AP courses based on our abilities, which gives students a great deal of freedom.

小班制的教学让我们可以拥有更多机会跟老师一起讨论，老师给每个同学也给予更多的关注。班主任像我们的“家长”，我们则是老师的“孩子”。我深深地觉得：学校里不仅仅只是学习，更有同学和老师的陪伴。

The small class size allows us to have more opportunities to discuss with teachers, and teachers give more attention to each student. The homeroom teacher is like our "parent," and we are the teacher's "children." I deeply feel that school is not just about studying but also about the company of classmates and teachers.

除此之外，在三年中的不同阶段，法拉古特学校的校长和老师的responsibility给我们创造了很多机会，也放手给我们很大的flexibility去做我们喜欢的事情，去创建自主社团，开展活动，发挥特长。

In addition, at different stages of the three years, the principal and teachers of Farragut School have created many opportunities for us and given us great flexibility to do what we like, to create our own clubs, to carry out activities, and to utilize our strengths.

我在这里过得很开心的原因，是因为我喜欢学校里与同学们在一起的氛围。因为目标非常相似，所以在这里很容易结交朋友。我们一起学习，课余可以一起拓展爱好。现在这个阶段的我，常和班里的朋友一起去跳舞，成为彼此的学习的动力。我之前其实真的不喜欢说话，现在起跟同学们在一起话就变多了，也觉得在学校的生活是很开心的。

The reason I am happy here is that I enjoy the atmosphere of being with classmates. Because our goals are very similar, it is easy to make friends here. We study together, and in our free time, we expand our hobbies together. At this stage, I often dance with friends from my class, becoming each other's motivation to learn. I used to really dislike talking, but now I talk more with my classmates and feel very happy at school.

我还清晰的记得，由于是中途转学，我到法拉古特并拿到ESOL课本的第一天，发现书上有很多不认识的单词。第一次听外教讲授生物课时，我是哭着度过的。"跟不上进度"和"听不懂任何东西"困扰着我。

I still remember clearly that when I transferred halfway through and received my ESOL textbook on the first day at Farragut, I found many unfamiliar words in the book. The first time I listened to a foreign teacher's biology lecture, I spent the class crying. "Not keeping up with the pace" and "not understanding anything" troubled me.

"我该如何快速适应这样的节奏呢？"

 "How can I quickly adapt to this pace?"

学习点滴

Studying Moments

"我是如何赶上来，并安排高中三年计划的呢？" 

"How did I catch up and plan my high school years?"

我没有固定的timetable，我一般用to-do list。因为我的计划经常被打乱，所以把每天要干的事情列成一个list，按照我当下的心情陆续完成任务。

I don't have a fixed timetable; I usually use a to-do list. Because my plans are often disrupted, I list the things I need to do each day and complete the tasks in order of my current mood.

我从4岁开始学习钢琴，到现在已经坚持了将近14年。弹钢琴培养了我坚持不懈的精神。

I started learning the piano at the age of 4 and have been dedicated and consistent in my practice for nearly 14 years. Playing the piano has cultivated my spirit of perseverance.

小时候，我完全不愿意去练习钢琴，每天坐在钢琴前两个小时对我来说无疑是一种煎熬。然而，现在我已经找到了弹钢琴的动力。从小到大，我参加了许多钢琴比赛和演出，也收获了许多奖项，得到许多认可。

When I was a child, I was completely unwilling to practice the piano, and sitting in front of the piano for two hours every day was undoubtedly a torment for me. However, I have now found the motivation to play the piano. Growing up, I participated in many piano competitions and performances and won many awards, gaining much recognition.

左：首次参加钢琴比赛获奖 右：和陪伴我很久的钢琴老师在一起

Left: Winning an award in my first piano competition

Right: With my piano teacher who has been with me for a long time

钢琴演出的照片

Photos of piano performances

很多人对我的印象可能是“唱歌好听”。但事实上，直到小学，音乐老师们才惊讶地发现我在唱歌方面有天赋。我非常推荐同学们在学校里多去参加社团，也许能发现在某个领域有着惊人的兴趣和天赋。

Many people's impression of me might be "having a good singing voice." But in fact, it was not until elementary school that music teachers were surprised to discover my talent in singing. I highly recommend that students participate in more clubs at school, where they might discover a surprising interest and talent.

参加小初母校的20周年活动

Participating in the 20th anniversary event of my primary and middle school

来到法拉古特后，我很快加入了音乐社和 AFA Melody Choir校合唱团，展现了自己的声乐和钢琴才能，参加了学校组织的许多活动，包括双旦嘉年华、万圣节活动和公益活动演出。今年，我还首次跟同学们一起进行食堂快闪，在毕业典礼即将来临之际，我首次尝试组建乐队，请期待我们的亮相吧！

After coming to Farragut, I quickly joined the music club and the AFA Melody Choir, showcasing my vocal and piano talents, and participated in many school-organized activities, including the Christmas and New Year Carnival, Halloween events, and charity performances. This year, I also made my first attempt to do a flash mob in the canteen with my classmates, and as the graduation ceremony approaches, I am trying to form a band for the first time. Please look forward to our debut!

Cafeteria "flash mob" event

在参加各种活动的同时，我还在社交平台和微信视频号上创建了我的个人账号，发布我的翻唱作品，希望能够把我对音乐的热爱传播给更多人。

While participating in various activities, I also created my personal account on social platforms and WeChat video accounts, posting my cover works, hoping to spread my love for music to more people.

来，让我们来波互相关注吧！

Come, let's follow each other!

事实上，高一时的我，曾对未来十分迷茫，因此一直在通过排除法来寻找方向。但究竟是遵从父母，还是遵循内心呢？

In fact, as a high school freshman, I was very confused about the future and was always looking for direction through the process of elimination. But should I follow my parents or my heart?

在专业选择上，家庭本希望我学习经济专业。所以我最初参加过NEC全美经济大赛，并报考AP微观经济和宏观经济。但参加了活动后，我意识到家里人对经济的看法是错误的，他们所谓的“经济”，其实是商科。于是，我又陆续参加了SBP商赛、哈佛峰会、哥伦比亚大学线上金融夏校等。尽管在SBC获得第三名，又在哈佛峰会获得总gpa3.94的honor student荣誉称号，但是我知道，我对经济和商科并不感兴趣。

In terms of major selection, my family originally hoped that I would study economics. So, I initially participated in the NEC (National Economics Challenge) and took AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. However, after participating in the event, I realized that my family's view of economics was wrong; what they called "economics" was actually business. Then, I successively participated in the SBP (Student Business Project) competition, the Harvard Summit, and the Columbia University online financial summer school. Although I won third place in the SBP and received the honor student title with a total GPA of 3.94 at the Harvard Summit, I knew that I was not interested in economics and business.

“我想，我应该遵循我的内心”。

"I think I should follow my heart."

偶然的机会，我发现自己对社会问题和心理健康非常感兴趣，并开始关注校园霸凌事件，从此正式拉开我关注和参与一些列社会学实践的步伐，也奠定了我想要学习社会学的基础。

By chance, I discovered my interest in social issues and mental health and began to pay attention to school bullying incidents, which officially marked my steps in paying attention to and participating in a series of sociological practices, and also laid the foundation for my desire to study sociology.

我参与了Maggie学姐的心理学微电影拍摄，让我对心理学和电影有了个初步的了解。

I participated in the psychological micro-film production by senior Maggie, which gave me a preliminary understanding of psychology and film.

在校内开展了社会学研究-00后恐婚恐育原因以及为中国三胎政策提出建议。

Conducted a sociological study at school - the reasons behind the fear of marriage and childbirth among post-2000s and suggestions for China's three-child policy.

参加社会学和心理学交叉的课题：“压力性异常行为的来源及预防——不同文化背景下的社会与人类心理功能障碍”，得到教授的推荐信，发表首篇论文。

Participated in a sociological and psychological interdisciplinary project: "The Source and Prevention of Stress-induced Abnormal Behavior - Social and Psychological Disabilities in Different Cultural Backgrounds," I received a letter of recommendation from a professor, and published my first paper.

去秦皇岛支教的经历，让我深刻感受到参与社会工作、用自己的方式帮助他人的重要性，这让我产生了极大的向往感。这些经历让我找到自己的方向，第一次感受到热爱，即使我并不完全了解这门学科。随后，我将这些经历融入了我的申请文书，让招生官了解我的想法和未来发展方向。

Participated in a sociological and psychological interdisciplinary project: "The Source and Prevention of Stress-induced Abnormal Behavior - Social and Psychological Disabilities in Different Cultural Backgrounds," received a letter of recommendation from a professor, and published my first paper.

大学申请季，我一共给17所大学递交申请信，也收到了华盛顿大学、纽约大学、加州大学圣塔芭芭拉分校、戴维斯分校、尔湾分校等录取信。

During the college application season, I submitted applications to 17 universities and received admission letters from the University of Washington, New York University, the University of California, Santa Barbara, Davis, Irvine, and others.

这些学校是通过我跟学校的老师们共同商量而决定的：首先考虑想要学习的专业，其次考虑学校环境，地理位置，人文环境等。

These schools were decided upon through discussions with my school teachers: first, considering the major I wanted to study, and second, considering the school environment, geographical location, and cultural environment.

收到的部分offer截图

Screenshots of Some of the Offers Received

虽然看起来录取信很多，但其实我也经历了“全拒德”的过程：在ED阶段我申请过几所大学，但是全部被拒绝。等到2月份时，也只有两个保底校offer，这曾是我最艰难的时候。从“全拒德”到“收获满满”，这可以说是我最幸福的时刻，经历心理上的巨大转变。

Although it may seem that I received many admission letters, in fact, I also went through the process of "full rejection": during the Early Decision (ED) phase, I applied to several universities but was rejected by all of them. By February, I only had two safety school offers, which was my most difficult time. From "full rejection" to "harvest full," this can be said to be my happiest moment, experiencing a huge psychological transformation.

回想申请季，我的感受是有喜悦，但更有差距。虽然收到了非常不错的大学录取，但更有心中的dream school在ED阶段就拒绝了我。可是人生啊，就是常会有遗憾，也会在遗憾中成长。回头看，我并不后悔做出的决定，我满意现在的录取结果。

Looking back at the application season, my feelings are a mix of joy and disparity. Although I received very good university admissions, there is still a dream school in my heart that rejected me during the ED phase. But life is like that, there will always be regrets, and we grow in those regrets. Looking back, I have no regrets about the decisions I made, and I am satisfied with the current admission results.

面对未来，村上春树的一段话应该是最好的表达——

Facing the future, a quote from Haruki Murakami might be the best expression：