Having recently graduated from Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Architecture (with Honors) degree, I had the honor of being the class valedictorian and speaking at our commencement ceremony. As Chinese-Indonesian who grew up in Singapore, I am passionate about promoting inclusivity and advocating for diverse voices and was able to use my platform as Co-President of Pratt’s International Students Association to foster connections and bridge cultural gaps within the community.
In the academic realm, I was a design TA, and have been consistently on the President’s List for high academic achievement, and also had the opportunity to study abroad in the prestigious Rome program. My final degree project focuses on post-human architecture, in an effort to reintroduce biodiversity into abandoned landscapes. With my interest in urban and landscape design, historical preservation, and cultures of different communities, I am passionate about projects that are environmentally focused, for a more sustainable future, and would like to become a licensed architect in New York one day.
Pratt Institute Office of International Affairs, Brooklyn, NY, US, International Student Ambassador
- Designed content for, presented, and facilitated a series of introductory webinars to welcome new international students
- Communicated and assisted international students regularly to resolve issues
- Developed, implemented, and maintained a new organized administrative workflow for the office
Pratt International Students Association, Brooklyn, NY, US, Co-President
- Planned and organized multiple cultural events for 100-500 participants
- Consistently collaborated with various student organizations and departments
- Initiated, planned, and oversaw 10+ programs for International Education Week
Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Brooklyn, NY, US, Teacher's Assistant
- Provided students with additional support and design critique
- Guided students with their projects and software tutorials
ONG & ONG Architects, Singapore, SG, Architecture Intern
- Performed extensive site analysis and cultural research for large-scale projects in Indonesia
- Created and proposed multiple design concepts for projects
- Assisted in drafting architectural diagrams, drawings, and renderings for mixed used buildings and masterplans
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Summer Intensive in Constructed Environments
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore, SG, Architecture and Sustainable Design
Undergraduate Valedictorian/Student Commencement Speaker, Award
Seraphin Bernard Award (Student Leader of the Year), Nomination
The Seraphin Bernard Award (Student Leader of the Year) is presented to a campus leader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities through their participation and involvement in the campus community. The recipient of this award will have demonstrated innovation, commitment, creativity and a spirit of professionalism.
Thomas F. Schutte Award (Graduating Undergraduate), Nomination
Thomas F. Schutte Award (Graduating Undergraduate Leader), named in honor of the 11th President of Pratt, is presented to a graduating undergraduate student, who over the course of their tenure at Pratt, has earned the respect of the community for high achievement in both academic and co-curricular pursuits and who embodies the ideals of responsible and creative professionalism.
Outstanding Student Worker Award, Nomination
Helen Matusow-Ayres Outstanding Student Worker Award, named in honor of former Vice President for Student Affairs, is presented to a Pratt Institute student employee whose outstanding contributions, attitude and attention to their job goes beyond the expected. The recipient of this award will have shown a high commitment to their fellow students and displayed consistent professionalism and excellence.
Pratt Circle Award, Award
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Outstanding Student Organization Award - Pratt International Students Association, 1st Place
Outstanding Student Organization is presented to a student group that has made a meaningful contribution to Pratt and demonstrated outstanding leadership within the campus community. This student group demonstrated consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance. Their events have had a significant impact on the quality of campus life at Pratt.
