ABOUT
Explore the Wonderful Moments of Life and Endeavor to Make the World A Better Place
I AM GOLD, DESTINED TO SHINE
我是金子，我要發光的。
My name is Xiangxue Zheng, also known as Magic, which is my English name. I grew up in Zhongshan, a southern city in Guangdong, China named after the nation's father Sun Yat-sen.
I am a China-focused researcher, photographer, travel lover, and foodie. Photography has always been my interest since high school, during which, I took and edited many videos for the Student Union, and it became the initial inspiration for my photography interest. I have been to most of the cities in China, and Vietnam, Britain, the US, Israel, Costa Rica, Ukraine, etc. I participated in multiple volunteering jobs and am keen to help others. I speak Mandarin & Cantonese, English, and Japanese.
Education
2021-2023
MA in International Relations
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Concentrations: Eurasian Studies, China Studies, Development, Climate & Sustainability, International Economics and Finance
Capstone Project: Identifying Opportunities for Climate Resilience Across the Water/Energy/Agriculture Nexus in Central Asia
2017-2021
BA in Finance
Yunnan University of Finance & Economics
Thesis: Research on the Influence of Family Factors on the Allocation of Household Financial Assets
2017-2021
BA in Financial Services
Edinburgh Napier Univeristy
Selective Coursework: Planning Personal Finance, Financial Services Decision Making and Planning, Management of Financial Institutions