On May 24th, the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at United World College Changshu China (UWC CSC) was grandly held on the school’s football field.

When one in four adolescents is affected by depressive symptoms, when a materially privileged generation finds itself adrift in a psychological wasteland of "Empty Heart Syndrome,"

His story begins with the fusion and exploration of his multicultural heritage (Chinese-Korean family). Courageously stepping beyond his comfort zone, he discovered passion and belonging through teamwork and leadership in Mock Trial. While hosting the Chinese Cultural Evening (CCE),

On a chessboard, every move follows a clear logic of rules, outcomes, and control. William Ding, once a professional youth chess player, learned to approach problems through precision and calculation, building linear paths to victory in a world of black and white. But when his gaze moved beyond the board, the world revealed itself as far more ambiguous. Faced with questions that offered no fixed answers, he found himself in unfamiliar territory: how do you engage with problems that can’t be solved in the usual sense—only understood, responded to, and lived through?

Three years ago, Isabella Wang arrived at UWC Changshu China, brimming with idealism and eager to embark on a journey of exploration and growth.