Yi Wei

- Class of 2010

My Name: Yi Wei

High School: St. Ignatius College Prep, Senior

My Mentor: Anna Siegler, Managing Consultant, David Gomez and Associates, Inc.

Favorite Class/Activity: Calculus and Physics this year. AP Comparative Government and Politics overall/ Model UN

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: Ms. Haleas Hines

My favorite way to relax is: Dancing (and sleeping)

My favorite book: 1984, The Old Man and the Sea, Of Mice and Men

The College I will be attending: Harvard

My dream profession is: Principal percussionist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra or New York Philharmonic/ UN Ambassador

Biggest concern about college: Time management

When I go to college I most look forward to: Meeting people from all over the world and trying something new everyday.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about college is: Not only must you take full advantage of all that your school and community offers, take the initiative to create your own opportunities. Go beyond your comfort zone, be it with friends, classes, or extracurricular activities. Get involved and always participate. Never compromise your own dignity by doing less than your best.

My heros are: My grandparents are my heroes. It is because of their self-sacrifice that I am here today. They have shown me what it means to realize the fullness of my humanity.