My Unconventional Path from China to Babson Qingyang Wang

Raised in China, I did not follow the mold of a “traditional” Chinese girl. I never liked to sit down and practice calligraphy or stand still to play the flute, or be told that I should not major in anything related to business and politics, since that was “suited for males”. Instead, I loved being adventurous and running outside to discover where the ants went after the rain, and discussing where the money went after the economic crisis with my peers in school; studying in America, I challenge school policies I believe need changed and am fearless to run for difficult leadership positions. Now I am ready to take on more rigors challenges in society.

I define myself as someone passionate about international studies and effective leadership, so Babson is truly an inspiring place. I wish to double concentrate in Leadership and Global and Regional Studies at Babson to take one step closer to my dream—establishing a self-funding NGO on a global scale, to eradicate preventable childhood diseases and utilizing my leadership to build a better and brighter future for suffering children. Babson’s unique programs, institutions and opportunities will bring me one step closer to realizing my dream.

The Leadership concentration will teach...