“音”你而精彩 逐梦再出发
国际部中学
Richard Yang杨研
录取学校名单：
University of Toronto 多伦多大学
Queen’s University 女王大学
University of Sydney 悉尼大学
University of New South Wales
(UNSW) 新南威尔士大学
McMaster University 麦克马斯特大学
University of Dalhousie 达尔豪斯大学（$20,000奖学金）
University of Ottawa 渥太华大学
University of Victoria 维多利亚大学
十二年时间，宋庆龄学校见证了我的成长，给我留下了无数难忘的回忆。
The 12 years I spent at Soong Ching Ling School have left me with countless unforgettable moments.
其中最珍贵的记忆从2019年组建乐队的那一天开始——一架简易鼓，一把木吉他，一群初出茅庐的宋校音乐人，一间空旷的音乐教室，梦想扬帆起航。从最初的互相不熟悉，到彼此磨合成一个集体，我们也曾有过焦虑和彷徨，但更多的是越来越多的信任、逐渐成熟的演绎和共同经历这一切的快乐。宋校的氛围宽松有爱，每天最后一节课都是课外活动时间，这就让我们每个人都能探索自己的爱好，激发着我们人生的多种可能性。
My most valued memory in high school started on the day in 2019 when a group of beginner vocalists and innocent instrumentalists were placed together in a music room with a cheap drum and a wooden guitar. On that day, we were told to form a band from scratch. From a young drummer's perspective, I must admit that our experience was tough. Each of the instrumentalists weren’t familiar with each other, and we had to use our very limited music knowledge to rehearse pieces. We all felt stress from not being able to collaborate well despite wanting to play music perfectly.
时光飞逝，建立乐队的五年中，我和一群志同道合的朋友们，积累着舞台经验、锻炼着演奏能力，在宋校的大舞台上绽放着光彩，学会了驾驭各种音乐风格，收获了珍贵的友谊，也逐渐在实践中明白了一些朴素的道理。每周四的最后一节，是我们雷打不动的排练时间，我们坚持了三年，我看到了日积跬步的力量，而这种坚持的源动力，来自于在宋校逐渐培养起的强大自我驱动力。演出的成功，得益于每个成员的互相配合和努力，也让我明白了一个集体为着共同目标的努力能走得很远。
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Time and effort shaped our band from a group of immature musicians into an organization with experienced instrumentalists and vocalists who can generate their own shared understandings and achievements in the field of music. The last period of every Thursday afternoon gradually transformed into our wonderful rehearsal time; from initially being disconnected strangers to becoming a harmonious team, we have built up increasing trust and shared the joy of music together. The source of this perseverance came from the strong self-driving force gradually cultivated in us as students at SCLSID.
我要感谢我们乐队的组织人Sophia Ji和所有的成员，包括Kelvin、Eika、Annie、Amy、Rhema、Alice和Anton，以及过去的成员Joy、Ericson和Jessie，是大家共同的努力造就了如今的我们。在我即将毕业之时，我很高兴能在身边看到许多天赋异禀的音乐学生能够来接代我的位置。其中作为第二届鼓手的任品诺具备着出色的能力和不可低估的天赋，而她同样是在宋校这个大环境中成长起来的，这使我更加相信，宋校国际部流行乐队的这些美好精神、信念、快乐和幸福，一定会一届一届传承下去。
Four years have passed since our first practice session, and our band has now performed countlessly on-stage performances. With all this accumulated experience, I would now proudly describe our band as mature and able to compose a variety of music styles and pieces. I would like to thank our primary leader, Sophia Ji, and all the precious current members including Kelvin, Eika, Annie, Amy, Rhema, Alice, and Anton, Penny, as well as the past members: Jessie, Ericson, and Joy. We would not have reached our current level without all your contributions. The wide range of our members’backgrounds and the broad representation across grade levels makes me confident that the beautiful spirit of SCLS’international rock band will continue to be passed down each year.
当我把目光移回我的学习生活上时，蓦然回首，深感这是一段艰难但收获满满的时光。最终收获我理想的offer，离不开我的不懈努力，更离不开老师们从始至终的培养和关怀。正像组建乐队时一样，12年来，宋校提供了在学术领域的各类探索机会，我逐渐开始认识到我真正的兴趣和长处，也逐渐培养起良好的学习习惯和学术热情，在这个过程中，我的选择也逐渐明朗：多伦多大学的CCIT专业成为了我的目标。
Shifting my perspective back to my personal academic experience, I must admit that there were some times when I also experienced a certain level of stress. However, these experiences ended up becoming meaningful building blocks of my personal development. Years ago, when I underwent a difficult period during which I was repeatedly challenged by pressure and setbacks that made me feel hopeless, I learned life lessons that were both painful and valuable, collectively building me up into a capable young adult ready to head out into the world. Now, I am looking forward to join the community at University of Toronto, and I feel grateful to the university for providing me with such an opportunity.
STUDY
CCIT是社会科学领域中全新的传媒专业，而多伦多大学密西沙加校区在该专业享有盛名，CCIT最吸引我的还是它对于现代科技的运用，以及与传播、媒体等领域的互动，使得CCIT在一众传统社会科学类专业中显得格外亮眼，激发了我对于学习传媒知识和积累科技技术类能力的期待。在最后的申请环节，宋校更是给予了我充分的升学指导，也非常尊重我的个人选择和意愿，最终，帮助我成功收获梦想offer。
It's impossible for me to separate achieving this ideal offer from my unremitting efforts throughout my childhood, let alone the care and nurture of my teachers from beginning to end. Just like when I formed a band, over the past 12 years, SCLS has provided me various exploration opportunities in academics. I gradually began to recognize my true interests and strengths, and also developed good learning habits and enthusiasm toward learning. Through this process, my choice for future studies has gradually become clear: the CCIT major at the University of Toronto is my next goal. CCIT is a brand-new media major in the field of social sciences, and Toronto's Mississauga campus is renowned for this program. What attracts me most about CCIT is its application of modern technology and its interaction with fields such as communication and media, making it stand out among traditional social science majors and inspiring my expectations for learning about media and accumulating technological skills. Throughout my college application process, SCLSID provided me with outstanding guidance and highly respected my personal choices and wishes. In the end, all of this helped me successfully obtain my dream offer.
与母校告别在即，但这里的岁月塑造了现在的我。未来的画卷已在我眼前徐徐展开，无论有何困难挑战，我都将以乐观开放、坚韧合作的态度对待这宝贵的人生——未来的新生活，我准备好了！
Although I must say farewell to my alma mater soon, I am thankful for those individuals who have assisted me and provided me with lifelong memories. My years here have shaped me into who I am today, and a vision of my future has slowly unfolded in front of me. No matter what difficulties and challenges arise, I will approach these precious opportunities with an optimistic, open, and resilient attitude of cooperation.
撰稿 | 杨研 Richard Yang
中文稿指导 | 张昊旻Yimi Zhang，宣传中心
英文稿指导 | Josh Yager
摄影 | 杨研 Richard Yang，宣传中心
