上海协和国际｜康奈尔学长：从Concordia到“美林学者”

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上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校（Concordia）创建于1998年，是由中国教育部和上海市教委批准办学的外籍人员子女学校，获得美国西部院校协会WASC全面认证，为在沪的3至18岁外籍学生提供高水准的美式课程教育。

Concordia自建校以来，以其全人教育理念和一流的教育体验赢得了中外国际家庭的广泛青睐。这里聚集了专业的管理团队、博学的教育专家和热忱的教师，为从幼儿园到高中的学生提供全方位的教育支持。

学校提供全面的美国课程体系，通过高标准的期望促进全人教育。Concordia希望培养的是具有全球视野的世界公民、具有服务精神的领导者、充满激情的学者、富有创造力的艺术家和充满活力的运动员。每位成员都会在这里感受到平等的尊重和关怀，每位学生都能在充满乐趣和挑战的生活中找到个人热爱。

最近，2021届Concordia毕业生Andrew Zhang从康奈尔大学诺兰酒店管理学院毕业，并获得了该校 “美林学者” (Merrill Scholar) 荣誉。从协和到康奈尔，Andrew的成长故事印证了教育的力量与师生情谊的珍贵，也让Concordia为校友的卓越表现感到自豪，期待更多协和学子在世界舞台上绽放光彩。

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As we say goodbye to our graduating seniors this summer, let’s also give a huge shout-out to our alumni around the world who’ve hit some major academic milestones! Big congrats to Andrew Zhang (Concordia Class of 2021) who was recently named one of this year’s Merrill Presidential Scholars! That’s the top 1% of the graduating class at Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration!

Andrew Zhang

• Incoming Associate Consultant at Bain & Company;

• Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration, Class of 2025;

• Concordia Shanghai Class of 2021

As part of the award, Mr. Erik Paulson, our High School Social Science teacher, was invited by Andrew to join him at Cornell’s Ithaca campus. Since 1988, the Merrill Presidential Scholars Program has honored Cornell University’s most outstanding graduating seniors, while also recognizing the teachers who have played a significant role in ensuring their success.

Andrew with Mr. Paulson at Cornell, May 2025

Andrew with his family at Cornell

A Bond of Inspiration

Andrew credits Mr. Paulson as his teacher and mentor, citing the significant impact he had on Andrew’s scholastic development.

As my AP Economics and International Relations teacher and the former faculty advisor to CISSMUN, Mr. Paulson taught me what it means to lead with integrity and humanity. Throughout my time at Concordia, Mr. Paulson emphasized the importance of learning from our past to build a better future, not just for ourselves but for those following in our footsteps.

“These values have stayed with me at Cornell, as I’ve explored the hospitality industry and learned what it means to center others in everything you do. Mr. Paulson helped shape the foundation of my leadership style, so I couldn’t be more grateful for the chance to recognize him.

— Andrew Zhang

Andrew Zhang was one of the finest students that I’ve ever taught, not merely because of his academic bona fides but also—especially—due to his moral character and his commitment to service. He is a credit to Concordia, and to Cornell University, and I have no doubt that he will achieve great things.

— Mr. Erik Paulson

From CISSMUN to HEC

Recalling his high school years, Andrew reminisces about his CISSMUN days fondly. He didn’t just help organize the conference; together with his friend Cyrus Hung, he took the initiative to transform the MUN program from an informal group into an official club with structured training—even hosting an in-house MUN conference at Concordia during the pandemic in March 2021—a true testament to their dedication and resilience.

Andrew serves as Deputy President at the in-house MUN conference

in March 2021

Andrew with his high school friends

CISSMUN had such a profound impact on Andrew that it drove him to get involved with Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC). To Andrew, HEC is like a new “version” of CISSMUN; It’s an annual student-run hospitality conference hosted at Cornell’s Nolan School for hospitality industry leaders and professionals.

Andrew with his fellow HEC student directors

Andrew at the 100th Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell

in April 2025

Serving as a student director for HEC has been the single most defining experience of my time at Cornell, and CISSMUN gave me the foundation to succeed in this role.

— Andrew Zhang

A Future Hospitality Pro

Andrew’s achievements are truly remarkable. Not only did he earn the Merrill Presidential Scholar Award, but he’s also the First Degree Marshal (valedictorian) of Cornell’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration. That means he is one of the academically distinguished stars in his whole program!

Andrew’s passion for hospitality all started back in elementary school when he was captivated by the small but thoughtful gestures of service industry employees. Those moments left a lasting impression on him and sparked a dream that has only grown stronger over the years.

Andrew with his classmates in 3rd grade

At Cornell, one of the most competitive universities, the pressure is ever-present. Yet Andrew thrived by focusing on self-improvement, constantly pushing to be the best version of himself rather than getting lost in comparison with others.

Andrew with his college consulting club

“What pushed me through was the reminder that I wanted to be the best version of myself––not just for myself, but for the people I was learning and working alongside, both in and out of the classroom,” adds Andrew.

Andrew with his classmates

at Cornell commencement

Andrew plans to join Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant later this year, where he’s excited to explore consulting projects within and beyond hospitality. While the future is wide open, he hopes to eventually find his way in hospitality, where he can create meaningful, people-centric interactions between businesses and customers.

We wish Andrew all the best as he embarks on his exciting career journey!

Andrew revisits Concordia in June 2024

Andrew revisits Concordia in June 2025

along with other alumni members

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这个夏天，我们见证了高中毕业班同学的毕业典礼，而在世界各地，众多Concordia校友也在各自的大学取得了重要的学术成就！

最近，2021届Concordia毕业生Andrew Zhang从康奈尔大学诺兰酒店管理学院毕业，并获得了该校 “美林学者” (Merrill Scholar) 荣誉，这一殊荣仅授予该学院排名前1%的优秀毕业生！

Andrew Zhang

• Bain & Company（贝恩公司）助理顾问（即将入职）

• 2025年毕业于康奈尔大学诺兰酒店管理学院

• 2021年毕业于Concordia

在Andrew的邀请下，Concordia高中社会科学老师Mr. Erik Paulson前往康奈尔大学伊萨卡校区，和他一同见证了这个荣耀时刻。康奈尔大学的“美林学者”项目创立于1988年，不仅是对该校杰出毕业生的表彰，也认可那些在他们成功道路上发挥重要作用的老师们。

2025年5月，Andrew与Mr. Paulson老师在康奈尔大学

Andrew 与家人在康奈尔大学毕业典礼

从激励到传承

Andrew视Mr. Paulson为导师，认为他对自己的学术发展影响深远。

Mr. Paulson教过我AP经济学和国际关系，他也是我在协和国际学校模联大会（CISSMUN）的指导老师，教会我如何成为一名正直且富有人道精神的领袖。我在Concordia的学习生涯中，他始终教导我们：以史为鉴，不仅为自己，也是为后来者铺就更好的未来。

这些价值观一直伴随着我在康奈尔的大学时光，在探索酒店管理行业的过程中，渐渐领悟‘以他人为中心’的真正含义。Mr. Paulson奠定了我的领导力基础，很感激能借此机会向他表达我的感谢。

— Andrew Zhang

Andrew是我教过最优秀的学生之一，不仅因为他的学术资质，更因为他的道德品质和服务精神。他是Concordia与康奈尔的骄傲，相信他未来一定会取得成功。

— Mr. Erik Paulson

从模联少年到HEC峰会

回忆起高中时光，Andrew对CISSMUN模联大会的经历记忆犹新。他不仅参与了会议的组织工作，还和好友Cyrus Hung一起，将模联项目从一个非正式团体发展成为一个拥有系统化培训的正式社团。他们甚至在2021年3月疫情期间，在学校举办了一场针对本校成员的模联会议，可见他们对CISSMUN的倾情投入和毅力。

2021年3月CISSMUN模联大会（因疫情原因仅本校成员参与），Andrew在活动中担任分会副主席

Andrew和他的高中好友

CISSMUN对Andrew影响至深，入读康奈尔后，他活跃在Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC) 的活动中。HEC好比“升级版”的CISSMUN，是诺兰酒店管理学院一年一度、由学生主导的酒店业领袖峰会。

Andrew和同学们各司其职，

担任HEC各部门的学生总监

Andrew在2025年4月第100届HEC年度峰会

能以学生总监的身份服务HEC峰会，是我在康奈尔最具标志性的经历；而在高中CISSMUN积累的经验，为我胜任这一角色打下了很好的基础。

— Andrew Zhang

未来的酒店管理新星

了不起的是，Andrew不仅获得了康奈尔大学“美林学者”的荣誉，还被评选为诺兰酒店管理学院的优秀毕业生代表。这说明，他是学院最出色的学生之一！

Andrew对酒店业的热情始于小学，工作人员细致体贴的服务给他留下了深刻印象，由此萌生的梦想逐年坚定。

Andrew三年级时与同学的合影

到了康奈尔，面对激烈的竞争和无处不在的压力，Andrew选择专注于自我提升，不断激励自己成为更好的自己，而不是迷失在与他人的比较之中。

Andrew在大学期间加入了咨询社团

“推动我一直前进的是，我时刻提醒自己要做到更好——不仅为了自己，也为了课堂内外与我一起学习和工作的伙伴们。”Andrew补充道。

康奈尔大学毕业典礼上，Andrew和同学们的合影

今年晚些时候，Andrew将加入知名咨询公司贝恩担任助理顾问，接触酒店管理以及不同行业领域的咨询项目。未来充满无限可能，不过，他的最终目标依然是在酒店业找到自己的一方天地，致力于在企业与客户之间构建富有意义且以人为本的互动。

愿Andrew在职业生涯的旅途中一路顺遂，未来可期！

2024年6月，Andrew重返母校，

回顾在Concordia的难忘时光

2025年6月，Andrew和校友们在Concordia相聚

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