Alumni Interview｜2022届毕业生Albert Z：在哈罗北京的日子，成就了更好的我

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“我是2022届毕业生Albert，现在是范德堡大学的大二学生，主修数学和经济学。”镜头前的Albert，语气沉稳自信，眼神坚定而真诚。他的大学生活丰富多彩，不仅在专业课上取得优异成绩，还担任学生政府参议员、辅导运动员学业，并已立下志向——攻读经济学博士，走上大学讲台。

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但这样的他，走过的道路却并非一帆风顺。

“刚到哈罗北京时，我其实是被归类为——需要学术关注的学生。”Albert回忆起刚进校时的情景，坦言那是一段颇具挑战的时期。

英语尚未达到学校的标准，课堂表现也未能如愿。他没有因此气馁，而是主动向老师们寻求帮助，从语法书推荐到写作题目，课余时间认真完成练习、获取反馈，不断打磨自己的语言表达能力。他说：“坚持，是提升英语的关键。哪怕一开始看不到成效，也要忍住沮丧，熬过那段灰色地带，进步终会显现。”

正是在哈罗北京的支持与鼓励下，Albert一点一滴积累语言能力，从“听不懂”到“敢表达”，他深知学校的课程设置背后，藏着对学生成长的深度考量。

语言与学科并行推进，是非母语学生成长的加速器。语言课之外，所有学科教师都会特别强调专业术语的掌握，力求帮助学生理解核心内容。而在课堂上用英文作答，表达观点，也成了学生日常的一部分——“在哈罗北京，老师总是鼓励我们大胆说英语，让我们学会在不同场合自信表达自己，这是学生时期非常宝贵的能力。”

正如Albert所述，是哈罗北京让他变得更加自信、更加外向。正是因为在学校建立了高效学习习惯，这些能力让他在进入大学后迅速适应、脱颖而出。

如今的Albert，活跃于范德堡大学的学生组织中。他代表宿舍担任学生政府的参议员，每年拥有约20万美元预算用于校园事务。他参与辩论、撰写法案、提出倡议，和一群才华横溢的同龄人共同努力，让资源真正惠及每一位学生。此外，他还担任学生运动员的辅导员，每周50分钟，与他们一起梳理课程内容，帮助他们在学业上取得进步。

谈及未来，Albert已有清晰规划——完成本科后，他将继续攻读经济学博士，并希望未来成为一名大学教授，把自己的知识和热情传递给更多年轻人。

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Albert的故事，也许正是许多学生成长轨迹的缩影。从一个需要额外支持的新生，到在海外名校大放异彩的多面手，哈罗北京不只是学术的起点，更是人生旅途上的助推器。

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“I’m Albert from the Class of 2022, and I’m currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Mathematics and Economics.”Sitting in front of the camera, Albert speaks with calm confidence.His eyes reflect a sense of determination and sincerity.His university life is vibrant - not only has he excelled academically, but he also serves as a student government senator, tutors student athletes, and has already set a clear goal for himself: to pursue a PhD in Economics and teach at a university.

Interview with Albert Zhang, Class of 2022, Harrow Beijing

But the road that led him here was far from easy.

“When I first joined Harrow Beijing, I was actually classified as a student requiring academic concern,” Albert recalls the moment he entered the school and openly admits that it was a challenging time.

His English proficiency had not yet met the school’s expectations, and his classroom performance didn’t match the academic standards. Yet he wasn’t discouraged. Instead, he proactively sought help from his teachers - asking for grammar book recommendations, requesting essay prompts, completing writing tasks in his own time, and asking for feedback. “Consistency,” he says, “is key to improving English. Even when progress isn’t immediately visible, you have to push through frustration and stay resilient. Growth will come.”

Thanks to the support and encouragement he received at Harrow Beijing, Albert steadily improved his language skills - from not understanding, to being confident enough to express himself. He deeply appreciates the thought behind the school’s curriculum design, which fosters not just academic performance but overall student growth.

The parallel development of language and subject knowledge acts as a growth accelerator for non-native speakers. Beyond dedicated language classes, every subject teacher placed special emphasis on mastering subject-specific terminology, helping students truly grasp core concepts. In class, using English to answer questions and express ideas became a natural part of daily learning. “At Harrow Beijing,” Albert reflects, “teachers always encouraged us to speak in English. It helped us learn to express ourselves confidently in different settings—an invaluable skill during our student years.”

As Albert says, Harrow Beijing helped him become more confident and outgoing. The academic discipline he developed there enabled him to adapt quickly and stand out after entering university.

Today, Albert is an active member of Vanderbilt’s student community. He represents his residence hall as a senator in the student government, managing an annual budget of approximately USD 200,000 for campus initiatives. He debates with fellow senators, drafts proposals, and launches projects—working alongside other talented peers to ensure that resources benefit the broader student body. In addition, he serves as an academic tutor for student athletes, meeting weekly for 50-minute sessions to review course content and support their academic development.

When asked about the future, Albert already has a clear plan - after finishing his undergraduate studies, he intends to pursue a PhD in Economics and eventually become a university professor, passing on his knowledge and passion to the next generation.

Harrow Beijing

Albert’s story may well mirror the journey of many students. From a newcomer in need of extra support to a high-achieving, multifaceted scholar thriving at a top international university—Harrow Beijing has been more than an academic starting point; it has been a powerful launchpad for his life’s journey.

Curious to see how Harrow Beijing nurtures confident, capable, and globally minded students like Albert?

You are warmly invited to join our August Info Sessions to explore our campus in person and experience the unique spirit of Harrow for yourself!

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