I grew up in China and moved to the U.S. alone to study at the age of 16, is currently majoring in International Relations with a minor in Management Consulting at the University of Southern California. As a semi-idealist (INFP),  I am  constantly seeking ways to promote mutual understanding among people worldwide, rather than fostering animosity due to differing political views or nationalities. I want to integrate  citizen diplomacy and cultural exchange into every student's life. To achieve this goal, I led and successfully developed three cultural exchange summit projects. I introduced the student diplomat initiative and successfully collaborated with over ten professors and non-profit organizations. In My spare time, I enjoys baking with friends, exploring nature, visiting museums, or simply playing with my cat at home.

Hi there! My name is Kali Lu. I am one of the founders of the Bridge Cultural Exchange Academy and have been hosted for the past two cultural exchange programs. I am currently in my second year at USC, studying Business Administration and Communication. Joining the Bridge offered me chances to meet peers with different cultures and backgrounds. I am grateful for how this platform encourages me to think and talk about global issues with more comprehensive perspectives. I would love to discuss dancing, movies, cats, and food too, which are my favorite things I would care about in my leisure time!

Hi everyone I’m Andrew Chen! I’m a sophomore at USC majoring in Economics and Data Science. I joined the Bridge in the summer holiday ahead of my study at USC, and I’m glad that I could meet my friends at the Bridge. It has been a rewarding experience to establish our org and witness it to become a place for students passionate about their own culture and others. It’s a hub for us to get to know each other, and I look forward to see more of you to join us!

Hello! My name is Lauren Lee, a junior transfer student studying Health Promotion and Disease Prevention under Keck, and Neuroscience under Dornsife school. I enjoy volunteering and joining social activities on campus whenever I am free. I was one of the group leaders for The Bridge's second cultural exchange program last year where I gained a rewarding experience of interacting with multiracial students. I am now a part of the exciting leadership team at The Bridge.

Hi! I’m Sarah Lin majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Applied Analytics at University of Southern California. I work with the event planning crew to plan activities and major events of The Bridge Cultural Exchange Academy. I am also in charge of recruiting and organizing club members. In my free time, I enjoy acting in theater and traveling. I’m also interested in baking, but I’m still working on mastering it.