Sophomore at New York University aiming to graduate early and interested in mental health counseling and creative arts therapy. Visionary, fantasy oriented, aesthetics driven and explorer minded. Meticulous and detail-oriented with strong observational, organizational, and communication skills. Seeking opportunities to contribute to clinical counseling, art therapy and broader psychology-related fields.
Hi, I’m
Kehan Du
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent
Academic Research Paper
05.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Focused on accessibility of theatre for children with hearing impairment;
- Researched theatre industry experiences for children with hearing impairment in UK;
- Analyzed Educational Drama, accessibility of public theatre, and open community for this group, with 13-page research paper;
- Proposed suggestions for better involvement of children with hearing impairment into theatre practices in China.
Northwestern University Summer Program
Group Project
07.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Attended Performance, Culture, & Communication and sharpened knowledge of cultural storytelling and effective communication and performance;
- Completed group project of narrating news and long-term problems to unveil underlying social injustice and racial discrimination in U.S.
WFUNA Professional Career Development Training
Presentation
07.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Obtained specialized knowledge in international affairs and multilateral diplomacy given by World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA);
- Gave exceptionally well researched presentation on Humanitarian Affairs by collaborating with teammates;
- Enhanced ability to work effectively in cross-cultural contexts and fostered soft skills, eg. research skill, teamwork and speaking skill.
China Thinks Big Competition
Research Project & Presentation
03.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Served as team leader and researcher;
- Investigated reasonable use of network memes by high school students with three teammates;
- Cooperated to do literature review and questionnaires, evoke public’s attention to copyright of memes by posting posters, shooting videos and micro movies and animating, and produced academic research paper;
- Wrote proposal to government to reduce burden on intellectual property protection of memes.
Youth Observation Contest
Qualitative Research Report
03.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Served as team leader and researcher;
- Surveyed what's underage fan’s mentalities behind burning massive hole in their pockets for their idols;
- Determined final research topic through discussions, helped conduct writing and implementation of interview questions and questionnaires and summarized into qualitative research report.
Education
New York UniversityNew York, NY
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
05.2025
University Overview
- Completed AP course in Psychology, Statistics, Calculus BC, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Physics C Mechanics, World History.
- 3.605 GPA.
- Extracurricular Activities & Community Service: Art healing; chorus and musical performance with Trinity Boys and for child charity; held academic writing guest sessions for 113 members; communicated feedback with high school principal; formed peer mentorship groups and promoted psychological knowledge; promoted traditional Chinese cultures through street interviews; volunteered to offer online English class for marginalized children, play with hearing impairments and participate in charity bazaar.
- Member of Artists Anonymous, Asian Cultural Union, Play: The Game Club, The Social Justice Art Project, Tisch Talent Guild, Guangzhou Opera House Children's Chorus, British TNS Education; Chapter President of CTB Innovation Research Association; Vice President of Psychology Club; President of South China Culture Club; Director of School TV Station.
Skills
- Excellent qualitative and research skills
- Team leadership
- Critical thinker
- Organizational planning/coordinating
- Story-telling
- Script-writing, filming and editing
- Ballet Grade 6 certified by Beijing Dance Academy
- Grade 5 Music Theory & Grade 8 Piano certified by Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- High Commendation Prize awarded by Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest.
- Global Third Place & Bronze Medalist awarded by Literathon International Final, 2019 Academic Marathon.
- Honor Student & House Champion titled by Harvard Summit for Young Leaders in China.
- Student Business Pioneer titled by H-Week Program.
- Global Finalist & Individual Second Prize awarded by China Thinks Big.
- Honorable Mention Award awarded by Youth Observation Contest.
- Superior Award awarded by Youth Impact Communication.
- National Excellence & Youth Leadership Practice Award & Star Blazers awarded by APEC Voices of the Future China.
- Student Leader Award awarded by Guangdong Experimental High School.
- Gold Prize in Interview & Gold Prize in Speech, China Finalist awarded by USAD.
- Third Prize awarded by Australian Mathematics Competition.
- Third Prize (Individual) & Third Prize (Team) awarded by the International Economics Olympiad China Open Round.
- Gold Prize, Dance Group awarded by World Youth "Sakura Cup" Talent Competition in Japan.
- Gold Medal awarded by 9th World Choir Games in Sochi, Russia.
- China Final Third Prize awarded by Chopin International Adolescents Piano Competition.
- Piano Platinum Award awarded by the 7th Art Festival of International Adolescents in Hong Kong.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Painting & drawing
- Singing & Dancing
- Reading & Writing
- Boardgame
- Directing
- Watching musicals and anime
- Visiting art galleries and museums
Timeline
Academic Research Paper
Independent
05.2022 - 09.2022
Group Project
Northwestern University Summer Program
07.2021 - 08.2021
Presentation
WFUNA Professional Career Development Training
07.2021 - 08.2021
Research Project & Presentation
China Thinks Big Competition
03.2020 - 10.2020
Qualitative Research Report
Youth Observation Contest
03.2020 - 10.2020
New York University
Bachelor of Science from Applied Psychology
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