Yichen Zhou

High-energy film student, experienced in assisting the marketing department in advertising and promotional efforts. Conscientious overachiever, committed to bringing stories to life and enhancing cultural exchange. Dedicated team player recognized for consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a positive, personable demeanor.

Photojournalism Project, Professor Ken Light from UCB, 04/2021 - 05/2021

• Learned practical skills in photography in the field of Journalism.
• Completed a photo album called Light & Shadow, which features photos examining the relationship between light and darkness., Wrote an analysis of Sebastiao Salgado and his works. Currently published in the International Journal of Computational and Engineering (IJCE, ISSN: 2415-1351).

Mass Media Research/Learning Project, Professor Francis Steen from UCLA, 07/2021 - 10/2021

• Developed a deeper understanding of the importance of art and entertainment in human life, for both individuals and society., Examined the cognitive processes involved in art and entertainment, how the stories and movies are structured, and their social impact.
• Worked with two other members and successfully wrote a paper about the objectification of women in Asia. The abstract of this paper is currently published in the International Conference on Multimedia Mobile Networks and Wireless Communications (MMNWC 2021).

Japanese Speech Contest, The Consulate General of Japan in Boston, 11/2022

• One of the 3 Boston University representatives in the contest
• Demonstrated strong cultural awareness when interpreting the works of famous Japanese author Ryunosuke Akutagawa.

Global House, Boston University, 09/2023 - Now

• Leader of the Japanese Cluster from 09/2024
• A member of the Japanese Cluster in the language-learning program Global House from 09/2023 to 05/2024
• Organized 4 community events introducing the Japanese language and culture like 'matsuri' and tea.

"Gakuen Sai", Japan Society of Boston, 10/2024

• One of the four representative of Boston University's Japanese Program at an event that aims to let different universities or colleges in Great Boston Area that carry a Japanese program to communicate with each other.

• A member of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society, a associate of outstanding first-gen university students.