Applying academic knowledge in real-world work settings.

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Hongpei Li
BA Urban Studies / MA International Development and Planning
Alumni
2014
BA Urban Studies alumni Hongpei talks about internship experiences, while studying at the School of Geography and Planning.

I graduated from the º£½ÇÉçÇø majored in Urban Studies. During my third year, the university facilitated an internship for me at the Sichuan Provincial Urban and Rural Planning Institute. This first internship experience not only laid a solid foundation for my future career but also provided me with valuable insights into applying academic knowledge in real-world work settings.

 Thanks to this experience, I smoothly navigated the post-graduation period of industry uncertainty and resolutely chose a consulting career related to my major.'

Hongpei

School of Geography and Planning Alumni

Hongpei currently works as a Manager of Teaching R&D and Marketing Department at YiShan Education in Beijing. 

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