Chapter 10 — Graduation Day: A New Journey
Ceremony and Reflection
June is bright in Vancouver. At the graduation ceremony, the five wear caps and gowns and reflect on four transformative years: switching majors, forming deep bonds, and clarifying life goals.
The university’s message—pursue excellence, social responsibility, innovation, and lifelong learning—resonates with them.
Career Paths and Future Plans
- Li Mingxuan: entrepreneur, leading his medical AI company through expansion and funding rounds.
- Wang Xiaojie: software engineer at a thriving Vancouver tech firm; plans long-term career and immigration steps.
- Chen Siyu: PhD student in medical AI with full scholarship at a major Canadian university.
- Liu Xiaomei: management trainee in retail, blending technical insights with operational leadership.
- Zhang Haoran: management track with plans for MBA/EMBA and leadership roles.
Resources and Parting Advice
They summarize key resources that helped them: academic supports, career services, co-op, counseling, entrepreneurship programs, and government aids.
They commit to an annual reunion, mutual career support, and continued friendship across distance and time.
Final Thoughts
Graduation is only the beginning. Armed with skills, compassion, and each other, they step into diverse futures while carrying UBC’s spirit.
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