Joyce Qinyu Zhao

Name: Joyce Qinyu Zhao

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What country are you from?
China

What is your degree?
MBA 2018-2019
MSc in international banking 2009-2010

What is your current job?
Deputy general manager in Family office in CreditEase

Why did you choose to come to Western?
I came to Western to increase my international exposure and the case-based method in Ivey is pretty attractive for me to practice my skills and exchange my experience and knowledge with my outstanding colleagues in Ivey.

What was the experience of moving here like for you?
Ivey is pretty supportive and faculty members are far beyond my imagination. They are so dedicated and really patient.

But, it took time for me get used to the overwhelming workload and case-based method as Chinese students get used to lecture and taught-based method, so the class contribution is pretty tough for me to push my boundaries.

What advice would you give to current international students?
For students, especially from Asia, it takes time to get use the teaching method so don’t push yourself too hard to lose confidence. Give yourself some time and trust the process, everything will be fine.

What was your favorite thing about Western? favorite memory?
Faculty members are my favorite and I just couldn’t express my appreciation to them. They not only helped with the course, but also spent a lot of time with me to help with my mindset.