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\title{LI Shangxuan}
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\begin{document}
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I'm Shagxuan Li, graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University with Associate Degree in Science (Psychology).
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Now I am working in ByteDance as an internship, on the position of buyer manager in the suply chain management department.
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I took part in the olympic of informatic in my middle school and aquired programming and algraithm abilities which powered me in the following academic life.
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My pasion in psychology emerges with
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\maketitle
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I am a psychology student in the final year of the associate degree program at the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, and desire to further study psychology.
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I have a wide range of interests covering a wide range of topics. I am keen to explore all things unfamiliar, and this is supported by a few scales, like my higher openness in ``NEO PI-R'', more wisdom traits in ``VIA-IS'', and particularly outstanding scores on Investigate in ``Holland Code''.
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This proclivity underpinned a profound aspiration to engage in journeys of discovery, characterized by a deep-seated commitment to immersing myself in the intricacies of our surrounding world.
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I am mainly passionate about understanding human behaviour and the underlying psychological mechanisms.
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I find immense satisfaction in interacting with diverse groups of people, striving to comprehend their varied perspectives.
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This intrinsic curiosity has led me down the path of psychology, and my dedication further underpinned my academic journey following my interest in psychology.
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When studying at Hong Kong Baptist University, I delved deep into each subject, striving to assimilate theoretical knowledge while seeking real-world applications.
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This is finally reflected in my academic honour of ``President's Honour Roll''.
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% \section{Mental Health}
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In the classroom, I accumulated extensive and solid psychological theories and gained a comprehensive understanding of psychological knowledge.
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I was particularly influenced by positive psychology, which provides an astonishing demonstration of the power of psychology to change and empower people.
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Outside the classroom, I participated in various psychology-related activities in Hong Kong.
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My involvement in initiatives such as the Mental Health First Aid Course and Mental Health Club underscores my commitment to understanding and enhancing psychological well-being as the mainstream topic of psychology today.
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The knowledge of mental heath is also applied in my personal life: once, a friend of mine met some mental problem and rang my phone for help.
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I calmly used structured first aid methods to evaluate the situation and provided instruction to her, simultaneously requiring professional service.
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She was diagnosed with major depression later and is hospitalized now and I am keeping in touch with her and providing support as a friend.
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Personally, I am interested in culture and cross-cultural psychology field.
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During my associate studies, I was deeply sensitized that culture, functioning as an intrinsic milieu, profoundly influences our cognitive paradigms and behavioural patterns.
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% Therefore, psychology needs to uncover the norm differences of populations and how cultural factors relate to them.
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% This realization is rooted in the discernment that the majority of psychological investigations, as underscored in the seminal meta-analysis conducted by \textcite{henrich_weirdest_2010}, are overwhelmingly undertaken by Western scholars, predominantly employing samples drawn from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies.
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It is crucial to ensure the generalizability of insights derived from psychological inquiries across a gamut of culturally divergent contexts and bridging the yawning chasm between different cultures' psychological paradigms.
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% In an era characterized by the deepening interconnectivity of our world, the salience of cultural psychology has grown exponentially apparent to me:
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% Mutual understanding is paramount in a world characterized by a profusion of cultures, each endowed with distinctive norms, behaviours, and symbols.
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My personal experiences have consistently corroborated my conviction about this limitation, prompting pivotal inquiries into the universality of psychological research.
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These inquiries have assumed a central position in my academic pursuits, closely intertwining with my extracurricular endeavours.
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These interests prompted me to undertake a demo study titled ``Cross-cultural Comparative Research of First-year Students' Adaptation'', which has spanned four months and remains a work in progress.
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The study focuses on understanding the similarities and differences between cultures and the factors related to this result.
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This study considers factors such as adolescent growth, socioeconomic status, and differences between internal and external coping mechanisms.
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The aim is to comprehensively understand how cultural backgrounds influence students' adaptation to new environments.
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My passion for psychology is not confined to my academic and research interests: It defines who I am and the contributions I aim to make to the world.
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Although I approached professors for mentorship and found hesitance, it has not deterred me.
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I remain steadfast in my goal, investing time in reading three papers weekly and furthering my understanding.
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I also actively equipped myself with diverse skill sets, ranging from SPSS for empirical research and \LaTeX\ for essay typesetting to my ability to communicate in English and Cantonese.
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All these efforts are directed towards achieving my dream.
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I want to contribute significantly to bridging this gap through extensive research, focusing on illuminating the unexplored facets of psychology in different cultures.
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My vision post-graduation is to continue contributing to the academic sphere, advancing the field of psychology through relentless research and exploration, and imparting my knowledge to the coming generations.
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I aspire not only to further my studies with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in psychology but also to remain within academia, advancing the field through research and teaching.
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For me, the path of psychology is not just a career choice but a vocation. I am confident in my ability to contribute significantly to further research with my zeal for cultural psychology and my commitment to academic rigor.
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My experiences, both academic and extracurricular, have shaped my perspective, enabling me to approach challenges with an analytical mindset. This makes me an ideal candidate for a graduate program at your esteemed university.
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I am keen on joining your respected institution, not just as a student, but as a scholar who brings unique perspectives and makes a lasting impact.
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\end{document}
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