China's economic rise in recent years has had the greatest influence on my thinking, especially regarding economics, finance, my personal values ​​and social responsibility . I was born in Shanghai in the early 1980s, when China's economic reform was just beginning and the nation was opening its doors to the outside world. I still remember the relatively low standard of living of my childhood: televisions and vehicles were rare; people rarely dined out; the majority of commuters traveled by bicycle: there were no subways or highways, even in China's largest city. However, since then, the national economy has begun to flourish, along with the modernization of agriculture, industry, science and technology. From the first subway line to the first stock listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, I have witnessed tremendous economic progress while living in Shanghai. Meanwhile, people seemed to be getting more and more excited about making more money, from starting businesses to trading stocks. Back then I believed that economic growth only meant a more comfortable life and a more developed society. In high school I started paying attention to certain economic indicators, such as GDP, as well as the stock market to keep up to date on the evolution of people's living standards nationwide along with the growth of our wealth. I moved to the United States after college and kept tabs on my home country through Chinese and Western media, such as Xinhua News and Bloomberg. Growth has appeared even faster, with GDP increases close to double digits in recent years. However, as many people became richer and richer, tackling more and more social issues, such as environmental policy... at the core of ultimate values, I became more and more dedicated to my community. As a tutor at TutorChatLive.org, a nonprofit educational organization, I not only work one-on-one with students who need assistance in various subjects, such as math and economics, but I also collaborate with other online tutors for solutions to student questions. Additionally, I served as a volunteer for Asbury at Drexel to help prepare meals for homebound people living with life-threatening illnesses. I felt a deep sense of inner gratitude as I directly witnessed the positive impact of my efforts on others and my community. In the long term, I would like to integrate my thinking into my career and future initiatives to encourage greater social consciousness and ethical efforts in China. Through these efforts, I hope to live my highest personal value while achieving social impact.