My Story.
Hi, there! My name is Summer. Welcome to my website and here is my story that I'd love to share with you:
I. Goodbye China & Hi Canada
In 2015, I graduated from my first Master's Degree at Nanjing University, a top 6 university in China. I was faced with two options: a job offer as an HR Specialist in a fast-growing reputable company; a school offer from the MPA program at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. I chose the second one with no hesitation because I always wanted to explore more about the world and about myself.
II. New Challenges in Canada
I successfully graduated from my second Master's Degree from the University of Western Ontario in October 2016. And after months of job hunting, I finally got an amazing job - Strategy Intern in the City Manager's Office at the City of London. I worked so hard for it. And I deeply appreciate this opportunity that my director, Kate Graham, and my manager, Cathy Parsons, offered me. Thank them for trusting a young newly-graduated international student, who was trying to break into the new career. In the City Manager's Office, I enjoyed so much working with all the talented people; I got the chance to work on London's five-year economic development strategy; I had an incredible platform to meet new people from a variety of fields; I gained lots of research experience from undertaking multiple best practice and jurisdictional research projects. I learned and grew so much from this role.
III. Farewell London Ontario & Hello California!
I love my job at the City of London, but I also love my husband, at that time, my fiance. And he got his dream job offer from Google's head office. Again, I was faced with two options: stay in London or move to California. And once again, I chose the second one, but this time for love. I'm thankful for the possibilities in our lives and I always stay passionate about them. In California, we enjoyed our newly built family, the nice and warm weather, the amazing trips, the family and friends visits, and meanwhile, I enjoyed being the wedding planner for our two big weddings in our hometowns in China.
IV. We SETTLED DOWN in Waterloo!
After a year in California, my husband and I missed Canada so much. We decided to settle down in a city where is perfect for both family and career, so we moved to Waterloo, Ontario, and moved into a lovely house here. This led us to a new life stage with adventures in a strange but welcoming, innovative, and vibrant city. Now, as a young and passionate professional, I am eager to accept new challenges. I am ready to contribute my knowledge and skills to a new opportunity, and I will always work hard for the trust.
This is my story, full of adventures and determination, and I look forward to connecting and meeting up with you to learn about your stories!
