Jingyi (Ophelia) Li

I am Jingyi. I was born in Chengdu, China. I moved to the USA with my family when I was 16 years old. I cherish every moment with my family , friends, and those who have helped me on my journey. I live a life of passion and adventure.

Art has been a great part of my life. Art embodies my inner passion and enlightens my perception of life. Art helps me to relieve stress. I have studied and tried all types of painting styles such as watercolor painting, traditional Chinese ink wash painting, and oil painting.

Sports encourage me to step out of my comfort zone and take responsibility. I realize the importance of hard work and leadership through different sports. Whether it be swimming, cheerleading, equestrianism, or hiking, I can always free myself from anxiety.

I feel that a cuisine can represent a person's identity and culture. In order to increase people's awareness of different cuisines and cultures, I found the Cooking Club with my best friends during freshman year. We would sell different kinds of food at football games and provide cooking classes.

I have been working as a Sales and Customer Service Representative every Saturday and during the summer. Thanks to this opportunity, my communication skills have improved substantially. I have also learned how to serve customers' best interests.

An education is an experience that should not be limited to the classroom. Thus, I spent 60 hours every summer volunteering in Dr. Lai's clinic which is located in Redlands, California. I experienced the mix of Western and Eastern medical techniques.