Finding Her Voice on a Global Campus: The Story of WKU Freshman Wu Yinxi
Wu Yinxi, a freshman majoring in Finance from the Class of 2025, comes from Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Her strong English skills were recognized when she advanced to the top 100 in the national finals of the 20th FLTRP Cup National Foreign Language Proficiency Competition for Middle School Students. Now, at WKU, she is embarking on a new journey toward the international stage.
During high school, Wu Yinxi developed a strong interest in language expression after winning first place in the school’s host competition. The passion was further strengthened through her participation in the 20th FLTRP Cup. While preparing for the provincial round, she practiced on the sports field at six o’clock each morning and spent long evenings refining every aspect of her speech. At the national finals, her clear, confident performance earned her first prize and a top-100 national ranking.
Driven by a strong interest in finance and a desire for an international education, Wu Yinxi chose WKU as the place to begin her new academic chapter. She aspires to navigate the interplay of numbers and markets, using logic and expression to convey value. "I have always been drawn to WKU’s unique Sino-American cooperative education model," she shares. The university offers an international curriculum and global perspective while allowing students to stay rooted in Chinese culture. The open and inclusive academic environment and the diverse campus community match her vision of an ideal university. In addition, the Finance program’s strong alignment with the CFA curriculum, together with resources such as the Bloomberg Finance Lab, confirmed her decision to study here.
Since enrolling, Wu Yinxi has quickly immersed herself in WKU’s multicultural atmosphere. She won first prize in the university’s Freshman English Speaking Competition and received an Excellence Award in the Wenzhou division of the 16th "ICBC Cup" National College Student Financial Technology Innovation Competition. Actively involved in the English Speech and Debate Team, Finance Club, and Film Club, she continues to broaden her horizons. “The debate team sharpens my critical thinking, the Finance Club deepens my professional understanding, and the Film Club enriches my artistic perspective—this is my ideal college life,” she says.
Looking ahead, Wu Yinxi has clear plans for her future: "I hope to make full use of WKU’s international platform to deepen my financial expertise while continuously improving my overall capabilities."
