About Me

Tell us a little about yourself!

What is your full name, and what name do you prefer to go by? How do pronounce it phonetically?

My name is Xinyi Li. I go by Li or Xinyi.

Which pronouns to do you prefer?

She/her/hers

When is your birthday?

June 9, 1998

Where did you grow up?

Dalian, China

Academics

What is your academic life like?

What year in school are you?

Senior

When do you expect to graduate?

Dec 2020

What is your major? How did you choose that?

I am studying Interior Architecture and Communication Arts with a concentration on Radio, Film and TV. I also really love art and design.

Do you know what you'd like to do after you graduate?

I am not sure yet.

Interests

What do you like to do when you're not in class/working for STS?

What do you like to do for fun?

Play piano, do yoga, bullet journal, watch films and take photos.

Do you have any hobbies or groups that you participate in?

I am in one of the magzines in Wisconsin Union Publication right now

Do you have any other jobs or internships?

I have a part-time internship with Camelot Interiors.

Any exciting plans for summer/winter break?

Hopefully I could go to California.

Neat Facts

What is something that might surprise someone who just met you?

I am very quiet when I first meet someone, but actually I am super talkative.

Where is somewhere you have always wanted to travel?

Europe!

Life at STS

What is your favorite topic to teach?

I love teaching Adobe software.

What is something you are interested in learning?

I am interested in learning media production program such as Adobe After Effects and CGI

What has been the most challenging part of working at STS?

I was super nervous about teaching class when I joined STS and also since I am double majoring, I have a very busy schedule. It is very hard to balance everything.

Miscellaneous