CHEN Jian

My highlight from the BXAI Summer Program was discovering how conflict can become a catalyst for growth, as long as it takes place within a safe and supportive environment.  Throughout the program, whether I was participating in a workshop, cultural activity, or our final presentations, I also learned to navigate generational and cultural differences with curiosity rather than defensiveness.  The closing banquet was another memorable moment, as it connected me with a Bai Xian Alumnus who offered me advice for my entrepreneurial project and opened up unexpected opportunities for collaboration.  For me, the Summer Program did not simply end after two weeks; it continued through conversations, mentorship, and friendships.  I see my AFLSP journey less as a program to complete, and more as a trajectory towards my future.