法拉古特人物志 | 七封 Offer 的背后：Angela与她的「传媒生长记」

刘芮伊 Angela

法拉古特 2025届毕业生

录取院校：威斯康星大学 - 麦迪逊分校

威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的录取通知书上，“Communication Arts” 专业的字样格外醒目。对刘芮伊（Angela）来说，这不仅是顶尖学府的入场券，更是对她高中三年“用热爱做事”的注解。从法拉古特校园的乐队成员到广播站主持人，从公益活动的分享者到博物馆的讲解员，她的成长轨迹里藏着“如何让兴趣变成竞争力”的答案 —— 而这七封Offer，正是最好的证明。

Angela与乐队朋友们的合影，右边第一位是Angela

录取院校：威斯康星大学 - 麦迪逊分校（University of Wisconsin-Madison）、加州大学圣地亚哥分校（University of California, San Diego）、加州大学尔湾分校（University of California, Irvine）、加州大学戴维斯分校（University of California, Davis）、加州大学圣巴巴拉分校（University of California, Santa Barbara）、俄亥俄州立大学（The Ohio State University）、罗格斯大学（Rutgers University）。

“小学时，父母就为我规划了出国的路线，而法拉古特是让这个规划变得清晰的地方。” Angela回忆，当初选择和平区的国际学校时，不仅因为离家近，更被这里 “课程与活动同样丰富” 的理念打动。

毕业旅行

在法拉古特的日子里，她渐渐领悟：教育并非单向灌输，而是让课堂知识与课外活动相互滋养。学校的平台让她明白，成长不应被定义，而要以 “探索” 填充 —— 无论学术深耕还是兴趣延伸，都能在此找到扎根的力量。

“万圣节的舞蹈演出和双旦嘉年华乐队表演，是我每个学期最期待的时刻。” 作为乐队成员，Angela在舞台上找到了与他人连接的方式，而这种 “用热爱沟通” 的体验，成了她对 “传媒” 最初的理解。

双旦嘉年华舞台上的 Angela

校园广播站的话筒，则让她的另一份热爱有了归宿。“每周中午，我都会提前写好主题稿，配上精心挑选的音乐。” 她说，写作是梳理思绪的方式，音乐是传递情绪的语言，而广播站则是让两者碰撞的空间。那些手写的稿件、标记着 “适合午间播放” 的歌单，如今都成了申请材料中最动人的注脚。

China Daily香港传媒编导与新媒体实训

Angela参观了凤凰卫视和中国日报演播厅

学校提供的机会不止于此：通过第一批选拔成为天津博物馆的讲解员后，她从对历史讲解的陌生，到在老师帮助下录制中英文双语讲解视频，最终为学弟学妹完成现场讲解。“这段经历让我更懂‘如何传递信息’，也让我对‘沟通’有了更深的理解。”

“平衡学业和活动的秘诀？让它们变成同一件事。” 高二年级的艺术疗愈公益项目，是Angela最投入的实践。她发现身边同学面临考试压力时，决定将艺术与心理疏导结合：先是上网大量查阅资料，整理出音乐疗愈的科学原理；接着设计系列课程和课堂互动，用 PPT 拆解 “为什么音乐能缓解焦虑”“绘画如何释放情绪”；最后在每周一节的心理课上，向同学们科普这个概念，带领大家体验艺术疗愈的效果。

在凤凰网进行“心理艺术疗愈”主题直播

“有同学课后说‘好像没那么紧张了’，那一刻我觉得所有准备都值得。” 这场持续半年的活动，让她真正体会到：传媒的本质不是单向输出，而是用专业能力解决真实问题。

 出镜HOSA BCE 30秒公益宣传广告

此外，她还和同学组队参加HOSA竞赛的公益短片项目，在30秒的镜头里传递理念。从构思脚本到拍摄剪辑，她把广播站积累的“共情力”和艺术疗愈活动中的 “细节观察” 都融入其中，最终获得了全球站的参赛资格。

“申请季最纠结的是选校和主文书，幸好有老师一路陪伴。” Angela坦言，升学指导老师整理的院校资料、根据她的特点给出的选校建议，都让她在众多选项中逐渐清晰方向。

老师会在我写文书卡壳时，提醒我回看广播站的手稿 ——‘你写的 “音乐是无声的语言”，就是最好的素材’。” 这些细致的支持让她明白：优秀的申请从来不是孤军奋战，而是一群人用专业和耐心，帮你看清自己真正想要的方向。

左图为Angela与英语老师梁老师

右图为Angela与升学指导中心周老师

“勇于探索未知的领域，尽可能发掘自己的兴趣。” 回望高中三年，Angela最想分享的是：那些看似 “不务正业” 的尝试 —— 乐队演出、广播站播音、博物馆讲解 —— 恰恰成了申请时最独特的优势。

“法拉古特教会我的，是敢试错、敢坚持。” 第一次在广播站声音发颤、第一次讲解时忘词，正是这些不完美的经历，让她学会了调整与成长 —— 这比任何分数都珍贵。

Angela在毕业典礼上与天津法拉古特学校创始人杨晓柯老师

以及执行校长高越老师合影

Angela在毕业典礼上合唱时的照片

今年秋天，Angela将带着手稿、乐谱和讲解词走进麦迪逊的课堂。她说想在传媒领域继续探索，而这份初心早已在法拉古特埋下。正如她最后一次播音时说的：“成长是不断出发的旅程，重要的不是终点，而是是否认真听过自己的声音。” 而法拉古特的故事，永远是出发时最温暖的底色。

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Angela

Farragut Class of 2025 Graduate

Admitted to: University of Wisconsin - Madison

The admission letter from the University of Wisconsin-Madison features the words “Communication Arts” prominently. For Liu Ruiyi (Angela), this is not only a ticket to a top-tier institution but also a testament to her three years of high school dedicated to “doing things with passion.” From being a member of the band at Farragut Campus to hosting the school radio station, from participating in community service activities to serving as a museum guide, her journey of growth holds the answer to “how to turn passion into a competitive advantage” — and these seven offers are the best proof of that.

Angela with her bandmates. The first person on the right is Angela.

Admitting institution:：University of Wisconsin-Madison、University of California, San Diego、University of California, Irvine、University of California, Davis、University of California, Santa Barbara、The Ohio State University、Rutgers University.

“When I was in elementary school, my parents had already planned for me to study abroad, and Farragut was the place that made that plan clear.” Angela recalls that when she chose the international school in the Peace District, it was not only because it was close to home, but also because she was impressed by its philosophy of “rich curriculum and activities.”

Graduation Trip

During her time at Farragut, she gradually came to understand that education is not a one-way process of imparting knowledge, but rather a process in which classroom learning and extracurricular activities nourish each other. The school's platform helped her realize that growth should not be defined, but rather filled with “exploration” — whether it be academic pursuit or the extension of interests, one can find the strength to take root here.

“The Halloween dance performance and the Double Holiday Carnival band performance are the moments I look forward to most each semester.” As a band member, Angela found a way to connect with others on stage, and this experience of “communicating through passion” became her initial understanding of “media.”

Angela on stage at the Double Holiday Carnival

The microphone at the campus radio station gave her another passion a home. “Every week at noon, I would write the theme script in advance and pair it with carefully selected music,” she said. Writing is a way to organize her thoughts, music is the language of emotion, and the radio station is the space where the two collide. Those handwritten scripts and playlists marked “suitable for midday broadcast” have now become the most touching footnotes in her application materials.

China Daily Hong Kong Media Production and New Media Training

Angela visited Phoenix TV and China Daily studios.

The opportunities provided by the school did not end there. After being selected as a tour guide for the Tianjin Museum in the first batch, she went from being unfamiliar with historical commentary to recording bilingual Chinese and English commentary videos with the help of her teachers, and finally giving live commentary for her younger classmates. “This experience gave me a better understanding of ‘how to convey information’ and a deeper understanding of ‘communication’.”

“The secret to balancing academics and activities? Make them one and the same.” The art therapy charity project for second-year high school students is the initiative Angela is most dedicated to. When she noticed her classmates struggling with exam stress, she decided to combine art with psychological counseling: first, she researched extensively online to compile the scientific principles behind music therapy; then, she designed a series of courses and classroom activities, using PowerPoint presentations to break down concepts like “why music can alleviate anxiety” and “how drawing can release emotions”; finally, during her weekly psychology class, she introduced this concept to her classmates and guided them through experiencing the effects of art therapy.  

Live streaming on Phoenix TV on the theme of “Psychological Art Therapy”

“After class, some students said, ‘It doesn't seem so stressful anymore,’ and at that moment, I felt that all the preparation had been worth it.” This six-month-long activity allowed her to truly understand that the essence of media is not one-way communication, but using professional skills to solve real-world problems.

 Appeared in a 30-second public service announcement for HOSA BCE

In addition, she teamed up with classmates to participate in the HOSA competition's public service short film project, conveying ideas in a 30-second clip. From scriptwriting to filming and editing, she incorporated the “empathy” she had cultivated at the radio station and the “attention to detail” she had learned from art therapy activities, ultimately qualifying for the global competition.

“The most challenging part of the application season is choosing schools and writing the main essay, but fortunately, my teacher has been with me every step of the way.” Angela admits that the college counselor's compilation of school information and school selection recommendations based on her characteristics helped her gradually clarify her direction among the many options.

When I got stuck while writing my application essay, my teacher reminded me to revisit the scripts from the radio station — “The line you wrote, ‘Music is the language of silence,’ is the best material.” This thoughtful support made her realize: A strong application is never a solo effort; it's a team of professionals and patient mentors helping you clarify your true direction.

The photo on the left shows Angela with her English teacher, Ms. Liang.

The photo on the right shows Angela with Ms. Zhou from the Career Guidance Center.

“Be brave enough to explore unknown areas and discover your interests as much as possible.” Looking back on her three years of high school, what Angela wants to share most is that those seemingly “unproductive” attempts—playing in a band, broadcasting on the radio station, and giving museum tours—actually became her most unique advantages when applying to college.

“Farragut taught me to dare to make mistakes and dare to persevere.” The first time her voice trembled on the radio station, the first time she forgot her lines while giving a presentation—it was precisely these imperfect experiences that taught her to adjust and grow. This is more valuable than any score.

Angela poses for a photo with Yang Xiaoke, founder of Tianjin Farragut School,and Gao Yue, executive principal, at the graduation ceremony.

This fall, Angela will bring her manuscripts, sheet music, and commentary into Madison's classroom. She says she wants to continue exploring the field of media, and this aspiration was already planted in Farragut. As she said in her final broadcast: “Growth is an ongoing journey of departure. What matters is not the destination, but whether you have truly listened to your own voice.” And Farragut's story will always be the warmest backdrop for that journey.

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