Hanyi Xu

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Advertiser, Data Analyst, Photographer

HXU2400 AT COLUMBIA DOT EDU

Graduate Student
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

I am a graduate student at Columbia University, majoring in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences. While focusing on learning real-world analytics skills, I am also very interested in media strategy, photography, and front-end (website) development.

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I chose a career in advertising because I enjoy the combination of social science and math. I find the research and analysis involved in advertising fascinating, and I love uncovering insights into consumer behavior. Understanding how people think and what drives their decisions is an important aspect of advertising, and it's a challenge that I enjoy taking on. I also appreciate the power of storytelling in public communications and the ability to create impactful productions that resonate with audiences. For me, advertising is a dynamic and exciting field that combines my passions for research, analysis, and creative storytelling.

Studying advertising at Newhouse, Syracuse University was transformative for me. It developed my data skills, broadened my perspective, and developed my leadership. As a student, I took on leadership roles, developed team skills and became culturally competent. Studying at Newhouse gave me the tools to succeed in the industry and as a person.

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Besides that, I am also a photography enthusiast. I like to visit the wilderness in my free time for outdoor photography and aerial photography, and I also like to use specific lenses for portrait photography. You can see some of my photographies on this website.

I am from Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China. Below is a photo of my hometown. Ningbo is a very beautiful southern city in China. After graduating from high school, I went to the United States to pursue a bachelor's degree.

ningbo bridge

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