Graduate Profile
Jasmine Zheng
A Portrait of a Multifaceted
Young Woman
The Sky is Not the Limit
has taken advantage of every opportunity life has
given her since she arrived at Keystone several
In 1597, the 17th century English poet and play-
years ago.
wright William Shakespeare wrote The Merry Wives
of Windsor, his iconic work that produced one of the Originally from Fujian Province, Jasmin was drawn
oldest adages in the English-speaking world: to Keystone’s unique educational structure and
conducted intense research into the school before
“Why then the world’s mine oyster, which I with sword
will open.”
presenting the case to her parents to allow her
to attend the school. “I was really attracted to
Keystone because of the balance of the different
This loosely translates to “The world is your oyster
educational structures,” Jasmin said. “I was espe-
and is filled with endless possibilities if one chooses cially drawn to the emphasis on Chinese culture. As
to embrace them.” This saying has since been a Chinese student studying in China, I am happy
translated to other languages and remains ever to be able to learn more about my own culture and
relevant throughout time and serves as inspiration be proud of my own identity, as well as exploring
for the human imagination. the world as a global citizen. Keystone gave me the
opportunity for not only self-exploration but also
For Grade 12 student Jasmin Zheng, this saying is
world exploration.”
a near perfect description of how she has chosen
to traverse her life so far. At first glance, Jasmin
appears to be a fairly timid, unassuming student,
A Scientist with a Flair for the Arts
not someone you would immediately describe as
adventurous, charismatic or go-getting. However, One of Jasmine’s favorite academic subjects at
once you get to know her, you soon learn that Keystone is science and she has excelled in her
Jasmine has indeed made the world her oyster and Biology classes throughout her tenure at the
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