THE TOMORR OW PEOPLE
The International School Manila may be sending off their newest graduating cohort to the elite cluster of Ivy League universities, but the Class of 2019 strives to stay rooted where they first bloomed. As they looked back on their fondest high school memories and forward to the wonders ahead of them, 13 exceptional young adults reveal how they envision to use their craft in succouring the Philippine society.
JAIME CHUIDIAN
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
As the youngest member of the Philippine Volcanoes and team captain of the ISM varsity team, Chuidian considers being able to achieve that much while keeping an excellent academic record as one of his best accomplishments. More than sport, the jock also has a passion for service: he participates in outreach programmes where he “builds relationships with younger, less fortunate kids, teaching them English and Math, and making them lead more meaningful lives.”
Fluent in speaking Mandarin Chinese and has background in occasional debates for Model United Nations Assembly, the incoming Dartmouth freshman shared that he would like to become a “global citizen with multilingual skills, working in international finance or economics.”
When asked who inspires him most, he was quick to answer that his lolo Archit Bartolome is his most notable influence. A rags-to-riches story that began in Tondo, Chuidian’s grandfather paved his way toward success through banking and finance, never forgetting where he came from. “His determination to succeed, optimistic outlook in life, and humility inspire me to be the best person that I can be.”
