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From African Refugee Camp to Successful AI Developer in China - Isingizwe Didier Frank

Richard Coward

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Isingizwe Didier Frank was born in a refugee camp in Congo in 1995 following the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsis. 

In Frank is now working in Chengdu, China, speaks Chinese, and specialises in artificial intelligence after having studied computer science at Tsinghua University, one of the top universities in the world.

How did he get here?  Let's hear his remarkable story. Learn about his experiences.

00:59 Frank's story
10:43 Going back to the refugee camp
12:32 What was it like growing up in Rwanda?
13:46 What gave you the idea to study in China?
16:35 Being a singer
19:08 Studying at Tsinghua University
19:46 The Tsinghua University application process
22:55 Working in China 
24:00 How to get a job in China?
25:44 Work culture in China
26:34 Life in Chengdu
26:49 Being African / Black / Foreigner in China
30:12 What are your future plans?
31:57 Advice for others  
33:14 Inspiration from Frank
33:53 How to contact Frank
35:28 China Admissions - how to apply to universities in China?

You can contact Frank on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/isingizwe-didier-frank-3630b8135

Are you interested in studying in China? Check out China Admissions www.china-admissions.com the online platform to apply to universities in China.

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