Ziyang Tang is applying to UCLA's undergraduate Communication Studies program. She is currently a tenth-grade student in Shenzhen, China who is interested in communication from her experience reporting for her school news center and hosting the New Year party. She believes a degree from UCLA will provide valuable experience in developing professional knowledge and skills while learning about herself. Tang has leadership experience as the chairman of her school's Student Union, where she organized activities and learned time management. She also took introductory communication courses over the summer at UCLA.