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Alumni Stories

TBC’s alumni are a diverse group, and they work and study all over the world.

Where will TBC lead you? Our alumni go on to exciting careers – in every facet of society – and strive to make the world a better place. Alumni become humanitarians, social activists, academics, heads of states, comedians, journalists, business owners, doctors and lawyers. Our extensive alumni network provides mentorship and inspiration.

Some outstanding alumni

In alphabetical order

Annie Joyce

Fall semester in 2005

Amundi, general manager of America

Bachelor of Science, Boston College, USA
Master of IE Business School in Spain
Master of Yale University

Daniel Johanson

Spring semester in 2006

Consultant, U.S. Personnel Administration

Bachelor of loyola university chicago, USA
Master, doctor, King’s College, England

Greg Savarese

Fall semester in 2004

Well-known entrepreneurs and inventors
Founder of Sino Taste Group
Board member of TBC

Bachelor of Science, University of loyola, Maryland

Ian McMath

Spring semester in 2012

Film producer, media entrepreneur

Bachelor of Science, St. Louis University, USA

Jesse Caemmerer

Fall semester in 2013

Associate Research Fellow, Berve Center for Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School, Harvard University, studying China’s foreign policy, Sino-US relations and Asia-Pacific security.
One of the first Schwarzman Scholars in Tsinghua University.
Winner of Gilman Scholarship

Master of Science, Santa Clara University, USA

Tina Wong

Spring semester in 2007

Founder and designer of independent wedding dress brand Grace & Ivory
Chairman, Chicago Branch, Asia-Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurs Association

Bachelor of loyola university chicago, USA

The TBC Alumni Book (2020), is a photo-based book representative of the past 22 years of TBC’s history, since its beginning. This alumni book deviates from a traditional alumni book by creatively projecting the TBC experience’s boldness and excitement. Intended as a coffee-table mainstay, this spread quietly incorporates Chinese cultural symbols throughout the themed designs while engaging each photo in the process. Each section displays a set of compiled photos representative of a specific TBC experience, with photos of TBC students, staff, guests, partners, educators, and friends. The themed sections include TBC from the Beginning, TBC Opening Ceremony, The Beijing Times, Student Travel, Service Learning, Silk Road Excursion, Yunnan Province Excursion, Internships, Chinese Roommate Appreciation, Student Photography, TBC Closing Ceremony, and Group Photos.

Available now on Amazon here.

Designed and Edited By: Vukica Elenovska
Paperback: 114 pages
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1733789936

My time at TBC gave me the opportunity to truly observe 21st century China. The Chinese nation is filled with a confidence & ambition that is infectious. It never ceases to amaze me how different China is from the image we see in the West.

Saeger Godson

Loyola University Chicago - TBC 2015-2016

This country is so beyond beautiful. The biggest lesson that TBC taught me is that only through thoroughly developing an understanding of Chinese culture and society can Western nations offer a helping hand in the looming environmental crises.

Anna Savage

Loyola Marymount University - TBC ChinaGreen 2016