Curious Cardinals Mentor

Richard Y.

HE_HIM • majoring in Radio/TV/Film & Economics • class of 2025

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2017 - 2021 • Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School • Scarsdale, New York

2021 - 2025 • Northwestern University • Evanston, Illinois

I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Creative Writing, Music, Visual Arts / Graphic Design, Film / Theater, Video / Photography, Business / Entrepreneurship, Game Design, and Public Speaking.

Richard Y. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Richard is a senior at Northwestern University majoring in Radio/TV/Film and Economics. He's an actor/writer/director and a content creator on YouTube, where he has over 268,000 subscribers and 50 million views from 150+ countries. His personal brand has secured him multi-year sponsorships from companies like Corsair, Plarium, and Skillshare. At college, he is the General Manager of Treblemakers A Cappella, Northwestern's premier East Asian interest a cappella group. He's also a classically trained pianist and plays guitar with his friends in a band. As an actor, he has starred in short films selected for screening at Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest and San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF). Through all of his work, he aims to amplify the presence of Asian Americans in film, media, and online content.

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WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

Why did you choose your major?

How does your heritage or identity impact your teaching style?

What is a passion project you’re working on or have created in the past?

What advice would you give your middle or high school self?