ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT WENXI ZHU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" My work is driven by my brother's struggle with ADHD, a journey that showed me how easily brilliant minds are discouraged by one-size-fits-all education. I am building the support system I wish he had, proving that learning differently is a pathway, not a barrier. I am excited to join the Millennium Fellowship to connect with a global community and scale this mission, ensuring every student, regardless of their neurotype, is empowered to thrive. This is about restoring confidence and championing an education system where no one is left behind. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: ADHD Students' English Learning Support
I'm running a support program on campus to help students with ADHD succeed in their English learning journey. Think of it as a friendly space where we help students who might have trouble focusing or staying organized in their language studies. What we do: 1) Host weekly meetups where students can learn if they might have ADHD and how it affects their learning 2) Share practical study tricks that work especially well for ADHD minds, like using movement to learn vocabulary or breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks 3) Run fun activities that make English learning more engaging (like games, physical activities) 4) Create study groups where students can support each other and share what works for them we've already started helping university students, and we're planning to reach out to high school students too. These strategies don't just help with English - they work for other subjects too! We're building a community where students understand that having ADHD doesn't mean they can't be great at languages - they just need the right tools and support.!
About the Millennium Fellow
Zhu Wenxi is a driven and innovative undergraduate student at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where she is pursuing a unique dual degree in English and Applied Linguistics & Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. Her academic journey in the vibrant, multilingual environment of Hong Kong has shaped her into a scholar who bridges the gap between humanistic inquiry and computational science. For as long as she could remember, Wenxi has been passionate about her advocacy for educational equity and understanding the challenges faced by diverse communities, including minority language learners and students with ADHD. This drive and ardour are translated from her deep empathy and her continuous dedication to applying research to real-world problems. Throughout her university years, she has successfully led and contributed to various research projects and practical initiatives, from developing AI models for mental health support to creating online resources for educators. Wenxi aspires to a professional field in academia where she can cultivate these advocacies further, and provide her own contribution to developing more equitable and effective educational systems for all learners.
