Having just joined Grade 10 at Marymount this year, Giselle Gao is a new writer of the Marymount Messenger. She was born in China and lived in Beijing until the age 12. Before moving to London with her family, she spent a year in Los Altos, California. Her experience in different cultures has shaped her understanding and appreciation of diversity and made her a global citizen. She is passionate about reading, debating, painting and long-distance running, and has a particular interest in Literature. As a member of the Marymount Messenger, she is grateful for the opportunity to both report and express her opinions on pressing world issues.