College Students Success Stories

Unstoppable you.

Students from year one to grad school are using Apple technology to forge their path and discover what’s possible.

Peking University, China

I realized I didn’t need a professional camera to create my own films — and I began to capture the world through my lens.

Daisy Cai
class of 2026

Learn how film student Daisy uses Apple technology to create her empowering narratives.

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Shanghai Business School, China

Learning to code has become an extension of my social work philosophy. I see app development as a practical way for me to make a difference.

Ruoshan Li
class of 2025

Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winner and social work major Ruoshan is on a mission to positively impact her community.

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University of Canberra, Australia

"As an aspiring teacher and visual learner, my goal is to make learning fun, creative and inclusive.”

Hannah Pengilly
class of 2024

See how Secondary Education and Arts student Hannah uses Apple technology to be her most creative self — as an artist and future teacher.

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University of Waterloo, Canada

"Apple technology allows me to fulfill my dreams, whether it’s mentoring other students or creating apps that can improve people’s lives."

Nguyen “Zoey” Vu
class of 2024

See how self-taught app developer and Mathematics student Zoey is using Swift and Apple technology to honor her Vietnamese heritage.

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SRH University of Applied Sciences, Germany

“My professors are amazed at how quickly I can develop a prototype using Swift. It’s a game changer.”

Alexander Reinicke
class of 2024

Discover why Alexander uses Apple technology to create innovative apps that make positive impact.

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Silpakorn University, Thailand

“iPad offers me unlimited paint colors at my fingertips in the digital world.”

Apichaya “Bim” Wannakit
class of 2024

See how Bim, a fourth-year visual arts student, is using iPad Pro with Apple Pencil to bring her dynamic ideas to life.

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Spelman College, United States

“What would it look like if a Black girl could touch the stars? My mission is to introduce kids to the possibilities of art and science.”

Miya Scaggs
class of 2025

See how Miya, an illustrator, photographer, writer, and filmmaker is using Apple technology to ignite a new generation of Black artists.

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Chiang Mai University, Thailand

“I want to develop apps and discover ways to help people improve their lives.”

Gam Preenapun
class of 2026

See how Gam, a second year medical student, combines research, creativity, and Apple technology to discover solutions that improve public health and safety.

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Communication University of China, China mainland

“Digital arts have the amazing power to help people heal.”

Luhan Wang
class of 2023

See how Luhan uses iPad with Apple Pencil to channel positive energy and create a more beautiful world.

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Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

“Apple seamlessly supports my creativity, so I can capture my ideas from anywhere.”

Suwara “Pai” Sumettavanich
class of 2023

An aspiring graphic designer, Suwara uses iPad Pro and MacBook Pro to make studio-quality graphics. Learn how she turned a childhood pastime into an inspiring career path.

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Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

“iPad is incredible for medical school — it’s my external brain!”

Manichaya “Mafueng” Sukonpatip
class of 2023

iPad Pro and Apple Pencil are helping Manichaya succeed in medical school and inspire other students. See how she incorporates creativity into her quest to help others.

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Universidad Panamericana, Mexico

“Swift is such a natural language — I can create a great app in an afternoon!”

José Manuel Vega Hernández
class of 2023

José Manuel is a mechatronics major who is building engineering solutions on Mac to support space exploration and create apps that are out of this world.

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Communication University of China, China mainland

“Mac is a powerful, stable, device. I don’t have to worry about anything other than creating.”

DiKe Su
class of 2023

An aspiring climate documentarian, DiKe uses his iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Pro to create high-quality films right in his hometown.

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Zhejiang University, China mainland

“Apple provides tutorials and technology that allows me to develop a complete application in just a few weeks.”

Jae Yu
class of 2022

See how Jae, a computer science student, uses Apple Developer Tools to create iOS apps, like Find My Bike, that solve real-life problems.

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Western Sydney University, Australia

“iPad has revolutionized my approach. It’s awakened a passion within me for learning that I never had before.”

Samuel Suresh
class of 2022

Samuel is a dual major in science and business whose iPad helped change his approach to learning. Find out how he incorporates curiosity and creativity into his process.

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Berklee College of Music, United States

“My Mac is at the center of everything I do with music, both inside and outside of school.”

Max Thomas
class of 2022

An aspiring singer and songwriter, Max uses pro apps like Logic Pro to make studio-quality music. Find out how he’s adapted to remote learning with MacBook Pro.

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Waseda University, Japan

“Note-taking on iPad trains my brain to run faster. It naturally drives me to interact with class topics in real time.”

Takuto Nanba
class of 2023

Aiming to effect social change through city development, Takuto uses iPad and Apple Pencil to connect the law and the land. Find out how these tools empower him to visualize whole new cities.

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