Jia Fan has already sketched an enviable resume at the age of 25: founder of a chain of six restaurants with 200 employees; founder of a working community that has attracted 22 startup companies.

The young entrepreneur attributes the achievements to his four-years of study at United International College. The experience honed his leadership and social skills, he said.

"I was a college student who couldn't sit still studying," Jia said. "Luckily, UIC provides a free, open and supportive atmosphere for us to try as many new experiences as possible to enrich our college years."