Yixuan is currently entering his second year at the University of California, San Diego, studying Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Design and Interaction. Formerly from Visalia, California, Yixuan was in the Media Arts Academy at El Diamante High School. Throughout his 4 years in high school, he developed a deep, versatile understanding of a plethora of forms of media. With multiple years of experience in videography, photography, and live video work.