Montclair Student Wins Third Place in Eastern U.S. Region of 2025 Chinese Bridge Competition

Emmanuelle Phillip, a Spanish major with minors in Chinese and Korean, won third prize in the Eastern United States Region (College Student Group) in the final round of the 2025 Chinese Bridge Competition, a renowned speech contest for students of Chinese in the U.S.

Emmanuelle was enthusiastic about her participation in the competition.

Participating in the Chinese Bridge Competition (Eastern U.S. Region), hosted by the China Institute in America, was an enriching and enlightening experience. I had the opportunity to learn from other talented contestants in the college student group, gaining new perspectives through their speeches, cultural performances, and interactions with the judges.

This experience helped me reflect on my strengths and identify areas for growth. It also inspired me to continue deepening my study of the Chinese language and culture.

I’m especially grateful to my Chinese teachers at Montclair, who supported and guided me every step of the way.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures is incredibly proud of Emmanuelle’s achievement and looks forward to seeing her continue to excel in her studies and cultural pursuits.