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FAVORITE COURSE: Computer Science and the Internet (CS 110): I initially took this class to fulfill a distribution requirement (mathematical modeling) and was rather anxious about it, as I had no prior computer science experience. At the end of the semester, however, I had acquired enough knowledge to design and code a website from scratch, a task that had seemed completely out of reach months earlier. I not only gained confidence in a subject field that has never been my forte, but also I learned a skill that greatly supplements my resume.

YOUR PERSPECTIVES ON ACADEMICS: I love the fact that Wellesley not only allows but also encourages students to pursue all of their academic interests. Many of the schools I looked at during the college application process actually discouraged my intention to complete a double major. I feel that, as the two subjects frequently intersect, studying Political Science alongside East Asian Studies has led to a more holistic education of both subjects.

My Wellesley professors are all remarkably interesting while subsequently being extremely approachable. As the average class size is relatively small, they are able to devote a large amount of time to finding the strengths and weaknesses of each individual student. I appreciate the lengthy feedback that always comes with my papers. As a result, I not only know where my grade is coming from, but I also have useful comments that can be employed to improve my writing.

STUDY ABROAD: In the summer of 2008, I participated in the Wellesley College Chinese Department's CHIN 303: Advanced Speaking located in Shanghai, China. During this program, we (14 Wellesley students) spent about 4 weeks living on the campus of Shanghai's East China Normal University, taking morning classes taught by Wellesley professors and afternoon classes taught by professors from the local university. Each pair of students was also assigned a local graduate student (most of whom intended to become Chinese teachers in the future) who served as a tutor. I had a wonderful time exploring Shanghai with my classmates and felt that my Chinese improved tremendously with the amount of exposure that this program provided. Along with a better understanding of the Chinese language, I felt that this program also gave me many opportunities to better understand Chinese culture. Many of our assignments brought us all over campus, interviewing locals and learning about their daily lives. It was definitely an experience to remember!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WELLESLEY: I love the dynamics within Wellesley’s student population. The woman who debates avidly against you during class could very well be the same person who lets you borrow her notes when you are sick. I feel that students here are quite willing to voice their ideas, but at the same time, they never let a difference in opinions hinder them from extending a helping hand.

DREAM JOB:I would love to do something in the realm of international law with a focus on China. It would be a great way to fuse my two interests together. At the moment, I am planning to go straight to law school after graduation; however, nothing is set in stone.