Last updated 12th October 2025
An elective math course I took last year, which integrated R programming, reignited a passion for mathematics that I'd forgotten I had. Despite having finished my required math coursework, I wanted the analytical rigor, logical problem-solving, and creative thinking that mathematics can provide. The academic's teaching transformed the subject for me, and since then, I've immersed myself in mathematics, statistics, and algorithms with renewed enthusiasm.
Bioinformatics through projects. It sits at the intersection of all the things I am excited about: genomics, mathematics, and programming. I'm enjoying the detective work of building and exploring with real biological data.
Calculus textbooks! I know, this does not sound fun, but hear me out: math is cumulative. It is one of those things that becomes increasingly complicated, but also, more intriguing, elegant, and sophisticated. It also becomes more comprehensible with solid foundations of course. Why revisit calculus when I've already studied it? Because there is fascinating material in all those sections your teacher skipped. If the author included it, there's a reason. I am curious to explore what I missed.
Poetry. It's a lovely way to slow down and enjoy what's around you.
Exams are not far away and then there'll be some time to kick back and relax.