Wancheng Lin

My educational path has been unconventional yet deeply rewarding. I began as an undergrad exploring Actuarial Science/Accounting/Data Science at Nankai University for 2 years during the global pandemic, while also joining short-term programs on basic computer science at Peking University, Fudan University, and Oxford University. Before coming to the U.S., I completed a Globalink Mitacs internship at the Université de Montréal, Canada. Later, I transferred to UNC, where I studied @MATH and @STOR for 3 years, also taking a course at Duke University. Alongside formal study, much of my growth has been shaped by open platforms such as YouTube, Bilibili, 得到 (Dedao), Coursera, and edX. Now, as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Boston University, I remain sincerely grateful for the high-quality education I have received throughout this journey—and above all, for the privilege of learning from truly exceptional mentors and teachers along the way.