Class of 2024: William Fang
| William Fang (he/him/his) |
| Program: BSc in Food and Resource Economics |
How did you hear about LFS at UBC?
I heard about LFS when I was seeking advice from some high school alumni and advisors. I was trying to immerse myself in an interdisciplinary environment, and they suggested that LFS could be a good fit. I discovered the Food and Resource Economics major, and I loved the way it combines science, business, economics, data analysis, and more, so I ended up there.
What challenges did you encounter while a student and how did you overcome them?
Socializing was challenging for me. I overcame this by changing my approach to socializing. I used to believe that socializing meant going to parties, making new friends everyday, and hanging out with lots of people. However, I found that I could still have meaningful connections with others through simple activities like attending office hours together, grabbing coffee together after class, or just chatting before class starts. Additionally, there are many people to socialize with like professors or even through mutual connections on LinkedIn!
What was your favourite class and why?
I really enjoyed ECON 441 – The Process of Economic Development. In that course, we explored the fundamental causes of poverty, why some nations become rich while others cannot, the long-term influence of colonization, and so much more! To me, it was intriguing to delve into these issues and helped me understand how the world works and why it operates the way it does from an economic perspective.
Do you recommend students get involved in extra-curriculars? What did you do outside of the classroom?
Yes, I do! It has helped me to explore my interests and outside of the classroom, I work as a tutor and have served as an Academic Assistant and Teaching Assistant for Economics and Statistics. These experiences allowed me to connect with professors and other wonderful people!
What is the next step for you? Do you have plans post-graduation?
I am starting the Master of Economics program at the Vancouver School of Economics (at UBC) this fall.
Favourite place to eat in Vancouver?
Vancouver is full of food, but one of my favorites is Haidilao (Chinese Hotpot) on West Broadway! Whenever my friends and have done something big or celebrate a birthday, we always choose to dine there.
Interested in Food and Resource Economics (FRE) research? Check out the website here!
Tagged with: 2024, Food and Resource Economics, Undergraduate