This past year has been a busy one! After spending the past summer doing computer science research in Bozeman, Montana, I returned to campus this fall excited for another semester at Middlebury. I continued both of my math and computer science majors, taking a range of courses I enjoyed covering topics such as probability theory, computational linear algebra, machine learning, and web design. Each of these courses presented its own unique challenges, and together they allowed me to both deepen my understanding of topics I had already been exposed to in addition to presenting new content which expanded my overall abilities in each subject. Further, being at Middlebury has meant that I am constantly surrounded by peers and professors who challenge and inspire me to be my best as well as offering a collaborative work environment which facilitates working at a high level. Ever since I began my time at Middlebury, I have consistently been met with the smartest, most caring, and handworking professors and peers, and this semester has been no exception.

Beyond my academic experience of this past semester, this fall has felt like my first time on campus truly post pandemic. With the end of daily Covid mandates, I have been able to experience Middlebury to its fullest extent. Between finding time to ski and further explore Vermont, competing at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships, and the end of masked classes and office hours over zoom, this semester has been packed with fun opportunities. Being able to ski and hike has been such a special part of going to college in Vermont, and I continue to enjoy these experiences more and more each year. Additionally, competing on the track and cross country teams at Middlebury has been a lot of fun as well as leading to meeting some of my closest friends. I will always be thankful for MVYouth helping to provide me with these opportunities!