Erica Jiang is a unique student. A sophomore from China, she understands
things about life that most college students haven’t begun to grasp. Through
her studies of various mathematicians, she has discovered the seed that will
sprout success in her life- passion.
One of Erica’s
favorite books, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur,
led her to the search for passion.
“If you aren't
passionate about your vocation, you will have a real tough time sustaining a
startup, let alone living through the dark days,” the book explains. Erica
understands the importance of loving what you do, and she is in search of just
the right vocation.
While at Baylor, Erica has discovered some important things
about herself, and she has begun to uncover some of those passions. For example, she loves mathematics. She respects their ability to solve problems
and create order in a chaotic world.
“They are so efficient and straightforward,” Erica said. “Nothing
else can help to explain a system and to make predictions about behavior as
efficiently as mathematical models.”
To a student who is constantly searching for meaning,
tutoring seemed an obvious choice. While
she is constantly discovering new questions and searching for their answers,
she is able to provide guidance to students.
She is able to share the knowledge she has gained through her journey in
discovery.
“I enjoy the moment when students who turn to me completely
understand the question due to my help,” she said.
Even though Erica hasn’t completely figured out her life
yet, she knows she’s on the right path.
Baylor has been a step in the right direction, and she knows she will
discover her passion during her time here.
It’s just a matter of perseverance.
“I’ll never give up,” she said. “I will always work hard to achieve
my goals.”
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