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Caroline Fu - May 2025

Caroline Fu - May 2025

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Name:

Caroline Fu

Hometown:

Austin, Texas 

High School:

Westwood High School

Degree objective:

Bachelors of Science in Economics

Expected graduation:

May, 2025

University highlights, awards, scholarships:

I recently finished interning at Coherent Economics, a position I found through Women in Economics and the Mays Business Career Fair. I also presented Dr. Rayna Dexter with an Open Education Resources award, and was on the Dean's Honor Roll many times.

Clubs/Organizations I am (was) a part of:

I am the Director of Mentorship for IDEAAL, the Institute of Development and Education for Asian American Leaders. It is a club that has defined my college experience, since I was previously a mentee and then a mentor/officer. I also was in Women in Economics, Chinese Student Association, A-STEP (Aggies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy), the student radio KANM, and Courageous Conversations for APIDA Women. 

Current employment:

Research Analyst Intern at Coherent Economics

Family ties to Texas A&M:

My older brother is an Aggie as well!

I chose to attend Texas A&M because…

I wanted to experience a big campus with lots of resources.

My favorite things to do on campus are…

Visiting the Student Life Center's Closet and getting free clothes to try out, hanging out in the lower DMS (Department of Multicultural Services) and "studying" with IDEAAL members, and walking in Aggie Park at night!

When I have free time, I like…

Drawing/painting (traditionally or digitally), binding sketchbooks, watching video essays, and spending time with my friends.

The craziest thing I’ve done is…

Host a radio show on KANM! Every week last semester, my cohost Kathy and I would talk about media we liked and have our friends as guest hosts.

My favorite place to study is…

The lower DMS (when I want to study with others) or the SCC (when I need to focus!)

My favorite ECON professor is…

Dr. Strickland. I learned a lot in her Economics of Crime class, and her guidance as a mentor in the Economic Research Program (ERP) has been invaluable. She has helped me a lot when I struggled or ran into obstacles with my research, but on top of that has always been so open, understanding, and friendly.

My favorite part of being an Economics student is…

The Women in Economics club! Everyone I've met in there has been so friendly and always willing to offer advice or a helping hand, they've made my classes so much more approachable knowing that I always have someone in the club to ask if I need help.

If I could share an afternoon with anyone, I would love to share it with…

Asian-American activist Helen Zia! I recently learned about her in an IDEAAL workshop led by our advisor Dr. Su-Keene, and had no idea such an influential figure that shares so many of my traits existed.

If I knew I could not fail, I would…

Implement better recycling systems and even composting in College Station, since it's still uncommon in residence areas here.

If money was not a consideration, I would love to…

Live in another country, like China, for a few years to experience something wholly different (eat yummy and cheap food everyday!)

What is your passion and how are you committed to pursuing it?

I am passionate about environmentalism, particularly sustainability and walkability, and I try to incorporate those values in all aspects of my life. For example, I save produce scraps to compost at Howdy Farms, bike to work, and wear only secondhand or hand-me-down clothing.

After graduation, I plan to…

Work as a full-time Research Analyst at Coherent Economics and spend time with my friends before they graduate.

The one Texas A&M experience I will always remember is…

Doing a dance performance at Aggie Park for Ni-Howdy, a huge Chinese Student Association yearly event!