Yes That IS My Full Name!

Hello everyone! My name is Xi Xi and as the title suggests, this is my full name (and I would really appreciate the space between the two "Xi"s). And yes, my first and last names are the same in English (but different in written Chinese)! I know it is a very confusing name to pronounce, but to make it simple, pronouncing it as "CC" is fine. (If you would like to know how it's actually pronounced, feel free to ask me!)

I came from China to the States when I was sixteen, and I'm now majoring in Mathematics. However, I'm also interested in Engineering, especially with a focus on sustainability. I have only decided that I am interested in the certificate/degree program at Olin last semester, and I hope that I'm not too late to be on board!

Some fun facts about me: I am in Yanvalou, an ensemble studying and performing music and dances (and the historical and cultural context behind them) from the African Diaspora. I also work at El Table, which is a lovely student-run cafe on campus. Another favorite part of my Wellesley life is being an RA in Shafer Hall.

By taking ENGR 160, I hope that I will have a better understanding of what it means to study engineering and to make sure that engineering is something I want to learn more about. In addition, I really hope to know more intelligent and creative Wellesley students!