Pal got into math in middle school after attending camps where he felt a strong sense of belonging. As a child, he also thought computers were cool, which led him to coding. Now he looks forward to studying math at university, drawn to its theoretical side. Whether he ends up researching graph theory or working in IT, Pál believes it’s most important to do only what you truly enjoy. He described AI projects he has done and shared the sport he does that’s “stereotypical” for STEM students.

We caught up before he started university (interview edited for length and clarity):