From stargazing in the Bavarian forest to discovering quantum physics, camps have shaped Tina’s academic journey since her first unexpected participation. At Cambridge, she hopes to combine her childhood love of math with the real-world applications of physics, while also returning to the sports she enjoyed growing up. Motivating young girls to pursue math is a personal goal, and Tina looks forward to giving back to the community by mentoring those dreaming of attending EGMO.

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