Yunxin found a passion for problem-solving in middle school, when she discovered logic through math. She soon switched to physics, drawn to how it explained real-world phenomena. Now, inspired by a mentor, she is pursuing the wide-ranging Natural Sciences major, eager to explore chemistry and materials science as well. She hopes to build a career in research, with interests ranging from theoretical physics to emerging fields like quantum computing. We also discussed favorite TV dramas and anime.

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