Shannon McGuire

Chinese Studies & Data Science

My time in the Chinese program has been incredibly meaningful and personally rewarding. As a double major in Chinese and Data Science, I’ve really appreciated the opportunity to grow both linguistically and analytically during my time at W&M. It feels good to learn a language that one side of my family speaks, so I can better communicate with them and connect more deeply with that part of my heritage. I’m deeply grateful to the professors who have guided and supported me throughout this journey—especially Professors Chunying Lin and Qian Su—whose encouragement and care have made all the difference. As I look ahead, I’ll carry with me not just what I learned in class, but the perspective and warmth I found here.