Menu Close

Hey there! Nice to meet you!

Welcome to my blog! I’m Pinyu, and I’m a Computational Biology student at Stanford University who aspires to be a biomedical scientist one day. On my blog, I hope to share my journey throughout college and explore the world of science, so be sure to look out for posts about school tips and advice, science news, and more!

Featured on the Blog…

Best and Worst Parts of Attending Stanford!

I’ve officially finished my first quarter at Stanford! While I didn’t really know what to expect coming in, there’s been so much more than I ever imagined. From late-night cake decorating at the dorm to…

Are Ivy League and Top Schools Worth It?

Are Ivy League and Top Schools Worth It?

I’ve just wrapped up my first quarter at Stanford, which is crazy to think that I’m 1/12th of the way done with college! As I was coming home for winter break, I was reminded of…

Streets of Providence, Rhode Island near Brown University.

8 Must-Have Skills Before Going to College

After a long break, I’m back – I promise I didn’t disappear! I’ve recently moved into college and begun my classes, which has been insanely packed, chaotic, and so much fun. Yet, as I was…

The Ultimate Guide to Writing College Essays

The Ultimate Guide to Writing College Essays

Ah, the age-old advice: “Start your college essays in the summer!” I know, I know, everyone says that, but let’s be honest, you try to start in summer, then you really, really want to just…

Hoover Tower at Stanford University at night.

My Journey to Ivy Leagues and $700K Scholarships Revealed

So… Based on my previous post, I promised the story of my own college admissions process. And let me tell you, it has been quite the chaotic journey. I wanted to do this post because…