Andrew Chavez with faculty mentor Tomasz Kozubowski

Andrew Chavez

Department of Mathematics and Statistics Faculty mentor: Tomasz Kozubowski

Summary

What are your plans after graduating?

After graduating, I plan to continue attending University of Nevada, Reno while getting my master's in statistics and data science. I've always been interested in statistics and I want to continue pursuing my education before applying myself in a workplace setting. My precise working goal has yet to be determined but I know I want a relaxed and quiet position.

What is the most important piece of advice you'd give to an incoming college freshman?

Keep organized! Go crazy with the calendars and to-do lists. While you're at the University, learning is practically your job so make sure you do it well. The more you can get on paper or on a computer, the more you can get out of your head. It really helps you to enjoy your free time more as well as work harder during your working time.

Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?

There is no way I could know where I will be in 15 years. More than anything I want to live a life full of meaning and enjoyment so I constantly push myself towards this goal. I hope I continue making decisions about my life that push me towards maximizing happiness. If this means living frugally for an early retirement or changing fields altogether, then I guess it doesn't really matter where I go.