“My name is Yijia Cai and I am an international student from China. I’m the only child in my family, which actually is common in China during the 1990s because of the one-child policy. This was a big decision for my parents to send their only child to study abroad. . We did a lot of research before I came here and looked at a lot of pictures on the internet. Not only was NC State really pretty, but also the Triangle area has a very good academic environment. After I arrived here, I was truly shocked by our library and gym. . In 5 years after I graduate, I plan to go to graduate school to get my master’s degree. As for my future job, I have no idea, but I may do something in applied mathematics. . NC State was the only school I applied to, and I’m glad I was accepted. I really love NC State. Everything is perfect.” —Yijia Cai, senior studying mathematics #FaceOfThePack