Rita Wang stands out in a sea of intelligent people. Not only does her height make her like a beautiful lighthouse in the sea, but also her warm personality which guides her friends like lighthouse watch lights. Born in Tianjin, Rita is accustomed to a peaceful life. By integrating that mentality in her Webb journey, she is steady in her work and daily life, guiding and stable. If she were really a lighthouse, the body would be purple – her favorite color. With her purple crocs, she rules the world— teaching her friends crazy K-pop choreography and putting on a show in the dorm. On the weekends, Rita loves to catch up on sleep from the tiring weekdays. However, Advanced Studies Multivariable Calculus with Dr. Nguyen always motivates Rita, challenging her and providing entertainment on her weekdays and in classes. Moving on with her life, Rita wants to continue her pursuit in STEM, studying electrical engineering and maybe doubling in computer science; she is ready to step into her new life at Washington University in St. Louis.
She is my teacher; she is my most important friend; She is my lighthouse, whenever I am lost, she is there waiting for me. She is not perfect but in ways she is. I think her being my friend is the luckiest thing that happened to me. — Elaine Tang (‘24)
