Shane (Tian) Xie, born and raised in China, came to western Massachusetts to pursue her undergraduate study in Data Science and Economics. From an international background, she aims to express her creativity through music and writing, drawing on her experiences across cultures and languages. She's currently spending a semester abroad in Berlin, Germany, where she's focusing on developing hands-on skills in finance and accounting while immersing herself in German language and history. Outside of academics, she enjoys exploring cultures and diversity through food, history, and photography.