Hugh, Stanford '29, on campus bike culture, the beauty of math, and finding community

In this episode, Hugh Cheng talks about writing problems for Stanford Math Tournament, Taiwanese Culture Society, favorite classes, playing alto sax in a musical for the first time, and riding his bike with no hands.About the Show:Quad Cast is a weekly show hosted by speechwriter turned higher ed advisor, Inna Effress. In each episode, students and faculty share personal insights into campus life and their programs. Hear about new frontiers in science, real medical research, and departmental STEM innovations. Feel the wonders of arts and humanities. Hear directly from students about their internships and summer programs, unique career paths, and making the most of their potential in a shifting world, all through personal stories. Inna’s love for education began when she emigrated from Ukraine to the U.S., and her family had to start from scratch in a foreign language. After college, she became a writer helping American public figures and lawmakers tell their stories. Now, she works with students applying to top schools. She helps them go after their niche through the transformative force of education, knowing that once a person has it, no one can take it away. Cover art by Raisa Effress“Cathedral of Salt” (intro/outtro) composed by Abe EffressTimestamps:00:00 Intro to Hugh, Stanford '2900:46 Writing for Stanford Math Tournament03:14 Alto Sax at Stanford05:14 Taiwanese Cultural Society06:24 Stanford vs MIT09:16 Math is beautiful15:20 Finding community16:56 Upcoming events & closing thoughts#stanford #altosax #math #taiwanese #roommate #campuslife #paloalto #stanfordmathtournament