Sean May began his journey at Northeastern University as a computer science major. Over time, he realized something was missing — the satisfaction he received from solving mathematical puzzles and thinking critically about complex problems.
“My dream field to go into is quantitative analysis,” says the rising fourth-year student. “Trying to find patterns between things.”
To pursue that passion, May began shifting his coursework to focus more on mathematics last year. This summer, he joined 21 students in Budapest, Hungary, for a five-week Dialogue of Civilizations led by Gabor Lippner, an associate professor of mathematics at Northeastern.
The Dialogue of Civilizations “Mathematical Heritage of Hungary” immerses students in the country’s tradition of mathematical problem-solving. Students experience a unique teaching method pioneered by Hungarian mathematician Lajos Pósa — an approach that has helped a nation of only 10 million achieve outsized success in academia and international math competitions.
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