
Lena Kong
M.S. in Commerce 2025
What appealed to you about the M.S. in Commerce Program?
The classroom setting, which is mainly discussion and case studies. Also the GIE really appealed to me.
What are you looking forward to or have you enjoyed most so far in the M.S. in Commerce Program?
Connecting with other students and making lifelong friends. I have enjoyed the group work so far. Everyone on the team is friendly and responsible.
What are your academic interests?
STEM-related fields with a connection to business
What clubs and organizations were you involved with during undergrad?
Taiwanese Overseas Students Association at Boston University
What are your hobbies?
Watching NBA, volleyball, and cooking
Name three places on your bucket list to travel to and why.
Germany, England, and Hungary. These are some of the countries in Europe that I haven’t visited.
What is your favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or place to visit in Charlottesville?
Thai 99 restaurant
- Track Biotechnology
- Undergraduate Degree Chemistry
- Undergraduate Institution Boston University
- Hometown Taipei, Taiwan