Senior year graduation photo of Andrew Zhang at Shanghai, May 2024. (Photo by Eason Kong.)

Andrew Zhang is a freshman at the University of Michigan, majoring in Mathematics and Statistics. He grew up in China, where he was raised on a variety of Asian cuisines and especially Chinese traditional dishes as a staple in his family. While Andrew enjoys exploring global cuisines and learning about diverse culinary traditions, Chinese food holds a special cultural significance for him that represents a deep connection to his family and hometown. With an appreciation for cultural diversity, Andrew wishes to explore more foods from different culture backgrounds around the world.