July 19 Stanford Tour Day 10 Group 1

This morning we started our day by having a 'Decision Science' lesson. Indeed, we had to make decisions based on different scenarios the teacher presented us in a group. One of them involved some students trapped on the Himalayas and struggling to move forward or go back to where they started. We have to pay attention to every detail in the case in order to make the best decision. I think this lesson really trained us to think analytically and prepare us to face important decisions in real life. It was an enjoyable experience and I loved every single moment of it.

We took a valuable chance to investigate the causes of cancer and its treatment in the afternoon. We understood that different types of DNA can be responsible for causing cancer, and how we can determine their degree of importance through comparing their change in amount by comparing normal cells and cancer cells. After the lesson, I hope that scientists will be able to invent a cure for cancer in the near future using emerging technology.

'Capture the flag' is truly an exhilarating but thrilling game. I am so glad to be able to team up with people from other houses and cooperate with them to defeat the other team. This activity not only allows me to make new friends, but is also a chance for me to work out and enjoy myself under the sun!

The entrepreneur panel during the evening is very eye-opening. We get to interact with entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley, learn about their experiences in their life, and how they found success through their jobs. All of them were eager and enthusiastic to share their stories and made the panel an intriguing and unforgettable experience for all of us. 


A 'Decision Science' lesson full of discussion and ideas


Everyone is so focused on researching about different cancers!

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