Rui Zhu

OEPP Student Spotlight - Spring 2025

Rui Zhu Headshot
Rui Zhu is a student in Food Science from Shanghai, China.

How did you get interested in your field of study?

I'm a big foodie, and I enjoy exploring those novel food products in grocery stores, reading their ingredient labels, and wondering about the formulations behind them.

Would you recommend 620 for incoming international student TAs? Why?

Yes. I feel that my English skills have improved, and this gives me more confidence and encouragement to engage in conversations with others. I believe I’m becoming more outgoing and sociable, which helps me interact with people more smoothly and perhaps also improves the efficiency of communication.