Lilli Xiang

Lilli (she/they) is currently a Master’s in Education Candidate at Harvard University after serving in Newark, NJ. Learn more about Lilli below.

How did your year of tutoring help you figure out your next steps?

The opportunity to be with students everyday in schools inspired my passion and I continue to reflect on my experiences regularly. The work I did and the relationships I built with students helped give me perspective as I applied to graduate schools. It helped me learn how to manage my time, embrace change, and better understand myself.

How did people in the schools positively impact your year of tutoring

I had a great mentor who shared his journey of grad school with me. I’m so grateful to him for the time he spent helping me with my grad school applications.

Would you recommend the program to others?

Yes! It’s a great way to give back to your community. It comes with many challenges, but I would do it again. It was an incredibly meaningful experience for myself and for the students.

Favorite ice cream flavor?

Rocky road!