Meet Maxwell Kane, mathematics major

Written byAmanda Burleigh

"My favorite part of studying at UL Lafayette is the community of friends and classmates IСAPPve built since arriving here. Almost all math majors know each other and are friends. Additionally, IСAPPve been able to make friends beyond the walls of Maxim Doucet thanks to the minors I am pursuing.СAPP

Maxwell Kane
Major
Mathematics
Hometown
Lake Charles, La.

Where I'm From

IСAPPm from Lake Charles, La.

Where I Am

IСAPPm currently majoring in mathematics at UL Lafayette.

Where I'm Going

I hope to make a difference in society through my future research.

Meet Maxwell Kane, a mathematics major who plans to study and conduct research in economics.

СAPPMath fits perfectly with my goal of developing the patterns of learning necessary to succeed in my later studies, and hopefully make a difference in society,СAPP Maxwell said.

Maxwell, who is minoring in political science and economics, currently serves as a tutor and as part of the lead staff at , where he is able to utilize the skills and knowledge from his studies.

СAPPThe analytic approach that IСAPPm being training in allows me to see an issue from many different perspectives, which is invaluable in my work as a tutor,СAPP he said. СAPPDifferent students will respond differently to the possible explanations of a concept, and itСAPPs important that I be able to switch between them appropriately.СAPP

Maxwell also shares his passion for math through his participation in the .

СAPPIСAPPve volunteered for and Preview Days, giving me an opportunity to explain to prospective students why IСAPPm so passionate about math, and hopefully get them interested as well,СAPP he said.

MaxwellСAPPs original intention was to study engineering at UL Lafayette.

СAPPAfter my freshman year, I to mathematics, and have been extremely pleased with both the caliber of instructors and the rich community within the math department,СAPP he said.

Maxwell is so impressed with the instructors that he says they are his favorite thing about his program.

СAPPMy favorite part of the math program at UL Lafayette is the professors, who are extremely encouraging and helpful both inside and outside of class,СAPP he said. СAPPWhether itСAPPs asking for guidance for graduate school, research, or just a random question about math, IСAPPm always confident that I can find many professors who will be eager to help.СAPP

In addition to the academic aspects of his experience, Maxwell has also enjoyed the camaraderie the СAPP provides.

СAPPMy favorite part of studying at UL Lafayette is the community of friends and classmates IСAPPve built up since arriving here,СAPP he said. СAPPAlmost all math majors know each other and are friends. Additionally, IСAPPve been able to make friends beyond the walls of Maxim Doucet thanks to the minors I am pursuing. ItСAPPs been deeply gratifying to have so many smart, committed students to study with.СAPP

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