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Chinese classes are just a small sliver of Chang's daunting and diverse academic courseload that will total 40 credits in nine semesters. (Only 32 credits are needed for graduation). Though he will march in today's Commencement ceremony, he will remain in Cambridge for summer school and graduate in January with a dual degree in two very different disciplines, VES and governemnt...
...seems as if it were ages ago now, but Chang began Harvard in 1989 in the sciences, enrolling in Math 21a and 21b and Physics 11a because "I thought that was where respect came from." But in a fitting decision to change, he decided to concentrate in governement because he thought it was weakest. "I Thought the whole point of a liberal arts education was to be well rounded...
Then, in his junior year, when he returned from his leave of absence, Chang stayed in government but also wanted to pursue something closer to his true interests. He found it in VES. "When I was young and was asked what are you going to be when you grow up, I always said architect. My forte was the visual arts-- drawing, painting--and math and science, which meant architecture. I felt architecture and urban planning to be more of my calling. I felt more of natural knack for it. It was more in line with what wanted...
...Chang admits that the addition of VES to his studies had "less to do with vision and more to do with circumstances. I had completed nearly all my requirements when I made the decision. I can work this out by taking a heavier courseload...
...addition to five-class semesters, Chang manages to keep his figure skater's physique by remaining an active member of CityStep, mainly Jazz, Harvard-Redcliff Ballet, and performing in the jimmy Fund charity event, "An Evening with Champions...