Caleb Skinner

My experience as a Getterman has shaped my understanding of my calling. As I go off and (hopefully) do exciting things in the field of statistics, I know my life is not about me. My calling is not primarily to develop interesting new mathematical models or statistical methods, it is to show Christ’s love to those around me and abide in Him. My studies as a Getterman scholar emphasized this and solidified this understanding in my heart.

My time in the Honors College has formed my values and understanding of this world in a way that my major could not. Through the honors courses I took, the guest lectures I attended, and the honors friends I engaged with I have been equipped to ask deep questions and see my life as a small piece in a broader Christian framework. I credit so much of my growth over the past four years to the Honors College.

My advice to incoming Getterman Scholars is similar to that of any incoming student: enjoy your time at Baylor. These are a wonderful four years of spiritual, academic, and relational formation. Find a good church to invest in, and soak up these experiences with humility.

After graduation plans: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Statistics at Rice University