Linda Xu

Portrait of Linda
CAS '26
Lien Centre for Social Innovation

Linda Xu is a rising junior in the College majoring in Sociology and Physics, with a minor in Data Science and Analytics. This summer, she is traveling to Singapore to work with the Lien Centre for Social Innovation as a Marketing and Communications intern. On campus, she is involved with Penn Women in Physics, the Government and Politics Association, as well as research in the Sociology department and the Netter Center. In her free time, she enjoys journaling, (learning to) crochet, going to the gym, and Wikipedia deep-dives. This summer, she is looking forward to…

  • Learning more about social issues and community programming in Singapore
  • Exploring the city, including night markets, museums, and cultural areas
  • Traveling to Southeast Asia for the first time and visiting as many countries as possible
  • Tasting a wide array of cuisines
  • Keeping a travel photo journal 
  • Meeting new people, making friends, and visiting family
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