Lucie Xu

Lucie Xu

Economics Ph.D. Candidate

Fun Facts

Running

Running has become a big part of my life in Atlanta. I’ve connected with the local running community through the Atlanta Track Club as an ambassador, and have had a lot of fun at the various races through the year. I recently ran my first full marathon and got to explore the Silver Comet Trail while doing so!

Running with fellow Atlanta Track Club ambassadors
Running with fellow Atlanta Track Club ambassadors.
First marathon
First marathon in the books!

Music

I play the piano and cello for fun and have been lucky to share music with others over the years — from touring with an orchestra in Portugal to performing at Carnegie Hall. In college, I also loved playing chamber music, including a memorable double-cello quintet. I also had the chance to soundcheck for Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble at a gala!

Chamber music in college
My chamber music group at Georgetown.
Soundchecking for Yo-Yo Ma
Soundchecking for Yo-Yo Ma at the Georgetown SFS Centennial Gala.

Photography

I love taking photos of the places I have been able to visit. Some of my favorites have been France, Iceland, and Banff National Park in Canada.

Sunset in Paris
Sunset in Paris.
Northern Lights in Iceland
Northern Lights in Reykjavík, Iceland.
View hiking in Banff National Park
The view from hiking the Beehive in Banff National Park.