George Garcia III

George Garcia III
Majors: Economics & Mathematics
Minors: Philosophy, Political Science, Latin American Studies
Graduation: April 2021

What's your favorite quote?
“Sometimes I can hear my bones straining under the weight of all the lives I’m not living.” ― Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2005)

Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
I wanted to get the most out of my time at BYU. The Honors Program offers so many great opportunities and courses that I couldn't pass it up.

What has been your favorite part of your Honors Experience?
Meeting my now-wife in Honors 120 just over four years ago.

What is your next step in Honors?
I am just finishing up my thesis on the association between air pollution and U.S. Twitter sentiment. Defending it is my next step.