One reason why I love statistics and mathematical modelling is because it is not just an ends in itself. Rather, it provides profound insight to our society's problems and their solutions. I myself recently experienced this usage firsthand: my statistics project has been recreated and has been used as data by the Korean government's policy brief on caffeinated drinks regulations!
(Although I haven't been notified, haha), I still think that this opportunity is a great chance to see how one's small action can have impacts on a national policy. Also, this application really made me feel how powerful statistics can be. And they also made a really cool card news using my project!
Generally, I am very glad that my project contributed to national policies in a beneficial way! It also felt like a first step to my dream as a (rich) statistician.
