Episode summary introduction: Sujata Gupta is Social Sciences Reporter at Science News. Sujata is an alum of Cornell University and Johns Hopkins.

In this podcast, Sujata gives us a peek into the world of Science Journalism, and how one goes about becoming a Science Journalist.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

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Our Guest: Sujata Gupta is Social Sciences Reporter at Science News. Sujata graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Masters degree from Johns Hopkins University in Science Writing.

Memorable Quote: Sujata Gupta: “Good to think of my career as a spiral, what we hope is going up. Sometimes, [it’s] hard to tell when you are in the middle of a spiral”.

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Episode summary introduction: Conor studied French and Chinese in High School. He loved languages. Grammar, the sounds. Literature and the culture. In College, he wanted more.

Conor Walsh is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

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Our Guest: Conor Walsh is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics. Conor went on to get his Master of Arts in Language Studies from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Conor subsequently got his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Memorable Quote: “And it's an absolute cacophony, which is just how I like my experience - loud, fun and messy.” Conor Walsh about the day Freshmen are told which Residential House they are placed into.

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Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.

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Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.

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Episode summary introduction: In High School, Christian was considering going to a Community College. He would be the first in his family to attend college. His English Teacher, however, persuaded him to consider 4-year colleges.

Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

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Our Guest: Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. Christian then graduated with a Master’s in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Memorable Quote: “A Major is not Career”.

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Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.

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Episode summary introduction: Alana’s father had gone to Pomona. When Alana started looking at Colleges, she was looking for a small student body with resources to nurture her varied interests, including dance - something she was very passionate about. Pomona checked all those boxes.

Alana Weiss is a Junior at Pomona College, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

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Our Guest: Alana Weiss is a Junior at Pomona College, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology.

Memorable Quote: “When you are online, you are not going anywhere.” Alana on virtual classes during the Pandemic.

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Episode summary introduction: Doris did well in Biology in High School, so she thought she would pursue the same in College. In college, she quickly realized that biology labs were not her thing, and that she is more of a people person.

Doris Huang is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Government.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

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Our Guest: Doris Huang is a graduate of Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Government. Doris then got an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Memorable Quote: “Harvard students are Interesting and Interested.”

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Episode summary introduction: To mark this special episode, I decided to go through the tens of College Alumni podcasts and select the overriding reason they picked their college.

The reasons fall into 6 different categories.

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Our Guest: College Alumni featured in our podcast over the last year.

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Episode summary introduction: Miloni wanted to go college in a “real city” like say New York City. Unfortunately for Miloni, her parents were not for it. They wanted her to be in Los Angeles.

Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

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Our Guest: Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography. Miloni then graduated with a MA and PhD in Social Sciences and Comparative Education from UCLA. Miloni can be reached at [email protected].

Memorable Quote: “Professors are approachable if you approach them.”

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Episode summary introduction: Segment #3 of the 10-Segment Podcast Series to help students in 11th Grade build standout US College Applications. This segment provides a process for students to develop the best strategy for their applications. Subscribe for Assignments.

In this segment, Athena Lao and Rob Franklin of Admissionado lead us through the discussion.

In particular, we discuss the following:

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Memorable Quote: “I am bound for future success because...”

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