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College Matters. Alma Matters.
By Venkat RamanEducation
College Matters. Alma Matters. episodes
- The Columbia Years. Narayan Subramanian on Academics, Activism and the Big Apple.
Episode summary introduction: Narayan Subramanian, a Columbia University alum reflects on his years in college. He paints a vivid picture of life in school, the dorms and regales us with anecdotes on the activism on campus and the taste of the Big Apple.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
- Being a student at Columbia University
- What it is like being in a big city
- Benefits of being in a school like Columbia
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Columbia Experience []
- The First Semester - “Kid in a candy store” []
- The Student Peers []
- The Campus and the Big Apple []
- The Living Quarters []
- Summer Pursuits []
- Random but Fun Memories []
Our Guest: Narayan Subramanian, majored in Earth and Environmental Engineering and minored in Political Science from Columbia University. Narayan went on to get a Masters in Public Affairs, Economics and Public Policy from Princeton University and JD from Columbia Law School.
Memorable Quote: "I was a kid in a candy store”
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46 min - Being a student at Columbia University
- College News Fit to Digest. June 6, 2020
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:
- US Colleges Fall Reopening - Senate hearing [1:47]
- SAT Online Test - A No Go! [8:21]
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
- Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
- CNBC [1:47]
- BisNow [1:47]
- Stars and Stripes [8:21]
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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15 min - US Colleges Fall Reopening - Senate hearing [1:47]
- COVID-19 & Beyond. Nitin Jain of Oncourse on Counseling for College Applications. Part II.
Episode summary introduction: Every year US Colleges accept over quarter of a million students from all over the world. As high schoolers eye their future and try to navigate the uncertainties wrought by COVID-19 and unrest, they are looking for guidance.
College Counselor Nitin Jain, Co-founder of Oncourse, India talks about the impact of COVID-19 on College Counseling.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
- COVID-19 Impact on Counseling
- What is the impact of COVID-19 on 2021 Applicants?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction to Part II [0:12]
- Impact of COVID-19 to Counseling [1:41]
- Lesser Competition for 2021 Applicants? [5:16]
- College “Fitment” [8:27]
Our Guest: Nitin Jain, Co-founder Oncourse, Gurgaon India, focuses on international college applications to US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Memorable Quote: “”
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13 min - COVID-19 Impact on Counseling
- College News Fit to Digest. May 30, 2020
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:
- AP Online Test Updates [1:20]
- SAT, ACT Fall Testing [3:44]
- Fall Colleges Reopening? [6:44]
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
- Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
- The Verge [1:20]
- TapInfo [1:20]
- TampaBay [3:44]
- CNN [6:44]
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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13 min - AP Online Test Updates [1:20]
- Fall Semester & The Virus. Dr Sridhara Dasu, Chair, Physics Department, U of Wisconsin Madison. Part II
Episode summary introduction: The coronavirus pandemic is going to be with us for a while. How we live with the virus, as we look ahead at the Fall semester, is the topic of discussion with Dr Sridhara Dasu, Chair of Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
- What does Fall Semester look like at University of Wisconsin Madison?
- What operations can be re-started safely?
- Are there any permanent changes as a result of the pandemic?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Fall UG classes? [1:16]
- Restart Graduate and Research Safely [4:36]
- Changes to the Nature of Work [6:25]
- Impact to Fall enrollment [9:08]
Our Guest: Dr Sridhara Dasu, Chair of the Physics Department, University of Wisconsin Madison.
Memorable Quote: "We have proved we can work from wherever we are, most of the time.”
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14 min - What does Fall Semester look like at University of Wisconsin Madison?
- College News Fit to Digest. May 23, 2020
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:
- University of California to drop SAT, ACT [2:29]
- College Deferrals - The Fine Print [9:20]
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
- Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
- Inside Higher Ed [2:29]
- The Student Life [9:20]
- US News [9:20]
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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13 min - University of California to drop SAT, ACT [2:29]
- Immersion. Nitin Jain of Oncourse on Counseling for College Applications. Part I.
Episode summary introduction: Every year US Colleges accept over quarter of a million students from all over the world, into their undergraduate programs. The competition is intense and the preparation starts early in high school.
College Counselor Nitin Jain, Co-founder of Oncourse, India shares how they shape and sculpt aspiring students, to become competitive college applicants.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
- The Origins of Oncourse
- Selecting students to counsel
- Making the difference that ultimately matters to students
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction to Oncourse [2:02]
- Picking Students to Counsel [4:49]
- Students’ Scorecard - Pluses and Minuses [6:33]
- Immersion to discover a student’s X-Factor [12:42]
Our Guest: Nitin Jain, Co-founder Oncourse, Gurgaon India, focuses on international college applications to US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Memorable Quote: “The story lies in creating a bespoke experience with the students.”
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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18 min - The Origins of Oncourse
- College News Fit to Digest. May 16, 2020
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:
- California State Universities decide to go Online this Fall [1:40]
- AP Online Test Bugs [7:11]
- Big Drop in Graduate Students [10:13]
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
- Curated News at Alma Matters [0:06]
- EdSource [1:40]
- California State University [1:40]
- University of California Berkeley [1:40]
- University of California Merced [1:40]
- USA Today [7:11]
- College Board [7:11]
- NBC News [10:13]
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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- Send us your comments or feedback on this episode by sending an Email to [email protected] with the Subject: “Feedback”.
15 min - California State Universities decide to go Online this Fall [1:40]
- The Hustle to go Online. Dr Sridhara Dasu, Chair Physics Department, U of Wisconsin Madison. Part I
Episode summary introduction: It was becoming clear to the University of Wisconsin Madison, that the Coronavirus was a real threat to the campus population. College leadership took quick action to evacuate the campus and continue the semester online.
From his vantage point, the Chair of Physics Department, Dr Sridhara Dasu gives us an account on how it all went down.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
- How did University of Wisconsin make the decision to close the campus?
- How did the faculty convert in class material to online?
- Grading for the online session
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Campus Shuts down [2:01]
- Scrambling to get ready to teach online [4:52]
- Letter Grade or No Letter Grade? [9:33]
- Surprising Benefits with Online Classes and Staff Meetings [12:43]
Our Guest: Dr Sridhara Dasu, Chair of the Physics Department, University of Wisconsin Madison.
Memorable Quote: "We just sort of muddled through”
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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17 min - How did University of Wisconsin make the decision to close the campus?
- College News Fit to Digest. May 9, 2020
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:
- Students suing Colleges for Tuition fee refunds [1:09]
- Finding Summer Internships [5:48]
- ACT Test in June on? [9:33]
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
- Curated News at Alma Matters[0:12]
- NBC News[1:09]
- USA Today[5:48]
- Study International[9:33]
Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts
Calls-to-action:
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- Send us your comments or feedback on this episode by sending an Email to [email protected] with the Subject: “Feedback”.
14 min - Students suing Colleges for Tuition fee refunds [1:09]
About College Matters. Alma Matters.
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Podcast for High Schoolers about College. We chronicle personal experiences on College Life, College Preparation with College Alumni, Faculty, Admissions and Counselors. The goal of these stories is…
to Inform & Inspire students all over the world to pursue their college dreams.