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Kaivallya Dasu on Berkeley: Molecular Biology, Creative Writing and Indian Fusion.


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Episode summary introduction: Kaivallya grew up in the US and India. From an early age she had a passion for writing. She even published a book when she was in High School. While in high school, she also developed a strong interest in Chemistry, Biology, especially genetics.

Kaivallya Dasu is a senior at the University of California Berkeley and plans to major in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

  • Choosing Berkeley
  • Majoring in Molecular Biology & Minor in Writing
  • Campus Life and Activities
  • Advice to International Aspirants
  • Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Introduction to Kaivallya Dasu, UC Berkeley [0:36]
    • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:36]
    • Overall Experience [4:01]
    • High School Interests [7:03]
    • Transition to Berkeley [8:12]
    • Interesting Peers [10:57]
    • Professors [13:38]
    • Campus Life [15:52]
    • Indian Fusion Music Group [17:57]
    • Summers [19:53]
    • On Choosing her Major [21:39]
    • Passion for Writing [24:33]
    • Advice to Aspirants [28:24]
    • Memories: Football Games & more [29:49]
    • Our Guest: Kaivallya Dasu is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing at the University of California, Berkeley.

      Memorable Quote:I've been telling stories as long as I can remember, even before I could read it, right. I like listening to stories, I like being read stories to, and talking about stories and making up my own.” Kaivallya about her passion for Writing.

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