College Matters. Alma Matters.

Lorena James on Davidson College: Environmental Studies, Ecopreneur, and Passion for China.

Listen Later

Episode summary introduction: Lorena started learning Mandarin in middle school. In her senior year of high school, Lorena created her first eco-friendly startup that produced 3D filament made from invasive species from Lake Erie.

Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

  • Choosing Davidson College
  • Majoring in Environmental Social Science
  • Being an Ecopreneur
  • Study Abroad in China
  • Advice to Aspirants

    • Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Introduction to Lorena James, Davidson College [0:51]
    • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:51]
    • Davidson - Great Experience [4:10]
    • Why Davidson? [4:38]
    • All Rounder in High School [5:53]
    • Smooth Transition to College [9:06]
    • Supportive Peers & Profs [10:32]
    • Wellness Startup during COVID [12:33]
    • Compatible Dorm-mates [15:27]
    • Dance, Entrepreneurship & Volunteering [18:07]
    • Study Abroad & Passion for China [22:06]
    • Summers & Eco Friendly Haircare [25:49]
    • Majoring in Environmental Studies [30:23]
    • A Schwarzman Scholar [34:36]
    • How Davidson prepared you for post-College? [36:50]
    • Davidson Redo [39:05]
    • Advice to Aspiring Students [41:21]
    • Memories: Walks with Friends [43:02]

      • Our Guest: Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. Lorena is a Schwarzman Scholar.

      Memorable Quote: “I remember we only spent one day in Shanghai. But when I visited it was my favorite city. I knew one day, I had to come back and study there or like this visit again. And fortunately, I was able to do that. My sophomore year, exactly four years later.” Lorena James on her visit to China in High School.

      Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

      Calls-to-action:

      • Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest.
      • To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected].
      • Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor.
      • For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
        • ...more
        View all episodesView all episodes
        Download on the App Store
        College Matters. Alma Matters.By Venkat Raman
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5

        5

        8 ratings