Shokoofa is a junior undergraduate student of engineering at the University of Toronto. She is a talented student with multiple Olympiad achievements in astronomy who moved to Canada with her parents.

In this episode, she shares some valuable information on how to receive fully funded undergraduate (yes undergraduate) admissions to top-notch American universities. What's more, she tells her story of immigration, attending high school in Canada, and getting admission to U of T.

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Mehdi is a Ph.D. student of mechanical engineering at the University of Toronto. Previously, he received both his master's and bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Sharif University of Technology.

Here he shares how made up for a sub-optimal resume through hard work at grad school at Sharif. He also lets us in on how he approached professors and optimized his SOP to receive stellar admissions.

Milad is a Ph.D. student at the Schulich School of Business (at York University). Previously he graduated with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and a minor in economics from Sharif University of Technology after which he pursued his degree in MBA at Sharif.

I have had the privilege of knowing him for quite some time. Professionally, he is excellent at whatever task or project he takes up, and personally, he is one of the most genuine people I have come to know.

In this episode, he shares how he was able to pivot away from a field he did not find very appealing towards something he truly enjoys as a career. Give this one a listen to find out some helpful information about an MBA degree and business schools.

Vahid ranked 3rd in Konkoor. He is now a Ph.D. student of computer science at the University of Toronto.

He graduated with high honors, earning a double major in computer engineering and mathematics from Sharif University of Technology.

This top-of-the-chain performer shares his story of how he navigated graduate school applications and gives us a few tips on finding the right supervisor and writing a compelling SOP.

Alireza graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Sharif University and continued his studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

I recently became really good friends with this guy who has a unique perspective on things and a cut-the-bu**hit-type attitude that I admire.

In this episode, he tells us about how he did things to get stellar admissions and his experience living and working as a student in Canada.

Pouya graduated from the Department of Computer Engineering at Sharif University and went on to pursue his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto. He is a brilliant fella with a humble attitude and a wicked sense of humor.

In this episode, he shares his story of applying to grad schools and gives us a few tips and tricks on how to do certain things such as approaching prospective supervisors.

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(Farsi episode)

Last winter I spent 4 months traveling across Mexico.

If you are curious how I did it and want some tips on how to find accommodation, exchange your money, etc. give this one a listen

Mehrdad, a very accomplished Sharif alumnus drops some gems on the graduate school application process and how he navigated those tumultuous waters.

He is currently a Ph.D. student in financial mathematics at York University in Toronto. We discuss everything from the early English exams to his experience here with the Ph.D. working and internships in Canada and his feelings about immigration.

Hope you enjoy and benefit from his advice!

Ali AKA Griv is a dear friend of my from back in the day at Sharif. He was one of the top ranked students at school without much effort.

Today we caught up after a while to talk about my last trip, life after school, etc.

I listen to Shagha's mother telling her hasty immigration story as a teacher. She speaks about the sacrifices she had to make for the future of her children, how she was able to integrate into the multicultural community of Toronto and introduce Persian hospitality and cuisine to Canadians all while finishing her degree in education and getting admission to the University of Toronto.