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Pour a Little Brain
By NataliaOrsoEducation
Pour a Little Brain episodes
- How a Rural Harvard Student is Paving Ways for Others
Welcome to the Podcast!
Today, I am joined by Alex, a FGLI Harvard College student, founder of the Rural Leadership Initiative, and advocate for fellow rural students.
Tune in to listen to Alex's diverse interests, projects, and feats he's accomplished during his time at Harvard.
Interested in learning more about Alex's projects? Head over to the google doc (linked below) for direct links to opportunities he mentions!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Listening!
Connect with Me!
Instagram- @pouralittlebrain
Email- [email protected]
LinkedIn- Search 'Natalia Orso'
46 min - Exploring the Intersections of Being an Educator, Surgeon, and Advocate with Dr. Brian WilliamsWelcome to the Podcast!My name is Natalia, and I am your host! Today, I have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Brian Williams-an advocate, educator, and surgeon at The University of Chicago Medicine.Dr. Williams and I discuss how being an underrepresented minority has impacted his journey to becoming a surgeon, and how those experiences have instilled advocacy and empathy in Dr. William's life. We also chat about the difficulties of Medical School, and tips on how to combat the fast-paced, stressful four years!Dr. William's love for teaching has positioned him as an Associate Professor at UChicago, where he mentors, guides, and teaches students. Paired with his advocacy, during these trivial times, Dr. Willams expresses the issues in Chicago happening with underrepresented minority groups in terms of violence and lack of resources (i.e. COVID-19 vaccine).Happy Listening!Connect with Dr. Williams!https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/brian-williamshttps://brianwilliamsmd.com/aboutConnect with Me!Instagram- @pouralittlebrainEmail- [email protected]LinkedIn: Search 'Natalia Orso'30 min
- Pursuing an MD/MBA at Yale
Welcome back!
Today, we are joined by Prerak, a MS3 at the Yale School of Medicine and a MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management.
Prerak and I talk about Yale and their efforts in promoting a curriculum that encourages hands-on learning while aiming to reduce stress through P/F courses and other collaborative efforts. Additionally, we also chat about the timeline of an MD/MBA and how these dual degrees compliment one another.
To learn more about Prerak and the resources mentioned, head on over to the Google doc here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Listening!
Connect with Me!
Instagram- @pouralittlebrain
Email- [email protected]
LinkedIn: Search 'Natalia Orso'
29 min - The Transfer Series- Stanford University
Welcome to another transfer series episode!
Today, I am joined by Ariana, a California CC student who successfully transferred to Stanford University!
In this episode, Ariana and I chat about the do's and don'ts on applications, how to craft a college list that makes sense, and how to push aside scary statistics and apply to programs, institutions, etc. that you truly see yourself in.
Aside from the transfer talk, Ariana and I chat a bit about her podcast, 'Transfer Tea' that highlights the success stories from hundreds of transfer students! To tune in, search 'Transfer Tea' on your favorite streaming platform or connect with Ariana on IG @transfertea.
Happy Listening!
Connect with me!
IG @pouralittlebrain
Email - [email protected]
LinkedIn: Search 'Natalia Orso'
40 min - Debunking The Stigmas Around Community College
Welcome!
Today, I am joined by Manuel, a Sophomore at a Community College in Miami! Throughout the episode, Manuel and I chat about Community College (CC) and the stigmas associated. Manuel shares his insight on his feelings towards CC before attending and how they changed after being a part of his CC community and truly understanding the CC system. Manuel and I also chat about opportunities and experiences limited to CC students (and beyond!) that he has been able to take advantage of, as well as how he is preparing to apply for transfer.
To learn more about the opportunities discussed in this episode, and to chat with Manuel, head on over to the Google Doc! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing) Here you will find information shared on every episode, as well as additional resources for internships, resume editing, and more!
Happy Listening!
Connect with me!
Instagram- @pouralittlebrain
Email- [email protected]
LinkedIn: Search "Natalia Orso"
50 min - The Journey to a Ph.D.
Happy Monday! Listen to this episode to make your Monday morning a great one!
Today, we are joined by Fred, a first-generation, low-income Ph.D student at the University of Pennsylvania!
Learn about his upbringing and how that shaped his interests, how he went from being on academic probation his first semester in college to being an A student, dealing with imposter syndrome, and a typical week in his life!
To chat with Fred and get application advice, reach out to him via twitter @fragosofred!
Happy Listening!
Connect with me!
Instagram- @pouralittlebrain
Email- [email protected]
LinkedIn- Search 'Natalia Orso'
37 min - So You Want To Go To Medical School- A Conversation With A Y3 Student
Welcome back!
In today's episode, Crystal, a third year Medical Student at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, chats with me on her undergraduate experiences and how that shaped her decision to pursue medicine, what she did during her gap years, and how she’s juggling the stresses of Medical School.
To learn more about the opportunities Crystal mentions, head over to the google doc! There, you will find direct links to all of the great opportunities we talked about. Click here for the Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing
Want me to cover your prospective profession? Let me know!
Connect with Me!
Instagram: @pouralittlebrain
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Search 'Natalia Orso'
42 min - An Inside Look on the College Admissions Process- New York Times Best Selling Author
Welcome to Episode 14!
Thank you all for the support and feedback these past 13 Episodes! Weekly episodes are planned to release for another month or two, so I hope to have you around then!
Todays episode explore the college admissions process with a New York Times Best Selling Author, Jeff Selingo!
Jeff and I explore the intricacies that make up the college admissions process, as well as debunk myths, answer common questions, and understand the decisions that happen and why beyond an applicants profile.
I encourage you to visit Jeff's website (www.jeffselingo.com) to purchase his book, listen to his podcast, and navigate the site for more information!
Happy Listening!
CONNECT WITH ME!
Instagram- @pouralittlebrain
Email- [email protected]
LinkedIn- Search 'Natalia Orso'
24 min - The Transfer Series- The University of Chicago
Welcome back to another Transfer Series Episode!
Today, we are joined by Alison, a transfer (and graduate!) from The University of Chicago, who will share her experiences transferring from another four-year institution, her current plans as a recent grad, and insight on the application process.
You can learn more about Alison as well as find more information on her transfer process by visiting her YouTube Channel! Just search for Alison Cenname!
As always, I welcome everyone to reach me at any of my socials linked below if you or a friend are interested in coming onto the podcast as a guest speaker!
Happy Listening!
Connect with me!
Instagram- @pouralittlebrain
Email- [email protected]
Google Doc- https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing
55 min - The Transfer Series - The University of Southern California
Welcome to the third episode in the transfer series!
In this episode, we are joined by Emma, a USC transfer. Emma and I chat about why she chose to leave her previous 4 year institution, how she applied to USC without any test scores and letters of recommendation, and how she's adapting to USC without having stepped foot on campus yet (due to COVID-19).
If you're interested in applying to USC as a first year applicant, you can also benefit from this episode! Emma goes into detail on the opportunities found at USC, rigor of courses, and more!
As always, the google doc is LIVE! It is being constantly updated with news, resources, and opportunities. As internship season rolls around, I will dedicate another google doc to that! Here's the link to the google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Listening!
Connect with me!
Instagram: @pouralittlebrain
Email: [email protected]
27 min
About Pour a Little Brain
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to the Podcast!
My name is Natalia and I am a college student passionate about promoting equity in education and connecting fellow FGLI students to FREE resources and opportunities.
With episodes airing every Monday, listeners have the chance to explore the feats, failures, and tips and tricks of the incredibly diverse group of guest speakers that come onto the podcast. From physicians to college students to NYT Best Selling Authors, you will have the chance to connect with hundreds of individuals and opportunities to help guide you through your path of higher education.