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Seth Shapiro: Penn attracts Smart, Ambitious and Friendly Students.

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Episode summary introduction: Seth was quite clear that he wanted to go to the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). So sure that he applied for Early Decision.

Seth Shapiro is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

  • Why Penn?
  • Academic and Campus Life
  • Smart and Social Penn Students
  • Advice for Aspirants

    • Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Introduction [0:45]
    • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:28]
    • “Monumental Period in my life” [5:12]
    • Why Penn? [6:14]
    • Interests in High School [8:09]
    • Transition from High School to Penn [9:41]
    • Smart and Social Peers [11:53]
    • Dorms & Food [16:18]
    • Friendly Penn Culture [19:19]
    • College Summers [21:51]
    • Redo: How would you relive the Penn Years? [23:40]
    • Advice to Aspirants [27:24]
    • Fav Penn Memories [31:28]

      • Our Guest: Seth Shapiro is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Seth subsequently got an MBA from Harvard Business School.


      Memorable Quote: Seth on leaving home for college: “It is a little bit of a shock to go from coming home & having your meal prepared, and having a set schedule by which you live most of your life by, to having a little bit more autonomy.”


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