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The surprising reality of US deployment to Afghanistan | Former platoon leader, Rajiv Srinivasan
In this episode of Chat Masala, we speak with Rajiv Srinivasan, an alum of West Point Military Academy and Wharton, and former platoon leader in Afghanistan. He opens up about his journey as an Indian in the US military, insights gained while interacting with tribal elders in Kandahar, and the most important skills young people require for success in the twenty-first century.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:16 Introduction
2:16 - 6:30 Choosing to go to West Point Military Academy
6:30 - 8:21 The diversity in the US military
8:21 - 10:51 West Point vs Ivy Leagues
10:51 - 15:30 What elite universities lack
15:30 - 17:40 Human empathy during wartime
17:40 - 19:38 Life in Kandahar
19:38 - 22:00 The blinders of righteousness
22:00 - 24:20 Interacting with the tribal elders
24:20 - 27:15 Grappling with intellectual adversaries
27:15 - 30:00 How military skills apply in the the real world
30:00 - 33:15 The importance of digital discipline
33:15 - 35:16 The value of video games
35:16 - 37:06 The doom scroll
37:06 - 40:05 Conquering your physical health
40:04 - 43:35 A day in the life
43:35 -45:09 My journey with sobreity and veganism
45:09 - 54:55 Rapidfire
Founded by two visionary Princeton graduates in 2014, Athena is on a mission to transform the education landscape in India and across the globe. We empower high-school students to secure admissions into elite universities worldwide, unlocking their full potential. With our exceptional team of consulting and writing experts, in-house tech instructors, research and art mentors, and a Harvard admissions consultant, we offer personalized one-on-one mentorship in all areas, from authentic extracurricular profile development to masterful college applications.
Today, Athena stands as India’s largest premium education consulting firm for undergraduate study abroad, serving students in over 16 countries.
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Website: https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/
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By Athena Education Media LabsIn this episode of Chat Masala, we speak with Rajiv Srinivasan, an alum of West Point Military Academy and Wharton, and former platoon leader in Afghanistan. He opens up about his journey as an Indian in the US military, insights gained while interacting with tribal elders in Kandahar, and the most important skills young people require for success in the twenty-first century.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:16 Introduction
2:16 - 6:30 Choosing to go to West Point Military Academy
6:30 - 8:21 The diversity in the US military
8:21 - 10:51 West Point vs Ivy Leagues
10:51 - 15:30 What elite universities lack
15:30 - 17:40 Human empathy during wartime
17:40 - 19:38 Life in Kandahar
19:38 - 22:00 The blinders of righteousness
22:00 - 24:20 Interacting with the tribal elders
24:20 - 27:15 Grappling with intellectual adversaries
27:15 - 30:00 How military skills apply in the the real world
30:00 - 33:15 The importance of digital discipline
33:15 - 35:16 The value of video games
35:16 - 37:06 The doom scroll
37:06 - 40:05 Conquering your physical health
40:04 - 43:35 A day in the life
43:35 -45:09 My journey with sobreity and veganism
45:09 - 54:55 Rapidfire
Founded by two visionary Princeton graduates in 2014, Athena is on a mission to transform the education landscape in India and across the globe. We empower high-school students to secure admissions into elite universities worldwide, unlocking their full potential. With our exceptional team of consulting and writing experts, in-house tech instructors, research and art mentors, and a Harvard admissions consultant, we offer personalized one-on-one mentorship in all areas, from authentic extracurricular profile development to masterful college applications.
Today, Athena stands as India’s largest premium education consulting firm for undergraduate study abroad, serving students in over 16 countries.
Share your feedback, and email your response to [email protected]!
See you next week.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena_education/
Website: https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athenaeducationindia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athenaeducationindia
Book a counseling session here: https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/book-a-session
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