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EPISODE · May 6, 2021 · 55 MIN

Anna Li of University of Chicago: Sociology Major to Pastry Cook.

from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman

Episode summary introduction: Anna Li started baking regularly when she was six. She continued all through the end of high school. She picked up baking again during her sophomore year, distributing cookies at the library or starting meetings with her baked goods. Anna Li is a graduate of the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Northwestern Transferring to U of Chicago Passion for Baking Sociology and Baking Advice to Aspiring Students Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Anna Li, U of Chicago [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] “Loved U Chicago” [] Choosing Northwestern [] High School Interests [] Transition to Northwestern [] Transferring out of Northwestern [] Difficult Transition to U Chicago [] Higher Emphasis on Academics [] “Nerdy” Peers [] Wonderful Profs [] Campus Living and Traditions [] Philosophy, Theater and Chicago Skyline [] Transfer Students Director, Campus Tour Guide [] Summers at Law Firms [] Baking since Age 6 [] Thesis: Cuisine spills into Sociology [] U Chicago Redo? [] Advice to Aspirants: College Fit [] “Do What you love” [] Our Guest: Anna Li is a graduate of The University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Memorable Quote: “...maybe I don't want to work hard, play hard, maybe I want to work really hard and play medium.” Anna Li on her decision to transfer to University of Chicago. 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.

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