EPISODE · Apr 10, 2021 · 1H 5M
Christian Tanja on UCLA: First-Genner, Career in Education, and Lifelong Bruin.
from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman
Episode summary introduction: In High School, Christian was considering going to a Community College. He would be the first in his family to attend college. His English Teacher, however, persuaded him to consider 4-year colleges. Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why UCLA? Choosing a Major Marching Band Passion for Education Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Christian Tanja, UCLA [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] The UCLA Imprint[] Why UCLA? [] High School Interests [] Tough Transition to UCLA [] Diverse Classmates [] Teaching and Profs [] “Major” Struggles [] Campus Dorms [] Marching Band, Service Frat, Work Study [] Summers [] Choosing Major & Minor [] Passion for College Admission & Counseling [] UCLA Redo? [] Advice to Aspiring Students [] The Traditions at UCLA [] Our Guest: Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. Christian then graduated with a Master’s in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. Memorable Quote: “A Major is not Career”. 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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Episode summary introduction: In High School, Christian was considering going to a Community College. He would be the first in his family to attend college. His English Teacher, however, persuaded him to consider 4-year colleges. Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why UCLA? Choosing a Major Marching Band Passion for Education Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Christian Tanja, UCLA [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] The UCLA Imprint[] Why UCLA? [] High School Interests [] Tough Transition to UCLA [] Diverse Classmates [] Teaching and Profs [] “Major” Struggles [] Campus Dorms [] Marching Band, Service Frat, Work Study [] Summers [] Choosing Major & Minor [] Passion for College Admission & Counseling [] UCLA Redo? [] Advice to Aspiring Students [] The Traditions at UCLA [] Our Guest: Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. Christian then graduated with a Master’s in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. Memorable Quote: “A Major is not Career”. 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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