Jemina Bouma Perez on Rice: Cognitive Science, Passion for Education, and Culture of Care.

Episode summary introduction: When Jemina was looking at colleges, her high school counselor suggested she look at Rice University. Jemina had not heard of Rice, but all that changed after visiting the campus. Jemina Bouma Perez is a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Rice University Majoring in Cognitive Science A Passion for Teaching & Education Advice to Aspiring Students Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Jemina Bouma Perez, Rice [0:14] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:45] Rice - Tight knit Community [5:03] Why Rice? [6:29] High School Interests [9:00] Transition to Rice [9:51] Peers - “Happiest Students” [11:47] Engaged Professors [13:44] Plethora of Clubs [15:48] Teach for China [17:40] Summers [19:59] Passion for Teaching, Culture of Care [24:01] Majoring in Cognitive Science [26:49] Rice Redo [29:54] Impact of Rice on Career [32:15] Advice to Aspirants - “Don’t be shy!” [33:57] Memories: Beer Bike & Other Tales [36:04] Our Guest: Jemina Bouma Perez is a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science. Memorable Quote: “...education is just a cornerstone for, for people to have the tools and resources to, you know, better themselves, and really just become aware, or have access to things that they wouldn't have had before.” 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.