EPISODE · Jan 20, 2022 · 33 MIN
Kaivallya Dasu on Berkeley: Molecular Biology, Creative Writing and Indian Fusion.
from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman
Episode summary introduction: Kaivallya grew up in the US and India. From an early age she had a passion for writing. She even published a book when she was in High School. While in high school, she also developed a strong interest in Chemistry, Biology, especially genetics. Kaivallya Dasu is a senior at the University of California Berkeley and plans to major in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Berkeley Majoring in Molecular Biology & Minor in Writing Campus Life and Activities Advice to International Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Kaivallya Dasu, UC Berkeley [0:36] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:36] Overall Experience [4:01] High School Interests [7:03] Transition to Berkeley [8:12] Interesting Peers [10:57] Professors [13:38] Campus Life [15:52] Indian Fusion Music Group [17:57] Summers [19:53] On Choosing her Major [21:39] Passion for Writing [24:33] Advice to Aspirants [28:24] Memories: Football Games & more [29:49] Our Guest: Kaivallya Dasu is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing at the University of California, Berkeley. Memorable Quote: “I've been telling stories as long as I can remember, even before I could read it, right. I like listening to stories, I like being read stories to, and talking about stories and making up my own.” Kaivallya about her passion for Writing. 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: Kaivallya grew up in the US and India. From an early age she had a passion for writing. She even published a book when she was in High School. While in high school, she also developed a strong interest in Chemistry, Biology, especially genetics. Kaivallya Dasu is a senior at the University of California Berkeley and plans to major in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Berkeley Majoring in Molecular Biology & Minor in Writing Campus Life and Activities Advice to International Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Kaivallya Dasu, UC Berkeley [0:36] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:36] Overall Experience [4:01] High School Interests [7:03] Transition to Berkeley [8:12] Interesting Peers [10:57] Professors [13:38] Campus Life [15:52] Indian Fusion Music Group [17:57] Summers [19:53] On Choosing her Major [21:39] Passion for Writing [24:33] Advice to Aspirants [28:24] Memories: Football Games & more [29:49] Our Guest: Kaivallya Dasu is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing at the University of California, Berkeley. Memorable Quote: “I've been telling stories as long as I can remember, even before I could read it, right. I like listening to stories, I like being read stories to, and talking about stories and making up my own.” Kaivallya about her passion for Writing. 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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