EPISODE · Jul 14, 2021 · 46 MIN
Lorena James on Davidson College: Environmental Studies, Ecopreneur, and Passion for China.
from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman
Episode summary introduction: Lorena started learning Mandarin in middle school. In her senior year of high school, Lorena created her first eco-friendly startup that produced 3D filament made from invasive species from Lake Erie. Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Davidson College Majoring in Environmental Social Science Being an Ecopreneur Study Abroad in China Advice to Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Lorena James, Davidson College [0:51] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:51] Davidson - Great Experience [4:10] Why Davidson? [4:38] All Rounder in High School [5:53] Smooth Transition to College [9:06] Supportive Peers & Profs [10:32] Wellness Startup during COVID [12:33] Compatible Dorm-mates [15:27] Dance, Entrepreneurship & Volunteering [18:07] Study Abroad & Passion for China [22:06] Summers & Eco Friendly Haircare [25:49] Majoring in Environmental Studies [30:23] A Schwarzman Scholar [34:36] How Davidson prepared you for post-College? [36:50] Davidson Redo [39:05] Advice to Aspiring Students [41:21] Memories: Walks with Friends [43:02] Our Guest: Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. Lorena is a Schwarzman Scholar. Memorable Quote: “I remember we only spent one day in Shanghai. But when I visited it was my favorite city. I knew one day, I had to come back and study there or like this visit again. And fortunately, I was able to do that. My sophomore year, exactly four years later.” Lorena James on her visit to China in High School. 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: Lorena started learning Mandarin in middle school. In her senior year of high school, Lorena created her first eco-friendly startup that produced 3D filament made from invasive species from Lake Erie. Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Davidson College Majoring in Environmental Social Science Being an Ecopreneur Study Abroad in China Advice to Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Lorena James, Davidson College [0:51] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:51] Davidson - Great Experience [4:10] Why Davidson? [4:38] All Rounder in High School [5:53] Smooth Transition to College [9:06] Supportive Peers & Profs [10:32] Wellness Startup during COVID [12:33] Compatible Dorm-mates [15:27] Dance, Entrepreneurship & Volunteering [18:07] Study Abroad & Passion for China [22:06] Summers & Eco Friendly Haircare [25:49] Majoring in Environmental Studies [30:23] A Schwarzman Scholar [34:36] How Davidson prepared you for post-College? [36:50] Davidson Redo [39:05] Advice to Aspiring Students [41:21] Memories: Walks with Friends [43:02] Our Guest: Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. Lorena is a Schwarzman Scholar. Memorable Quote: “I remember we only spent one day in Shanghai. But when I visited it was my favorite city. I knew one day, I had to come back and study there or like this visit again. And fortunately, I was able to do that. My sophomore year, exactly four years later.” Lorena James on her visit to China in High School. 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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