EPISODE · Mar 23, 2021 · 51 MIN
Miloni Gandhi on UCLA: International Development, Approachable Professors and Bruin Spirit.
from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman
Episode summary introduction: Miloni wanted to go college in a “real city” like say New York City. Unfortunately for Miloni, her parents were not for it. They wanted her to be in Los Angeles. Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Why UCLA ? Focus on International Study Campus Activities Year-long Study in Madrid Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Miloni Gandhi, UCLA [1:02] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:03] UCLA - “Vast Campus”[5:39] Why UCLA? [7:57] High School Interests [9:17] Rocky Start at UCLA [11:21] Diverse Classmates [14:40] Approachable Profs [19:47] Dorm Living [20:16] Vibrant Campus Life [22:51] Junior in Madrid [28:42] Summers [33:03] On Majoring in Int’l Dev Studies and Geography [35:11] UCLA Role in Shaping Career [37:52] UCLA Redo? [39:39] Advice to Aspirants [41:39] “Bruin Spirit” [46:32] Our Guest: Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography. Miloni then graduated with a MA and PhD in Social Sciences and Comparative Education from UCLA. Miloni can be reached at [email protected]. Memorable Quote: “Professors are approachable if you approach them.” 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: Miloni wanted to go college in a “real city” like say New York City. Unfortunately for Miloni, her parents were not for it. They wanted her to be in Los Angeles. Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Why UCLA ? Focus on International Study Campus Activities Year-long Study in Madrid Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Miloni Gandhi, UCLA [1:02] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:03] UCLA - “Vast Campus”[5:39] Why UCLA? [7:57] High School Interests [9:17] Rocky Start at UCLA [11:21] Diverse Classmates [14:40] Approachable Profs [19:47] Dorm Living [20:16] Vibrant Campus Life [22:51] Junior in Madrid [28:42] Summers [33:03] On Majoring in Int’l Dev Studies and Geography [35:11] UCLA Role in Shaping Career [37:52] UCLA Redo? [39:39] Advice to Aspirants [41:39] “Bruin Spirit” [46:32] Our Guest: Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography. Miloni then graduated with a MA and PhD in Social Sciences and Comparative Education from UCLA. Miloni can be reached at [email protected]. Memorable Quote: “Professors are approachable if you approach them.” 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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