EPISODE · Dec 12, 2020 · 37 MIN
Seth Shapiro: Penn attracts Smart, Ambitious and Friendly Students.
from College Matters. Alma Matters. · host Venkat Raman
Episode summary introduction: Seth was quite clear that he wanted to go to the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). So sure that he applied for Early Decision. Seth Shapiro is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why Penn? Academic and Campus Life Smart and Social Penn Students Advice for Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [0:45] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:28] “Monumental Period in my life” [5:12] Why Penn? [6:14] Interests in High School [8:09] Transition from High School to Penn [9:41] Smart and Social Peers [11:53] Dorms & Food [16:18] Friendly Penn Culture [19:19] College Summers [21:51] Redo: How would you relive the Penn Years? [23:40] Advice to Aspirants [27:24] Fav Penn Memories [31:28] Our Guest: Seth Shapiro is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Seth subsequently got an MBA from Harvard Business School. Memorable Quote: Seth on leaving home for college: “It is a little bit of a shock to go from coming home & having your meal prepared, and having a set schedule by which you live most of your life by, to having a little bit more autonomy.” Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Calls-to-action: 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. To Make a List of Colleges to Explore Visit almamatters.io and signup. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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Episode summary introduction: Seth was quite clear that he wanted to go to the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). So sure that he applied for Early Decision. Seth Shapiro is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why Penn? Academic and Campus Life Smart and Social Penn Students Advice for Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [0:45] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:28] “Monumental Period in my life” [5:12] Why Penn? [6:14] Interests in High School [8:09] Transition from High School to Penn [9:41] Smart and Social Peers [11:53] Dorms & Food [16:18] Friendly Penn Culture [19:19] College Summers [21:51] Redo: How would you relive the Penn Years? [23:40] Advice to Aspirants [27:24] Fav Penn Memories [31:28] Our Guest: Seth Shapiro is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Seth subsequently got an MBA from Harvard Business School. Memorable Quote: Seth on leaving home for college: “It is a little bit of a shock to go from coming home & having your meal prepared, and having a set schedule by which you live most of your life by, to having a little bit more autonomy.” Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Calls-to-action: 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. To Make a List of Colleges to Explore Visit almamatters.io and signup. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.
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