Craig Chu on CalTech: Applied Mathematics, SURF and Ditch Day.

Episode summary introduction: Craig loved math and science while he was in high school in Texas. Math came easily to him. He says it just flowed and he could read it like a book. He wanted to grow up and create the next big thing or do game changing research.

Craig Chu is a graduate of CalTech with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• On choosing CalTech
• Majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics
• House System & Activities
• On being an Actuary
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Craig Chu, CalTech [0:54]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:43]
• CalTech - Overall Experience [4:13]
• Why CalTech? [5:36]
• High School Interests [7:23]
• Transition to CalTech [8:57]
• Smart, Talented Classmates [11:23]
• “Great” Professors [14:57]
• The House System [16:29]
• Campus Activities [17:36]
• Summers [20:07]
• Applied Math Major [22:45]
• So, What is Actuary? [24:44]
• CalTech’s Impact [25:38]
• CalTech Redo [29:31]
• Advice to Aspirants [32:49]
• Appreciating Humanities [35:17]
• Memories - “Ditch Day” [38:18]

Our Guest: Craig Chu is a graduate of CalTech with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

Memorable Quote: “I think as I've grown older, I've grown to have a much deeper appreciation for the humanities.” Craig Chu.

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