Sachin Ravi on UW Madison: Computer Science, Exploration, and Pickup Basketball.
Episode description
Sachin was a typical high school kid. He was a good student. Got good grades. Liked Math and Science. Played tennis for his High School. Played basketball. Loved video games. But, he didn’t have an outsized interest or passion for any of the subjects.
Sachin Ravi is a graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. As a member of the University of Wisconsin Madison Alumni, Sachin shares his Undergraduate Experience.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
- Why Pitt?
- Exploring in College
- Transferring to UW Madison
- Majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics
- Advice to Aspiring Students
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction to Sachin Ravi, UW Madison [0:50]
- Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:44]
- Overall Experience [4:07]
- Why Pitt? [6:03]
- High School Interests [7:34]
- “Great” Transition to Pitt [9:45]
- Academic Transition [11:07]
- Motivated Peers [12:53]
- “Great” Profs [14:06]
- Pitt Campus Activities [15:08]
- Trying to Find Passion [16:37]
- Deciding to Transfer [18:26]
- Applying to Transfer [21:31]
- The Transition to UW Madison [23:47]
- UW Peers [26:37]
- “Amazing” UW Profs [28:18]
- Campus Life at UW [29:18]
- Summers [30:47]
- UW’s Impact on Career [33:45]
- Senior Thesis [35:17]
- College Redo? [36:44]
- Advice for Aspiring Students [39:58]
- Memories: “Being Around People” [41:47]
Our Guest: Sachin Ravi is a graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. Sachin has a Master’s and PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University.
Memorable Quote: “I think the main theme is that passions oftentimes just don't like, click. It's not like you have some magical inspiration.”
Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.
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