Seth Shapiro: Penn attracts Smart, Ambitious and Friendly Students.
Episode description
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.”
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