Episode summary introduction: In High School, Christian was considering going to a Community College. He would be the first in his family to attend college. His English Teacher, however, persuaded him to consider 4-year colleges.
Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Why UCLA?
Choosing a Major
Marching Band
Passion for Education
Advice to Applicants
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introduction to Christian Tanja, UCLA []
Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
The UCLA Imprint[]
Why UCLA? []
High School Interests []
Tough Transition to UCLA []
Diverse Classmates []
Teaching and Profs []
“Major” Struggles []
Campus Dorms []
Marching Band, Service Frat, Work Study []
Summers []
Choosing Major & Minor []
Passion for College Admission & Counseling []
UCLA Redo? []
Advice to Aspiring Students []
The Traditions at UCLA []
Our Guest: Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. Christian then graduated with a Master’s in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Memorable Quote: “A Major is not Career”.
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