Episode summary introduction: Kaivallya grew up in the US and India. From an early age she had a passion for writing. She even published a book when she was in High School. While in high school, she also developed a strong interest in Chemistry, Biology, especially genetics.

Kaivallya Dasu is a senior at the University of California Berkeley and plans to major in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Choosing Berkeley
• Majoring in Molecular Biology & Minor in Writing
• Campus Life and Activities
• Advice to International Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Kaivallya Dasu, UC Berkeley [0:36]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:36]
• Overall Experience [4:01]
• High School Interests [7:03]
• Transition to Berkeley [8:12]
• Interesting Peers [10:57]
• Professors [13:38]
• Campus Life [15:52]
• Indian Fusion Music Group [17:57]
• Summers [19:53]
• On Choosing her Major [21:39]
• Passion for Writing [24:33]
• Advice to Aspirants [28:24]
• Memories: Football Games & more [29:49]

Our Guest: Kaivallya Dasu is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and minor in Creative Writing at the University of California, Berkeley.

Memorable Quote: “I've been telling stories as long as I can remember, even before I could read it, right. I like listening to stories, I like being read stories to, and talking about stories and making up my own.” Kaivallya about her passion for Writing.

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