In high school Maya did a lot of different things including Languages, Theater, Musical Theater, Dance and Cheerleading. Maya was in high school at the time of the Great Recession of ‘08. So, when time came for college, she wanted to  focus on whatever gave her the best chance of getting a job after graduating from college.

Maya Brooks is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Now, as a member of the NYU Alumni, Maya shares her Undergraduate Experience.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Choosing NYU
• Majoring in Economics
• Freshman Year in London
• Interest in Startups
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Maya Brooks, New York University [0:47]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:48]
• Overall Experience [4:38]
• High School Interests [7:09]
• Transition to NYU - London [8:39]
• Transition to NYC Campus [12:36]
• Managing Challenges [14:45]
• The Academics [18:26]
• “Driven” Peers [20:10]
• Campus Living [21:57]
• Campus Activities [23:14]
• Summers [24:27]
• Majoring in Economics [26:49]
• Interest in Startups [29:22]
• NYU’s Impact [32:43]
• NYU Redo [34:49]
• Advice to High School Students [38:22]
• Memories [41:46]

Our Guest: Maya Brooks is a graduate from New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Maya is currently a 2023 MBA candidate at Harvard Business School.

Memorable Quote: “I wish I got to know my professors better. So if you're listening, and you haven't gotten to know some of your professors, I highly recommend leveraging their time and you know, taking the time to get to know them…” Maya Brooks.

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