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Chloe Heskett on UVA: Rich Traditions, The Cavalier Daily, and Career Abroad.

College Matters. Alma Matters.
College Matters. Alma Matters.
Episode • Sep 9, 2021 • 36m

Episode summary introduction: As a high schooler, Chloe was a student-athlete. She carried a full load of APs in her junior and senior years. She was a cross-country and track runner, in addition to riding and rowing. For good measure, she was in the Orchestra as well.

Chloe Heskett is a graduate of the University of Virginia (UVA for short), with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Politics.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

  • Choosing The University of Virginia
  • Majoring in French & Politics
  • Editing for the Cavalier Daily
  • Rich Traditions
  • Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Introduction to Chloe Heskett, UVA [0:45]
  • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:40]
  • Overall Experience [4:17]
  • Why UVA? [5:50]
  • High School Interests [7:50]
  • Transition to UVA [8:52]
  • Peers “Opinionated” [11:22]
  • Exceptional Professors [13:47]
  • Majoring in French [15:05]
  • Residential College [16:26]
  • Rowing Team & Cavalier Daily [18:50]
  • Why not Major in Journalism? [20:41]
  • Summers [23:31]
  • Seeking a Career Abroad [25:20]
  • UVA Redo [27:30]
  • Advice to Aspirants [29:09]
  • Traditions & Great Social Life [31:49]

Our Guest: Chloe Heskett is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Politics.

Memorable Quote: “...[UVA] it's a school with a rich history and a lot of traditions. And that's a really wonderful thing.”

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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