Lorena James on Davidson College: Environmental Studies, Ecopreneur, and Passion for China.
Episode summary introduction: Lorena started learning Mandarin in middle school. In her senior year of high school, Lorena created her first eco-friendly startup that produced 3D filament made from invasive species from Lake Erie.
Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
- Choosing Davidson College
- Majoring in Environmental Social Science
- Being an Ecopreneur
- Study Abroad in China
- Advice to Aspirants
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction to Lorena James, Davidson College [0:51]
- Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:51]
- Davidson - Great Experience [4:10]
- Why Davidson? [4:38]
- All Rounder in High School [5:53]
- Smooth Transition to College [9:06]
- Supportive Peers & Profs [10:32]
- Wellness Startup during COVID [12:33]
- Compatible Dorm-mates [15:27]
- Dance, Entrepreneurship & Volunteering [18:07]
- Study Abroad & Passion for China [22:06]
- Summers & Eco Friendly Haircare [25:49]
- Majoring in Environmental Studies [30:23]
- A Schwarzman Scholar [34:36]
- How Davidson prepared you for post-College? [36:50]
- Davidson Redo [39:05]
- Advice to Aspiring Students [41:21]
- Memories: Walks with Friends [43:02]
Our Guest: Lorena James is a graduate of Davidson College with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Science and Chinese Studies. Lorena is a Schwarzman Scholar.
Memorable Quote: “I remember we only spent one day in Shanghai. But when I visited it was my favorite city. I knew one day, I had to come back and study there or like this visit again. And fortunately, I was able to do that. My sophomore year, exactly four years later.” Lorena James on her visit to China in High School.
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