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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