Episode summary introduction: In High School, Christian was considering going to a Community College. He would be the first in his family to attend college. His English Teacher, however, persuaded him to consider 4-year colleges.

Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Why UCLA?
• Choosing a Major
• Marching Band
• Passion for Education
• Advice to Applicants
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Christian Tanja, UCLA []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• The UCLA Imprint[]
• Why UCLA? []
• High School Interests []
• Tough Transition to UCLA []
• Diverse Classmates []
• Teaching and Profs []
• “Major” Struggles []
• Campus Dorms []
• Marching Band, Service Frat, Work Study []
• Summers []
• Choosing Major & Minor []
• Passion for College Admission & Counseling []
• UCLA Redo? []
• Advice to Aspiring Students []
• The Traditions at UCLA []
  

Our Guest: Christian Tanja is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor’s degree in PsychoBiology and a minor in Education Studies. Christian then graduated with a Master’s in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Memorable Quote: “A Major is not Career”.

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