Episode summary introduction: In school, Jeet played the cello. He did Quiz Bowl. He was into science and technology clubs - robotics and astronomy being his favorite. He also played tennis in high school. Jeet, to put it mildly, had a hectic high school life.

Jeet Samarth Raut is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Psychology.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Why UI Urbana-Champaign
• Majoring in Cognitive Psychology
• Diverse Student Body
• Advice to Aspiring Students

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Jeet Raut, UI Urbana-Champaign [0:51]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:32]
• Overall Experience [4:11]
• Why UIUC? [4:51]
• High School Interests [5:45]
• Transition to UIUC [7:01]
• Strong Peer Base [9:52]
• Top Notch Professors [11:49]
• Nice Dorms [13:21]
• Quiz Bowl [14:56]
• Summers [17:11]
• Majoring in Cognitive Psychology [19:47]
• UIUC’s Impact on Career [21:23]
• Advice to Aspiring Students [23:26]
• Memories with Friends [25:26]

Our Guest: Jeet Samarth Raut is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Psychology. Jeet later earned a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Media at Columbia University.

Memorable Quote: “...you know, the group of people I met there was, has really influenced a lot of my life and what I've done and where I've ended up.” Jeet on UIUC.

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