Episode summary introduction: Ike loves languages. He studied French in middle school and Spanish in High School. He loves music. Ike wanted to go to a college that would allow him to pursue Languages, American Culture, and things international.

Ike Wilson is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in French.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Why Yale?
• Adjusting to Academics at Yale
• Residential Colleges and Activities
• Study Abroad in Paris
• Advice for Applicants
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction [0:34]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:27]
• “Yale was great!” [5:15]
• Yale: “I made the right choice” [8:04]
• Varied Interests in High School [12:02]
• Transition to Yale [15:10]
• Peers: Smart, Down-to-Earth [24:29]
• Engaging Lectures [27:20]
• Residential College Life [30:05]
• Being DJ, Writer on Campus [40:22]
• Summers - Coaching, Teaching, Traveling [42:34]
• Semester Abroad in Paris [47:39]
• Yale Redo. What would you do differently? [52:29]
• Advice to Applicants [54:47]
• Fond Memories: The People [59:22]
  

Our Guest: Ike Wilson is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in French. Ike is currently pursuing a Master’s in Journalism at New York University.

Memorable Quote: Ike on his Yale years - “With hindsight, I was stressing out about things that did not matter”.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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