Episode summary introduction: Ettie, a self-described nerd in High School, applied to Cornell at the last minute. Cornell made it easy, by giving her a great financial aid package. Ettie decided to go to Cornell as an undeclared major.

Ettie Nikolova is a graduate of Cornell University with Bachelor’s degree in Government and Russian Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following:

• Why Cornell University?
• Majoring in Government
• Passion to Teach Youth
• Fulbright in Bulgaria
• Advice to Applicants
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Ettie Nikolova, Cornell []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• “Loved Cornell” []
• Why Cornell? []
• High School Interests []
• High School to Cornell []
• Diverse Student Body []
• “Loved the Professors” []
• Hectic Campus Life []
• Passion - Teaching Youth []
• Choosing to Major in Government []
• Cornell Redo? []
• RE: Missing out on STEM []
• Cornell’s Role in Prepping for the Future []
• Advice for Aspiring Students []
• UG - “Make Lifelong Friends” []
  

Our Guest: Ettie Nikolova is a graduate of Cornell University with Bachelor’s degree in Government and Russian Studies. Ettie later graduated with a MBA from Yale School of Management.

Memorable Quote: “Use your undergraduate as an opportunity to make lifelong friends.”

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