Episode summary introduction: A first generation student, Rifat was in student government in High School, involved in Social Science projects, math club and tutoring other kids. He worked on programs for middle school kids from the inner city.

Rifat Mursalin is a graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & French.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• On choosing Emory University
• Majoring in Economics and French
• Tutoring & Social Entrepreneurship
• Fulbright to Malaysia
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Rifat Mursalin, Emory [0:57]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:03]
• Emory - Transformative Experience [5:06]
• Why Emory? [6:16]
• High School Interests [8:26]
• Transition to Emory - “Shock” [10:20]
• Diverse Peers [13:15]
• Professors - “Great Experience” [15:55]
• Comfortable Dorms [19:11]
• Model UN, Tutoring, Social Entrepreneurship [22:27]
• Summer Experiences [27:33]
• Emory Scholars Program [30:54]
• Majoring in Econ & French [34:29]
• Fulbright in Malaysia [38:29]
• Emory Redo [43:39]
• Advice to Aspirants [47:16]
• Memories: Halloween Tradition [49:25]

Our Guest: Rifat Mursalin is a graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & French.

Memorable Quote: “And you know, I was a teen, and a first generation college student, ... I didn't really know what to expect exactly when I got to college, even in terms of academic rigor.”

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