Episode summary introduction: In high school, Andy was a driven and busy high schooler. He was in student government. He was the President of the Honor Society. He was a student athlete and played Varsity Tennis. By his own account, Andy was in every conceivable club in High School.
Andy Ng is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Urban Education and Social Entrepreneurship.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Choosing New York University
Freshman Year in NYU, London
Majoring in English & Education
Winning Pitching Competition for Middle School Program
Advice to Aspirants
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introduction to Andy Ng, NYU [1:03]
Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:04]
NYU “Shaped My Life” [5:44]
Why NYU? [7:30]
High School Interests [9:44]
Transition - First Year in London [12:12]
NYU London Program [15:59]
Outside of Class in London [17:39]
London to NY [20:40]
Type A Classmates [22:59]
“Incredible” Profs [25:02]
Entrepreneurship & Edu Activities [27:12]
Dorms & Activities [30:32]
Summers [33:56]
NYU Redo? [41:38]
Advice to Aspiring Students [45:09]
“Trust your Gut” [49:38]
Our Guest: Andy Ng is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Urban Education and Social Entrepreneurship. Andy later earned a Master of Education degree from Harvard University.
Memorable Quote: “I want to encourage everybody to follow their gut and really trust it. And sometimes, if things don't work out, like, that's totally okay.” Andy Ng.
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