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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