Dominic grew up playing Football. He was in the National Honor Society. He was involved in community service in school. When time came for college, He was recruited to play football.

Dominic Perkaj is a graduate of Columbia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Choosing Columbia
• Majoring in Political Science & Government
• Varsity Football
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Dominic Perkaj, Columbia University [0:41]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:27]
• Overall Experience [3:39]
• Why Columbia? [4:42]
• High School Interests [5:57]
• Recruited to Play Football [7:50]
• “Tough” Transition to Columbia [8:50]
• “Intelligent” Peers [12:21]
• Interesting Professors [14:17]
• Balancing Football and Academics [16:22]
• Campus Living [19:44]
• Spring Football & Campus Activities [22:49]
• Summers [25:20]
• Why Major in PolSci and Government? [27:20]
• Why Commercial Real Estate? [29:13]
• Columbia’s Impact [30:14]
• Columbia Redo [31:45]
• Advice to Aspirants [33:49]
• Memories: Milano Market [35:55]

Our Guest: Dominic Perkaj is a graduate of Columbia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government. Dominic is currently pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School- Columbia University.

Memorable Quote: “What are some of the things that you're doing that really make you stand out?” Dominic’s advice to Aspiring Students.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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