Episode summary introduction: Reid had a well rounded High School experience. He did mock trial, speech and debate, played soccer, and was a pole vaulter. When time came to look for colleges, he wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to study. But he knew gaining International experience was important.

Reid Furubayashi is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE).

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Choosing Claremont McKenna College
• Majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
• International Experience
• Being a Fulbright Scholar
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Reid Furubayashi, Claremont McKenna College [0:47]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:47]
• Overall Experience [4:12]
• Why Claremont McKenna? [5:58]
• High School Interests[6:49]
• Transition to Claremont [8:21]
• Business-focused Peers [9:45]
• Profs: “Great” [11:51]
• Dorms [12:59]
• Summers [17:42]
• Majoring in PPE [21:52]
• A Fulbright Scholar [23:33]
• How Claremont McKenna prepared you for post-College? [27:07]
• Claremont Redo [29:10]
• Advice to Aspirants [31:20]
• Memories: Birthday Dunk [33:12]

Our Guest: Reid Furubayashi is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Memorable Quote: “I took a lot of politics courses and philosophy courses. And having the diversity of thought in each course actually made the conversation, like, much richer. I think socially, sometimes it was tough to navigate.” Reid on the diversity on campus.

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