Episode summary introduction: Namrata wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to study, and Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) let her experiment for a couple of years, before she had to decide.

Namrata Vakkalagadda is a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences and a minor in Computer Science.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Why WashU?
• The Programs and Resources on Campus
• Advice for College Applicants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction and Podcast Highlights []
  
• The WashU Experience []
  
• Why WashU []
  
• Transition to WashU from High School []
  
• High Achieving Peers []
  
• The Profs and Teaching []
  
• Dorms and Great Food! []
  
• Clubs and Organizations []
  
• Summer Experiences []
  
• Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences []
  
• Advice to Aspiring Students []
  
• Keeping Mind Open Pays! []
  

Our Guest: Namrata Vakkalagadda is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences, and a minor in Computer Science. Namrata currently with a leading Consulting Firm.

Memorable Quote: Namrata to applicants “It [WashU] is an easy application process. So definitely recommend adding it to your box”.

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