Episode summary introduction: Seth was quite clear that he wanted to go to the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). So sure that he applied for Early Decision.

Seth Shapiro is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Why Penn?
• Academic and Campus Life
• Smart and Social Penn Students
• Advice for Aspirants
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction [0:45]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:28]
• “Monumental Period in my life” [5:12]
• Why Penn? [6:14]
• Interests in High School [8:09]
• Transition from High School to Penn [9:41]
• Smart and Social Peers [11:53]
• Dorms & Food [16:18]
• Friendly Penn Culture [19:19]
• College Summers [21:51]
• Redo: How would you relive the Penn Years? [23:40]
• Advice to Aspirants [27:24]
• Fav Penn Memories [31:28]
  

Our Guest: Seth Shapiro is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Seth subsequently got an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Memorable Quote: Seth on leaving home for college: “It is a little bit of a shock to go from coming home & having your meal prepared, and having a set schedule by which you live most of your life by, to having a little bit more autonomy.”

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