Episode summary introduction: Miloni wanted to go college in a “real city” like say New York City. Unfortunately for Miloni, her parents were not for it. They wanted her to be in Los Angeles.

Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Why UCLA ?
• Focus on International Study
• Campus Activities
• Year-long Study in Madrid
• Advice to Applicants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Miloni Gandhi, UCLA [1:02]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:03]
• UCLA - “Vast Campus”[5:39]
• Why UCLA? [7:57]
• High School Interests [9:17]
• Rocky Start at UCLA [11:21]
• Diverse Classmates [14:40]
• Approachable Profs [19:47]
• Dorm Living [20:16]
• Vibrant Campus Life [22:51]
• Junior in Madrid [28:42]
• Summers [33:03]
• On Majoring in Int’l Dev Studies and Geography [35:11]
• UCLA Role in Shaping Career [37:52]
• UCLA Redo? [39:39]
• Advice to Aspirants [41:39]
• “Bruin Spirit” [46:32]

Our Guest: Miloni Gandhi is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Geography. Miloni then graduated with a MA and PhD in Social Sciences and Comparative Education from UCLA. Miloni can be reached at miloni@goexperienceinternational.com.

Memorable Quote: “Professors are approachable if you approach them.”

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