Episode summary introduction: When Iris Li was in the 11th grade in Taiwan, her teachers strongly encouraged her to apply to the US for college. Iris went on to apply to UC Santa Barbara.

Iris graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Global Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Why US? Why UCSB?
  
• Adjusting to Campus Life in the US
  
• Advice to Aspiring Students
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Diverse, Enjoyable UCSB Experience []
  
• Why UC Santa Barbara? []
  
• From Taiwan to US []
  
• Academics at UCSB []
  
• Peers and Profs []
  
• Dorm Life []
  
• Social and Organized Activities []
  
• The Summer Initiatives []
  
• COVID-19 Quarter []
  
• Graduate Study Plans []
  
• Advice for Aspiring Students []
  
• Takeaway: People and Relationships []
  

Our Guest: Iris Li is a graduate of University of California Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Global Studies. Iris plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Policy at the University of California Los Angeles in Fall 2021.

Memorable Quote: Iris to aspiring UCSB applicants: “If you want to study here [UCSB], have a[n] open heart, and have the heart to try out new things”.

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