Episode summary introduction: In high school, Lydia grew up with a love for science, sports and school spirit. When she started to think about college, she looked for colleges that could offer those very same things.

Lydia Piendel is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and Psychology.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Why Notre Dame?
• Dementia Research
• Sports and School Spirit
• Study Abroad
• Advice to Aspiring Students
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Lydia Piendel, U of Notre Dame [0:54]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:48]
• “Overwhelmingly Positive Experience” [5:00]
• Why Notre Dame? [6:07]
• Interests in High School [8:19]
• Transition to Notre Dame [9:45]
• Kind Classmates [14:07]
• Excellent Profs [16:05]
• Dorm Life [18:36]
• Soccer and Other Sports [24:12]
• Summer Experiences [28:36]
• Studying Abroad Down Under [31:37]
• Majoring in Bio and Psychology [34:43]
• Research Grant - Travel Included [38:41]
• What Next for Lydia? [45:08]
• Notre Dame Redo? [46:24]
• Advice to Aspiring Students [48:08]
• Memories: Eve of a Home Game [49:37]
  

Our Guest: Lydia Piendel is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Psychology and Catholic Social Traditions.

Memorable Quote: “I was not a very open minded person when I first went [to Notre Dame], and I found that I didn't love my roommates right away. And I wish that I had been a little bit more open minded to get to know more people.”

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