Episode summary introduction: Gobi Dasu, a Stanford University alum talks about his college years. How he finished his undergraduate program in 2 years, and became a “digital nomad” after graduating, and then returned to Stanford for Graduate study and enjoyed “all that Stanford had to offer”.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Being a student at Stanford University
  
• The Decision to graduate in 2 years
  
• Why he came back to graduate school
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• “The Race to Get Out”  [1:55]
  
• Why Stanford [3:54]
  
• From High School to Stanford [7:25]
  
• Classes at Stanford [9:01]
  
• Diverse Classmates [11:25]
  
• High Quality Instruction [13:52]
  
• The Decision to Graduate in 2 Years! [18:00]
  
• How to Graduate in 2 Years! [22:16]
  
• Campus Life and Living [25:43]
  
• Digital Nomad Years [32:35]
  
• Returning to Stanford for Grad School [40:17]
  
• Tips for Aspiring Students [42:47]
  
• “Enjoy all that Stanford has to offer” [47:29]
  

Our Guest: Gobi Dasu majored in Computer Science from Stanford University. Gobi has a Masters in Computer Science from Stanford University as well. He is currently a PhD candidate for Human Computer Interaction at Northwestern University. Gobi is also the Founder of LD Talent.

Memorable Quote: "Treating Life like a work of art”

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