Episode summary introduction: In his high school in Punjab India, Tushar pursued Physics, Chemistry and Math, with Math being his strong suit. He participated in a number of Olympiad competitions. He was part of the Indian Red Cross Society and volunteered at social events and causes.

Tushar Sharma is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Choosing Iowa State University
• Majoring in Management Information Systems
• Campus Jobs and Internships
• Advice to Aspirants

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Tushar Sharma, Iowa State University [0:46]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:46]
• Overall Experience [4:35]
• Why ISU? [5:47]
• High School Interests [8:23]
• Transition from India to ISU [12:07]
• The Peers [15:45]
• Profs & Teaching [17:46]
• Campus Living [21:13]
• Campus Activities [24:30]
• The Summers [25:48]
• Major: From Computer Engineering to MIS [31:30]
• ISU Impact post-College [34:13]
• ISU Redo [38:24]
• Advice to Aspirants [42:09]
• Memories: The Zodiac Jinx [45:05]

Our Guest: Tushar Sharma is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems.

Memorable Quote: “... I was a total total introvert who would just love to sit in a corner, don't talk to anybody, keep focused, keep your focus on your studies and go home after that. But that switched to being more towards the extrovert style. I don't know why that happened. ” Tushar on his personality change over the first couple of semesters.

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