College Brew by Writer's Qi: Recent Episodes
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The shift to the virtual paradigm. How can you seek profile building opportunities and up skill within an open space? by U-Penn alumnus, Chris Zhu!
Erica Sin from Arborbridge and Abhinav Garg, Sat n Paper discuss how the standardized test trend has changed in the past year. Despite many universities going test optional, many students still managed to take them and submit the scores! So is it still relevant in 2021?
Discover your aptitude so that you can choose the right college major. How do you make the right choices?Joyce Lane from My Future Choice Ltd and Benjamin Atkins from the University of Birmingham gave us great insights into how your aptitude can tie in with what degree and career choices you make.
Dhruva & Stephen, Directors of Lumiere Education gave us a great insight into why research is a great way for high school students to expand on their analytical skills. Get insights on its benefits from their students Rushma & Ishita and what you could do by undertaking these programs!
Dr. Tom McClelland from the University of Cambridge and Mr. Oliver Yang from the Cambridge Center for International Research talk about why research is an important skill that high school students need to acquire. They also detail how to navigate the research process especially at high school and what it could teach you along the way.
Why is debating a key skill and how can it benefit you? We gathered great insights from Rajiv Kacholia, Stanford Alumni on how debating can improve your inherent communication skills!
Meet Parsons expert for portfolio tips & xyz to learn about the culinary professions. What are the advantages of specialising?Meet Lauren Kushnick from the Parsons School of Design (USA) and Max Behesht from the Culinary Arts Academy (Switzerland) and understand why specializing during your undergraduate degree is actually not a bad idea! Learn more about the benefits of specialization and the difference between specializing in UG vs PG.
Highlighting opportunities in UK, Australia & India. How do you put forward the best application?The University of Bristol (UK), University of Sydney (Australia), and Ashoka University (India) gave us great insights into the differing applications systems in each of these countries. Along with insights into the application process, they also gave us information on the job prospects that comes with the different courses that you can undertake after high school.
Green card application insights with LCR Capital! How to live the American dream. Raj Chinai from LCR Capital Partners gives some great insights into the various immigration routes to get a green card in the US! Barring H1B, EB5 visas are also getting increasingly popular, but why? Check out the podcast to learn more!
Anjali Raghbeer (Writers Qi) in conversation with Viral Doshi. Thank you Mr. Viral Doshi for your wonderful insights, and some great tips on when we need to start building our profile and how to do it! How do you decide the right college? 🏢 How do you narrow down the course? 📚
Join us in a session with Ashoka and Plaksha, two universities that are redefining the methodology of education in India.
Rishi and Anjali talk about SATs and college apps. Rishi aspires to go to Stanford and is passionate about dance, business, and math!
With the onset of October, we are pleased to welcome yet another student guest on our Page! A second-year student from NMIMS, Mumbai, Mahir is a BBA student who’s into football and conspiracy theories!
Interested in Computer Science? Learn about Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, and many interesting aspects. Join us in a conversation with Dr. Dybrowski from the University of Cambridge!
Worried about how you're going to get started on your paper? Listen to find out on how to make that process easy!
Let’s talk about college and movies!
In conversation with Ida Ali on how she managed her college apps, what she’s doing now and how she finds Chapman University! Anjali shares tips about college apps, managing your time and staying motivated!
Writers Qi teams up with India's No. 1 Success coach, Anand Chulani, to bring a session for high schoolers on how to discover your potential! This workshop guides and helps students to become confident about their choices and discover their true calling! Become an ABSOLUTE CHAMPION!
In this video Doris Bechstein (International market manager India) discusses in depth the admission process for one of the topmost UK universities, Bristol University. Viewers can virtually tour the campus, be informed about admissions during the unprecedented times of Covid-19, and learn about life at Bristol. Judy Laing (professor of mental health law at Bristol University) has vast experience in undergraduate and graduate studies. This video answers frequent questions regarding the UCAS application. Doris Bechstein walks viewers through the vast selection of studies ranging from textiles to fine arts.
This time we’re in conversation with Shreenidhi, a passionate art student! We discuss Indian food, architecture, the stigma around an arts degree and so much more!
In this takeover, we’re in conversation with Mudit, a soon to be University of Toronto student. We discuss career opportunities, how to write a great essay and sports!
In this episode we’re in conversation with Sanil Mittal, we discuss scuba diving, traveling and the admissions process along with much more!
Akshat Malu: In conversation with Akshat Malu, Babson freshman. In this takeover, we cover theatre, the admissions process and tips on avoiding procrastination!
Discuss how students can communicate their interest to U.S. college coaches as potential student-athletes, the admission related process, and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) timing and restrictions. Insights into the multiple layers to the process that start well before the actual college application cycle. TIps for parents and students to be realistic in identifying athletic talent while also understanding that academic results need to also match the academic rigor of the institution.
Answering some of the Frequently Asked Questions about Northeastern University. This video is in continuation of the Northeastern University campus tour. Here we're covering some of the very basic and common to all questions about housing, cost of living, program intensity, and job opportunities in Boston. Most of the questions answered in this video are also applicable to other universities in Boston like Boston University, University of Massachusetts Boston, MIT, Tufts University, Boston College, etc. If you have any additional general questions or program-specific questions then please drop them in the comments section for all of us to see the answers.
Writers Qi in conversation with Lauren Kushnick from Parsons School of Design for tips on preparing your art & design portfolio. This webinar is a must-attend for students and their families interested in art colleges.
In this video, three US graduates from prestigious universities: Columbia, Northeastern, and UPenn talk about the majors they selected, their college experience and life after graduation. They discuss their respective fields in business, biology and computer science. This video is perfect for students with questions about life as a university student, looking for guidance from those with first-hand experience.
Covid-19 has put many students hoping to apply for university abroad in unprecedented situations. In this webinar, WritersQi discusses college applications with Erica Sin, Director, Arborbridge (SAT Test Prep) and Paul Greene (ex Admissions Officer at Boston University). This video is for students affected by COVID-19, who cannot participate in their extracurricular activities, attend internships or simply have had to go home because of COVID-19.
In this video Professor McQuade of Columbia University discusses in detail the Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program, a pre-college course by Columbia University. This is a program started by Columbia Business school to foster entrepreneurship among students. Professor McQuade discusses how the prestigious university has continued its summer programmes even in the time of Covid-19.
This video is our first episode of College Brew, college counselling brought to your home by WritersQi in times of Covid-19. In this video, Anne Corriveau, the director of International Admissions at Boston University discusses the admission process for education at Boston University and the opportunities available at the university. She provides insight on how to make your application stand out. She is joined by a current student who shares her experience and application tips for prospective students. She also shares mock profiles of students who were admitted to Boston University.
In this podcast, Irfan Nooruddin discusses the current situation for students at Georgetown University, and shares insights on the admissions process for international students at Georgetown. Being a Professor at the School of Foreign Services, he gives insight into what Georgetown University looks for in applicants. He is also joined by alumni who share their experiences about the curriculum, difficulties and life in general at Georgetown University.
This video is for all students looking to pursue their college education at the prestigious New York University. Alexander Polk, the assistant director of admissions discusses in detail the current admission process for Indian students and international students. He shares information regarding different majors be it mathematics, business, engineering or literature. He discusses each school of NYU such as Tisch, Stern, Gallatin, Tandon and other schools. He also talks about the impressive study abroad programs in Florence, London and Paris (among others!) and how the university is taking safety measures during times of COVID.
Boarding schools in the United Kingdom provide an excellent foundation and opportunities for young students. British boarding schools pride themselves with premiere facilities and education offering internationally recognised qualifications. This video is specifically for Indian students looking to pursue an education at a boarding school in the United Kingdom.
Answering some frequently asked questions about studying liberal arts in conversation with Adam Sapp from Pomona college, a part of the Claremont Consortium, and Lisa Shen from Swarthmore college. This webinar covers common philosophies about a liberal arts education. It also discusses information about liberal arts studies in general and is applicable to the majority of liberal arts universities. This is an informative video for anyone looking to pursue a liberal arts degree.