Victor Zheng's Friends: Recent Episodes
Victor Zheng
Kieran and I talk about Pokemon names, Percy Jackson and the houses, life goals, traveling abroad, college organizations, friends, and more.
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Andres tells me about life in Arizona and what it was like moving away from home, working at Amazon, his passion for music, and much more!!
Andres talks to me about being a transfer student from UT Dallas and how he ended up at Texas A&M. We talk about what a friend means to us, some of our goals in life, family and emotional connections, and more!
Allison and I dive deep into what is important to us and how the environment we were brought up in shaped us into who we are today. We talk about engineering, impact, the type of people we surround ourselves with, what having a twin is like, and much more!
Matthew tells me about himself, his values, hobbies, what he envisions himself doing in the future, and a few moments where has grown the most, and more!
Joseph and I talk about what looking for a full-time job looked like. We go through the ups and the downs of the process and talk about what worked well for us, what didn't, and how we felt while going through this stressful time.
Taylor tells me about her internship in South Africa this past summer and what it was like working in a start-up. We explore our 'why' and what helps keep us grounded as well as future possibilities in mechanical engineering and much more.
Esteban and I talk about living in the Carolinas, friendships, the job searching process, the future, and more!
Hayden talks to me about what success means to him and the future. He reflects on his final semester, looks forward to what awaits him after college, and much more!
Ryan talks to me about all things mechanical engineering, spending extra time in Aggieland, his roommates, senior design, and much more!
Kambrey walks me through her time in college, what lies ahead for her in the future, her family, and much more!
Kareem and I talk about anything and everything from how he moved to America, music, social media, volunteering, and so much more.
Lauren and I give our thoughts on Taylor's newest re-release including our favorite songs from The Vault, All Too Well the short film as well as the 10 minute version, and a few predictions of what to expect from Taylor next.
Michael and I talk about the job searching process, being a 5th year, our time in college, and much more!
Sam talks to me about how he ended up at A&M as someone who grew up from Georgia, his senior design team, working out, and much more!
Ellie and Blake breakdown what it is like living in a household of 3 girls and 1 guy, roommate dynamics, how this situation came to be, and more!
Paige convinces me that I should have applied for the MS Finance program and industrial engineering. She also talks about her faith, dance, and shows me how to wire my headphones and microphones for optimal sound #processefficiency
Kyle sheds light on his journey from engineering to business. He graduated with his undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering and is currently finishing up his Masters of Science in Finance. He talks about some of the differences in his engineering roles and finance roles and also his internship with Capital One during the summer of 2021.
Lauren tells me about roundabouts, her plants, her family, her interest in sustainability and civil engineering, and much more!
Chris and I recall our days in middle school and high school together and people who have impacted us. He talks about his college experience, involvement with Camp Kesem, chess, and more!
Brandon talks about his family and friends, his mindset shift from freshman year to senior year, the gym, future plans, and much more!
Ruby tells me about her study abroad experience in Denmark, the book she is in the process of writing and her inspiration behind it, her goals for the future, and much more!
Dori gives me the rundown on her life at Oklahoma State University, an overall overview of the past four years for her, what she intends to go into post-grad, and much more!
Alli talks to me about her summer working for PepsiCo in Washington as well what it was like adjusting to working away from home. She shares values that are important to her, organizations in college that have shaped her, and much more!
Manav and I talk briefly about our high school years together before diving into our senior design projects, group dynamics and leadership, mechanical engineering, consulting, and more!!
Gregg and I talk about the engineering career fair that happens at Texas A&M and a few tips and tricks that have worked for us over the years. Gregg has interned at CITGO and Chevron, and he currently works as a Process Engineer at Koch Industries. I have interned with Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Honeywell, and Eaton. Both of us have been through an in-person and virtual career fair and wanted to share our experiences! Time stamps are below.
Resume - 1:10
Career Fair: - 21:00
Interviews - 52:05
Kat sheds light on her life after college as she had to move from Frisco, Texas to Denver, Colorado for her full-time job. She talks about what the transition process looked like for her, how she spends her time, and how much she enjoys the post-grad life.
Reagan tells me about her summer doing research and living in Houston, why she chose to major in Biomedical Engineering and minor in Spanish, her love for service, her friends Lauren and Kate, and much more!
Matt and I talk about our summer spent in Raleigh and finding our way around a new city, transferring colleges to Michigan where he has since found his home, his interest in sports management, and more.
Melissa reflects on her past four years of college and how she has changed over the years, EDM and how she got into it, and we take a glimpse into her future as she graduates Texas A&M!!
Sharat tells me about Travis Scott, why he switched to petroleum engineering, and he walks me through his years in college. He gives me some advice on being a 5th year, talks to me about people he looks up to, what he plans on doing after college, and much more!
Jocie gives me an update on her senior design project and mechanical engineering in general. She tells me about how she got into hiking and camping, and she recounts memories the past few years that have helped her grow both professionally and personally.
Josh talks to me about the PA (Physician Assistants) process, the Rec and the best things about working there, his core values, being a senior about to graduate college, and more!
Michael tells me about formative experiences he has had in college, how he got into creating music, watermelon, engineering, and much more!!
Kiersten tells me what it was like moving around the world throughout her childhood and how she ultimately ended up at Texas A&M. She talks about her time in the Student Engineers' Council, different lessons she has learned throughout college, personal development, and post-graduation life. Listen in to hear us bond over Taylor Swift and much more!
Kyler and I take a walk back into memory lane by looking back at freshman year, sharing experiences throughout the years with our mechanical engineering group, and fun trips we took along the way. He talks about his faith and what it means to him as well as the post-graduate life he is about to embark on.
Owen and I talk about what it was like growing up as an Asian American. We talk about the representation of Asian Americans in media and society in general. Additionally, we talk about his close group of friends he made in high school, what a successful life looks like to us, Kanye West, and a surprise guest visit.
Mikaylin and I recap our experience with Fish Camp 2021, all the events leading up to the first night of meeting our camp, and everything in between. We talk about life in general, some of her closest friends she has made in college, her favorite memories from the past few years, and much more.
Maddie talks to me about her desire to go into the world of sports management, what she has done with the 12th Man Productions here at Texas A&M, what it was like being the president of her sorority Zeta Tau Alpha, her senior year overall as well as life after college, Big Bootie Mixes, and much more!!
Ty talks to me about his journey through college. He talks about growing up in Louisiana, how he ended up in Texas, his future in chemical engineering, how he has learned to balance the academic and social aspects of college, professional development, the time he created his own internship opportunity, his dancing tendencies, and so much more!!
JD and I cover the entire spectrum of things to talk about. We talk about his side hobby of welding and design, being outdoors, his time in college and how he has changed over the years, his 'vibes' book idea, what it is like having only girl siblings, where he sees himself in the future, and more!!
Andres and I bond over our similarities in engineering. He talks about why he got into computer science, his family, his role within the Student Engineers’ Council, music and the saxophone, working out because the both of us are absolute gym rats, and more!!
Sophia and I kinda just catch up on life. She tells me about why she chose to major in psychology, how much she enjoys serving those with special needs, fun and not so fun times in college, her mother, being an enneagram type 2 (whoop), and pretty much everything in between. Her and I reminisce on how we met, old and new Taylor Swift, and animal crackers and fruit snacks.
Meghan and I talk about our misfortunes from this past week with the snow, power outages, and more. She also talks about what she would like to do with her mechanical engineering degree, the Student Engineers’ Council and her role as the Engineering Development Chair, how the Zachry Leadership Program has impacted her, Taylor Swift, working out, painting, and much more!!
James talks about what it was like living in different countries, why he chose Texas A&M, his career path and aspirations, hobbies, and much more!!
Will and I talk about patience, why he chose to pursue a masters in finance, and his interest in oil and gas and energy. He also talks about his role in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as part of the External Affairs team, being a counselor in Fish Camp and FREE, his friends in college, and his OG partner in crime Grayson!!
Abby talks to me about anything and everything. She tells me about some of her “free-spirited” moments, EDM and rave culture, her experience as a chair during a virtual fish camp + her partner (who was my former roommate), her plans/unfinished plans for the future, her time in college, and more!!
James talks about his love for singing and the A Cappella group he is part of, HardChord DynaMix. He talks about his engagement, his family, his outlook on post-college life, and he looks back on his favorite memories at Texas A&M University and more!
Mason looks back on college and all of the experiences he has had. He talks about organizations like the Student Engineers' Council and One Army that have impacted him, different people who mean a lot to him, and how he has grown throughout the years. We also take a peak into his future plans!
Mckenzie talks about Biomedical Engineering and explains to me pretty much everything I need to know about the major. She talks to me about her situation with COVID, what she is currently up to with her extracurriculars, and she answers some rapid fire type questions at the end!!
Rob and I have an in-depth discussion about the outlook of the Oil and Gas market, him being a petroleum engineering major, and different events and people in his life that has triggered his growth. He talks about Fish Camp and what being a chair means to him, and he goes on about various goals he set for himself in 2021.
Andre talks to me about his childhood, his family, EDM, and different formative experiences in college. We both bond over how we will be getting to spend an entire 5th year here at Texas A&M and so much more!
Wasiq talks about the post-graduate life, reaching out to others, and what he has been up to the past year. He talks about different things he learned while living alone, establishing himself in the professional world during COVID, and much more!
Makenna tells me about everything going on in her life. She talks about how much she has enjoyed being part of Delta Sigma Pi at Oklahoma State University and different leadership positions she's held, how her friends in Tri Delta (and DSP) have impacted her, her relationship, her family, and much more!!
Kieryn talks about her experience at Duke and educates me on all things Duke related (including tenting and seeing Zion Williamson play). She talks about different college experiences that have shaped her into who she is, what is has been like studying Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer engineering, and a few goals for the upcoming year.
Kendall talks about his passion for creation and building, the lessons he learned as he went through the mechanical engineering degree program, how he has grown throughout college, his role as a Marketing Chair in the Student Engineers' Council, and much more!
Negien recaps her college experience, why she chose chemical engineering, her goals for the year, what she is most proud of, and more!! Lots of laughs and randomness in this one.
Matthew talks about his faith, his experience as a delegate, director, and chair in the Memorial Student Center Abbott Family Leadership Conference, what it was like going through multiple major changes, his favorite moments in college, and much more!
Suyash reflects on his time in college, his involvement with the Student Government Association, starting the freshmen leadership organization FEAST, and his study abroad experiences. He talks about his public health major, how it relates to what he is doing right now with COVID-19, and much more!
Jon talks about scuba diving, what it was like being part of the TAMU Datathon and putting on a virtual hackathon, and why he chose computer science as his field of study. He goes in-depth about his experiences in college - specifically what it was like overloading his schedule with commitments, the beauty of fasta pasta, and much more!
Harrison talks about his time growing up, being in check with his emotions, the job searching process (plus a surprise!!), what it was like running the EnVision Conference as part of the Student Engineers' Council, leadership, and much more.
Ashley talks about her study abroad to Europe and how COVID changed everything, why she wanted to be a Civil Engineer and her involvement as a counselor in FREE and as the Vice President of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Ashley and I talk about working out and the Rec like the gym rats we are, life after college, and more!
Ashley talks to me about her involvement with Engineers Week in the Student Engineers' Council, how baking and chemical engineering are related, her friends and family, and much more!!
Spencer talks about his professional and internship experiences, his journey throughout college, his leadership within the Student Engineers' Council, his roommates of three years, and more.
Riley talks about physics and math, his interest for both, and his plans regarding those in the future. He talks about the 2020 A&M Football Team, his love of Dallas sports, and much more!!
Bella catches me up on her life. She talks about what it was like to be part of PAID, living through COVID times, and her family and friends.
Bryn talks about all things Tik Tok, podcasts, friends, and plants (duh!). Lots and lots of laughs in this one. Shoutout to Annie, Emily, and Sidney!
Dan talks about his time in FREE and his experience as a counselor and executive, his passions and interests, his relationship with his friends, Naruto, girls, and much more!!!
Elie talks to me about all aspects of her college experience. She talks about her leadership in Fish Camp and FAST, her artistic capabilities, her passions and friends, and much more!!
College "Sister" Megan talks about her childhood and how she developed a close relationship with her father and sister. She also opens up about how engineering has mentally affected her. Victor and Megan discuss the Bachelorette (spoiler warning), relationships, and much more. Lots to unpack here!!
Lynsey talks about her time growing up and living in different countries and mechanical engineering. She talks about the awesome people she has met throughout her time in college and her unique ability to bring people together (iykyk). Lynsey and Victor share lots of laughs about lots of random things!
Austin Gunn takes me into his world of photography, his passion for the automotive industry, and his goals for the future. He talks about his amazing sister and reflects on their time growing up together, and of course he tells me about his Spotify Wrapped and much more!!
Long time friend Gregg reflects on his time at Texas A&M and his role in the Student Engineers’ Council. He talks about his experience being a transfer student, his long distance relationship, and the 2021 NBA season. Victor and Gregg also walk down memory lane about high school and Victor's current dating life.
Maileen talks about her passion for public health, her time at San Jose State University, growing up as a Filipino American, living in California, and much more!!
Blake talks about his time in the Student Engineers' Council and what it was like to run the Career Fair, his vinyl records, dreams and aspirations, and more fun stuff!!
Sumedh talks about all things engineering and professional development, the people he surrounds himself with, his parents, and much more!!
Drew talks about computing, graphic design, mental health and his struggles, Fish Camp and leadership, artificial intelligence, and anything else you could think of. Hopefully we don't get taken over by technology before the next episode drops!
Michael “Sauce” Bailey shares his love for the arts and music, growing up as a minority, being an ENFJ male, and lots more!!!
Special guest Annie enlightens me about all things dance and dance science. She talks about her college experience, tik tok, her roommates and friends, working at Beutel, Fish Camp, and so much more!!
Alex talks about his football career, biomedical sciences, what friendship and relationships look like to him, his roommate superlatives, his sub 10 second ring dunking capabilities, and much more.
TJ gives insight on his time as a 5th year, people in his life that have impacted him, Fish Camp, post-graduation life, Big Bootie Mixes, and a lot more!!
Sydney talks about psychology, her involvement with the Texas A&M helpline, enneagram, her go-to karaoke songs, and much more!!
Amy talks about computer science, women in STEM, her passion for photography, space, and displays her knowledge as a food pyramid queen!
Luke talks about his family, the MEEN is mean support group, lessons he learned in college, and much more!!
Will talks about his family, FAST, relationship building, his decision to change his major, and all things Naruto.
Ellie talks about her co-op, mental health and anxiety, her leadership with Delta Gamma, Mechanical Engineering, and her little sunshines!!
Dooley talks about Naruto, toxic masculinity, his family, his career and life aspirations, and everything in between.
Olivia goes in-depth about her family, friends, leadership, her time on the ultimate frisbee team and at UNC, and what post-graduation life looks like for her.
Kyle talks about Abilene, his passion for aerospace, his travels abroad, High School Musical, Taylor Swift (of course), and much more.
Anna goes in depth about her involvement with Special Education, her time at Texas A&M, her love for Taylor Swift, and more.