REAQT: Recent Episodes
Sameer Bhuyan
Hi, my name is Sameer Bhuyan, and welcome to REAQT, a podcast that helps students of all ages and grades by listening to the experiences and stories of guest speakers and take away some ideas and lessons that will assist them to advance in their scholastic journey. I will be inviting high school and college graduates to come on and have a good time while talking about their ups and downs. Our motto: THINK, LEARN, APPLY, PROCEED. Start listening NOW. Make sure to follow and share! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Episode 61 - Part 2! We're back with feedback, stories, and insights Dhruv wants to share. Tune in and hear it all!
Welcome back Dhruv! This episode is a continuation of the series with Dhruv Mahajan. He's been a frequent guest on the show who brings great insights and ideas. I appreciate him for his time and commitment to helping the future generation grow.
Disclaimer: this is my first and probably the only real episode of 2023 so I might have half-aed this episode! Please bear with me!
We're back with Ruchir Patel, RBS '23. He joins us and explains what life post-undergrad looks like. We talk about jobs, school, and other topics!
Hey folks! I know I've been MIA. Things got crazy. But no excuses! I'll start uploading a lot more content and bringing on more guests. Stay tuned!
Hey folks!! This is a special episode since my guest is Wesley Cheng. He's a former East Brunswick student and RU alumni! He's a wholesome and awesome human being! Take a listen to his advice and thoughts!
Check out this episode with Ruchir Patel. As Ruchir starts his career, he wants to share some advice for those looking for full-time roles and having a positive outlook.
A quick update on what some financial advisors feel about your savings during a recession. Feel free to start researching on how much to save for the upcoming months.
Link to an interesting article I got some facts from: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/430977?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=LinkInBio&
Another cool website to check out: bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/how-to-prepare-for-a-recession/
Be well!
Check out a cool topic I read about recently. This is quite an informal episode, so I apologize to my professional network. Make sure to subscribe for upcoming interviews and discussions.
Be well, y'all!
Hey folks. This is a quick update for you all. A recession is being predicted and I ask you folks to do some digging for yourselves. A major bank made its declaration and it is throwing people off balance. Take a read of this article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/05/business/recession-inflation-economy/index.html
Let me know what folks think. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hey folks! I want to talk about the financial crisis going on in Sri Lanka. This episode is important for you folks to get an idea of what problems are being faced by Sri Lankans. This is just an introduction to the topic, and I encourage you all to do some more research and learn about how you can help! Make sure to share this episode with those who do not know about it.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hey folks! Take a listen to Dhruv Mahajan coming back on this show! He gave us a really entertaining episode. It may be a little controversial, but that's what we love! It's his opinions that make him an outstanding speaker, mentor, and friend. Take a listen and make sure to share with those who'd love the episode. As always, stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hey folks! Welcome back! Today's episode is about my interview with a Wall St bank. I have some experience with these banks, but this one was quite different. Take a listen and tell me what y'all think! Feel free to email me with any questions: reaqt.group@gmail.com
Song of the week: For Tonight by Giveon
Hey folks! Take a listen to what's new with the SAT! Some big changes can bring some big uncertainties! Let me know what yall think and stay tuned for the next episode!
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Hey folks! In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU and a prevailing leader, Unnati Agarwal. Unnati is a Rutgers Business School Senior studying BAIT & Finance. For our newer guests who don’t know, BAIT stands for Business Analytics and Info Tech. I met Unnati at BITS, Business Info Tech Society. She’s been amazing leading the team and helping hundreds of students, including me. Tune in to hear about what she has to say about school, work, life, and more!
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hello everyone. Welcome back to our podcast. We are kicking off our guest speaker series for this season with some fun! In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU and a dominant leader, Ibrahim Nazir. Ibrahim is a Rutgers Engineering Student studying Biomedical engineering and an emerging entrepreneur. I met Ibrahim at RES, Rutgers Entrepreneurial Society. Tune in to listen to his advice, his academic journey, and so much more!! Make sure to share this episode with anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship, Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, or someone who needs some advice. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Tune in to hear some rapid reports from the past few days! Please send your messages here: https://anchor.fm/sameer-kumar0/message or reaqt.official@gmail.com
Hey folks. This episode is an informal talk between a college professor and his class. I was fortunate to be in his first-class back on campus. This recording is from the last class he had before the final exam. While the class did revolve around R programming, we spent a great chunk of time talking about life, stocks, and much more. Tune in to hear this great legend at RBS! :-)
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hey everyone! Check out this episode revolving around entrepreneurship, Client Retention, quality of life, and more! For a change, the guest on this episode is Nisha Sharma, a professional with over a decade of experience. Make sure to listen to end to hear about what tips she has for college students.
Check out Nisha's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSIg1G-AJTWcqR0stPyEtA
Check out Opt Logic: https://cognitivethinkingprogram.com/
Find Nisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishaoptlogic/
Hey everyone! Kickoff the summer with this interview with Jonathan Miller of Empire Selling. Hear what he has to say about college, flip life, entrepreneurship, and much more.
Check out Empire Selling on TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/ZMJK7vFdc
Check out Empire Selling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empirereselling/?hl=en
Check out Jonathan Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-miller10/
SEASON 2 EPISODE 1!!! This episode is about some random tips I read from the book "The Economy of You" by Kimberly Palmer. It's a great book about side-gigs and entrepreneurship. Granted, it was published several years ago, but the lessons are relevant today as well. Take a listen to some really good insights and let me know what you think: reaqt.group@gmail.com
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Thanks for a great 1 year of support and love! I never thought my podcast would be loved so much! Please keep supporting and sharing your thoughts! Feel free to email me: sameerbhuyan1@gmail.com
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Hey everyone. Tune in to hear a short episode about key lessons we can all learn from Star Wars.
Paraphrased from: https://www.lifehack.org/346045/9-life-lessons-can-learn-from-star-wars
Let's talk about the 21-day-habit maker! Change your bad habits or build new, positive habits by tuning in.
Paraphrased from: https://medium.com/swlh/21-day-habit-timeline-how-to-form-a-habit-in-21-days-day-by-day-92298446bf6b#:~:text=However%2C%20a%20recent%20study%20has,days%20until%20it's%20fully%20formed.
What's up, REAQTers? I want to share some of the biggest college myths. Tune in to hear some crazy thoughts and ideas.
Stay well!
Paraphrased from:
https://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/the-10-completely-false-college-myths
https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/myths/top-5-myths-about-college-students-debunked/
https://www.shmoop.com/college/biggest-college-myths-and-legends.html
Tune in to hear my thoughts on the power of "NO".
Elizabeth Olsen Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lev9zK5JWvg
Song: Michael Buble - "Haven't met you yet" - Spotify
For this episode, I would like you all to welcome my guest, who is a connection from high school and a bright student, Parth Shah. Parth is an Edison High School class of 2020 graduate and a Rutgers School of Engineering student. He is a Freshman at Rutgers majoring in Environmental Engineering, describing himself as both an introvert and an extrovert. Tune in to hear his thoughts on online school, high school experiences, and so many more topics.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
What's up, REAQTers? There's been a lot of talk of fintech and insurtech in the news and media, so I decided to make a short episode talking about the two emerging industries. Tune in and hear my thoughts. Stay well, y'all!
What's up, REAQTers? In this episode, I talk a bit about energy drinks. By the end of this podcast, I hope that those who drink it stop their consumption and take care of their health. I hope all is well with y'all!
Stay well! :-)
What's up, everyone?! In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on social media. Is it good for us? Is it bad for us? How can we assess our usage of social media? Tune in to hear my thoughts and opinions.
Stay well! :-)
Hey everyone. For those who are debating on college majors, check out this episode to hear my views and ideas. Stay well, y'all!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my connections from EHS Elyse Encarnacion. Elyse is a Saint Peter’s University freshman studying Nursing. I’ve known her for a long time and she is someone who is always upbeat and brings energy to wherever she goes. Tune in to hear her amazing story!
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but always stay happy!
So, a few weeks ago Tom Brady made even more history by going to his 10th Superbowl and winning his 7th ring. For those who don’t know, he has more wins than any quarterback and team franchise in the NFL. He truly is the lion of goats. Hear my thoughts on the lion and what we can learn from him.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly. stay happy!
Leadership is a big deal. What are the responsibilities of a leader? Are leaders important? Do leaders need to philanthropic? Tune in to hear my thoughts on what leadership means to me and how we can become better leaders. Try to think about what leadership means to you and how you can be a better leader in your environment.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from Rutgers University, Mr. Calvin Schwartz. Calvin is an experienced co-producer working in the media production industry. He is skilled in Radio, Journalism, Film Production, Television, and Media Production. He is a journalist for njdiscover.com, a Novelist, and a broadcaster, co-hosting a local cable talk show in Central Jersey. He also serves on the Advisory Committee of Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers RWJ Medical School, Rutgers Business School Blockchain Hub, and many more. He started a series of YOUTUBE podcast interviews known as "Conversations with Calvin; We the SpecIEs". Tune in to hear about his story from college to entering the media field. He has great advice to share!
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Link to "We the SpecIEs": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC31IWC8K6msaKfBAVyfJuRQ
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my connections from Edison High and RU, Victor Oginni. Victor is a junior at Rutgers University-New Brunswick studying Computer Science. Victor has always been involved with community service and inspiring young people to make themselves better than before. Check out his story and get some ideas on how to get involved and make an impact.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hey everyone! Check out this episode for some easy study habits that may seem obvious but have huge positive effects on the academic journey.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but always stay happy!
Hey everyone! Check out this episode on building trust among those around you. Trust is important, especially when working together in a team. Tune in to hear what I think on how trust can be better built. Make sure to share and like, if you like the content.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Justin Nedwick. Commonly known as TBliss, he is a (Frederick Community College Student from Maryland (majoring in Business Administrations/works part-time while doing social media marketing. He has started an endeavor in music, sharing his rap songs all over the Internet. I met TBliss through a referral by Dhruv who was recently on the show. TBliss has over 1400 monthly listeners. His song Throwback has over 4000 plays. Tune in to hear his journey with college, life, music, and much more!
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Happy 2021! This episode revolves around Imposter Syndrome. We're living in tough times, and tough times make us doubtful. Let's remove the doubt and fear of being a fraud amidst ourselves and those around us.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Hey folks. This is the last podcast for 2020. Let's take a moment to reflect on the year, and celebrate our feats. Yes, it's been a rough and tough year. But, what's great is that we have been able to learn so much and overcome so many different obstacles. In this episode, I share some successes we have had, and ask you to make a short video of what you did. Save these memories!
Have a great holiday season! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Hello everyone. This is Sameer Bhuyan and Welcome to Reaqt, a podcast designed to help you connect with and learn from students and their Journey in figuring out what they want to look forward to in life. In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Briana Reyes. I’ve known Briana since a little before senior year of high school, and we expanded our friendship massively throughout our final year of school. She’s someone I admire and someone who’s taught me a lot. Currently, she’s at Rutgers prospecting in marketing. She's going to share her insights and stories on how to be resilient, self-conscious, and many other qualities. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly. stay happy!
Hey folks. I hope all is well and everyone is staying safe. So, today, I wanted to share the idea of working during college. Tune in to hear my thoughts on working during school! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU, Laurent Shiels. Laurent is a Rutgers University-New Brunswick scholar studying Communication with a minor in entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurship fanatic. Having his own company, Laurent knows the journey of an entrepreneur and a hustler. I met Laurent through a referral by a friend of mine from RSVP, Road to Silicon Valley. Check out his episode to learn about business, entrepreneurship, mental health, and much more. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
Check out his company: https://www.mysolaceapp.com/
Hey everyone. Check out this episode to hear about how I stay updated with the news! Newsletters are a great resource.
As a piece of convenience, I have attached the links to each on the bio of this episode.
- Touristy: https://touristy.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Ftouristy.substack.com%2F
- Dailydropout: http://dailydropout.fyi/
- Bloomberg: 5 things to start your day - https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/markets?source=NLshare
- Wall Street Journal: Daily Discover - https://www.wsj.com/newsletters
- Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily?kid=3a6ec8&utm_source=email_share_header
Hey folks. Here are some of my pointers on LinkedIn. Check it out! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but importantly, stay happy!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU, Hasan Hamad. Hasan is a Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick senior, a tech fanatic, and a great entrepreneur. Like Janice and Jessica, I met Hasan through Road to Silicon Valley and he has helped develop the program to stand out in the Rutgers community. Check out his takes on entrepreneurship, technology, mentorship, and academics. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Disha Kanekar. Disha is an Edison High School class of 2019 graduate, a University of Waterloo student, a major high school icon in student government, a soccer player, and an emerging business leader. I’ve known of Disha since freshman year, and we expanded our friendship in our junior and senior years of high school through several classes and DECA. Tune in to her journey as she moves to a new country and faces interesting situations. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
Hey all. I hope everyone is enjoying the podcast so far! Check out this conversation with Dhruv Mahajan. He's a University of Maryland student prospecting in Business and Marketing. He is an emerging leader in film and video creation. Tune in to hear his stories on making videos and figuring out how to handle different responsibilities and situations. He has a Youtube channel called "Brown Boy Chat". Check out this link: "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqb9JCfpw6n2oo1GyRnnKgA/null" to watch his super cool videos! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy. Thanks, everyone! P.S. I messed up his name in the beginning, so I apologize for that! For those who also don't know how to say it, here's my pronunciation: Dhruv Mahajan (Dhroove MAH-HA-JAAN)!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer friends from RU and someone I look up to, Jessica Birk. Jessica is a Holmdel High School class of 2018 graduate, a junior at the Rutgers Honors College-New Brunswick majoring in Finance and Marketing, a music creator, and an emerging entrepreneur. I met Jessica in a club called Road to Silicon Valley in December 2019, and we developed our friendship throughout the year. I’ve learned quite a lot from her, and her feedback is always in high regards for me. Tune into what Jessica thinks about school, dorming, life, and getting involved outside of academics. As always, stay safe, stay strong, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
This is an episode on how to be more motivated and careful with procrastination. The online school will definitely cause a lack of motivation and high procrastination, so this is dedicated to teaching a bit to those who love to procrastinate. A two word summary of this episode: don't procrastinate! Hope you like this episode. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy.
Hey all. I hope all is well and everyone is staying safe. In this episode, I will be talking with Nidhish Somarouthu, my first guest on the show, who secured two internship opportunities and how he benefited from the different tasks and roles. He will explain how he built himself to be better suited as a student and business leader in the financial industry. To learn more from Nidhish, email him at nidhish.sai@gmail.com. Stay safe! :-)
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Janice Lee. Janice is a Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick student prospecting in Marketing and a concentration in Entrepreneurship. I met Janice at a dinner for RSVP (Road to Silicon Valley), a new program created to help young emerging entrepreneurs get the grips of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, along with other fascinating skills. She is a positive influence in the Rutgers community. Hear Janice speak about the opportunities she seized, how she has grown over the first year of college, and much more. To learn more from Janice, email her at jncelee@gmail.com. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay strong! :-)
As everyone knows, this podcast is geared towards college students as well as high schoolers. This episode, I want to specifically reach out to the current high schoolers or those entering high school. Every time I think about high school, I usually think of a few words and phrases like, “joyful, crazy, one heck of a ride, learning experiences, and many more. I want to share a few tips and pointers that will really help you be in better situations and achieve more. If you have any questions or tips, please email me: sameerbhuyan1@gmail.com. Make sure to share and follow! Stay safe!
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Sanya Singh. Sanya, known commonly as Banat, is an Edison High School class of 2019 graduate, a University of Waterloo student studying Math and Business, a major youth leader in dancing, and an emerging entrepreneur. Listen to what Sanya believes in, how she keeps herself active in school and extracurriculars, what she looks forward to in life, and much more. Make sure to share and subscribe if you like the episode! To learn more from Banat, email her at banatkhural29@gmail.com. Stay safe! :-)
Hello everyone. This is the second part of Ruchit's interview, in which we will talk about life, high school, clubs, and the famous Speedy Query. Listen to the choices that helped him stay sharp and keep succeeding after a tricky first year. To learn from Ruchit, email him at ruchits85@gmail.com
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Ruchit Shah. Ruchit is an Edison High School class of 2018 graduate, a Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick student, and a former EHS Varsity volleyball player. Ruchit was originally a student at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, and after his freshman year, he came back home and started to attend RBS this past fall. This part revolves around his transition and experience being a college student miles away from home. Stay tuned for the other parts to this episode!
Hey all. I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. This short episode revolves around staying positive and keeping your head up. Life can be sucky and work against you. But, you just have to keep striving and make the most of today and every day. In life, we learn about mottos, quotes, statements, and "thumb-rules" that we keep close to us and chant them during times of pain and uncertainty. I call mine "keys". Take a listen to my keys and start making a list of your own. To learn more from me, email me at sameerbhuyan1@gmail.com. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy.
In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Michelle Wong. Michelle is a recent Rutgers Business School grad and an emerging leader in Supply Chain Management. I met Michelle at a luncheon with the Senior Associate Dean of RBS, and immediately she was someone who I looked up to. Michelle is an incoming GOLD (Global Operations Leadership Development) employee at Johnson & Johnson. Tune in to listen to her life choices and what makes her who she is. Stay safe!
REAQT is a podcast that helps students of all ages and grades to listen to the experiences and stories of guest speakers, and take away some ideas and lessons that will help them advance in their scholastic journey. I will be inviting high school and college graduates to join me in helping the young minds out there in hearing stories that built them. We cannot experience or see everything first hand, so listening to the presented stories can allow our visualization to grow and increase our understandings of diverse life-changing situations. The mission of REAQT is to help you think, learn, apply, and proceed uniquely in your life. Please follow and share this podcast.
Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)
We will continue the conversation with Syed in this episode. Hear what Syed thinks about school and life. Stay tuned and make sure to follow the page if you like the content! If you would like to email Syed, reach him at syedmahmed7860@gmail.com. Stay safe! :-)
In this two-part episode, I have Syed Ahmed Murtaza. Syed is an Edison High School class of 2019 graduate, a Rutgers School of Engineering student, and a former radio host. Syed is a great scholar who strives to learn every day and seize the opportunities he can find. I hope you like his advice! Stay tuned for the second half.
This is the second part of Om's interview, in which we go more in-depth in high school and life. We'll also get to hear how Om does on his round of "Speedy Query". I hope you guys like it and make sure to share and subscribe if you like the content. Stay safe!
In this two-part episode, I would like you all to welcome someone who is one of my closest compatriots and someone I look up to, Om Panda. Om is an Edison High School class of 2018 graduate, a Rutgers Honors College - New Brunswick sophomore, former EHS Varsity golf player, a great scholar, and an emerging entrepreneur. I’ve known Om since my 10th grade, and we expanded our friendship in my junior year and his senior year. I’ve learned quite a lot from him, whether its about life or academics. Om is on the Pre-Med track. You can contact Om on Insta: panda0m or email at omdpanda01@gmail.com. Check out his clothing line: https://www.blankclothingofficial.com/ Stay safe! :-)
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. In this episode, I would like you all to welcome one of my dearest friends and ally, Zakiya Jones. Zakiya is an Edison High School class of 2019 graduate, writer, and a former EHS cheerleader. I met Zakiya in middle school but really got to know her during junior and senior years of high school and I’ve seen her grow to extraordinary heights. Zakiya started off her college experience at Montclair State University and will be transferring to Rutgers this fall, prospecting in communications and public relations. Please follow and share the episode if you like it. Stay safe!
For this episode, I would like you all to welcome my first guest, who is one of my closest friends and ally, Nidhish Somarouthu. Nidhish, commonly known as Nid, is an Edison High School class of 2019 graduate, a Rutgers Business School - Newark student, former EHS DECA VP of Finance, and tennis fanatic. I’ve known Nid since 7th grade and I’ve seen him grow to extraordinary heights. If you would like to contact Nidhish, his email is nidhish.sai@gmail.com.