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Episode summary introduction: Craig loved math and science while he was in high school in Texas. Math came easily to him. He says it just flowed and he could read it like a book. He wanted to grow up and create the next big thing or do game changing research.

Craig Chu is a graduate of CalTech with a Bachelor\\u2019s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

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• On choosing CalTech
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• Majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics
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• House System & Activities
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• On being an Actuary
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• Advice to Aspirants
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Topics discussed in this episode:

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• Introduction to Craig Chu, CalTech [0:54]
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• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:43]
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• CalTech - Overall Experience [4:13]
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• Why CalTech? [5:36]
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• High School Interests [7:23]
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• Transition to CalTech [8:57]
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• Smart, Talented Classmates [11:23]
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• \\u201cGreat\\u201d Professors [14:57]
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• The House System [16:29]
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• Campus Activities [17:36]
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• Summers [20:07]
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• Applied Math Major [22:45]
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• So, What is Actuary? [24:44]
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• CalTech\\u2019s Impact [25:38]
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• CalTech Redo [29:31]
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• Advice to Aspirants [32:49]
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• Appreciating Humanities [35:17]
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• Memories - \\u201cDitch Day\\u201d [38:18]
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Our Guest: Craig Chu is a graduate of CalTech with a Bachelor\\u2019s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

Memorable Quote: \\u201cI think as I\'ve grown older, I\'ve grown to have a much deeper appreciation for the humanities.\\u201d Craig Chu.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode\\u2019s Transcript.

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