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Rifat Mursalin on Emory: Transformative Experience, Social Entrepreneurship and Halloween Tradition.

Published: Sept. 14, 2021, 3:47 p.m.

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Episode summary introduction: A first generation student, Rifat was in student government in High School, involved in Social Science projects, math club and tutoring other kids. He worked on programs for middle school kids from the inner city.

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Rifat Mursalin is a graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor\\u2019s degree in Economics & French.

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In particular, we discuss the following with him:

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  • On choosing Emory University
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  • Majoring in Economics and French
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  • Tutoring & Social Entrepreneurship
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  • Fulbright to Malaysia
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  • Advice to Aspirants
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Topics discussed in this episode:

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  • Introduction to Rifat Mursalin, Emory [0:57]
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  • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:03]
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  • Emory - Transformative Experience [5:06]
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  • Why Emory? [6:16]
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  • High School Interests [8:26]
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  • Transition to Emory - \\u201cShock\\u201d [10:20]
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  • Diverse Peers [13:15]
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  • Professors - \\u201cGreat Experience\\u201d [15:55]
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  • Comfortable Dorms [19:11]
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  • Model UN, Tutoring, Social Entrepreneurship [22:27]
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  • Summer Experiences [27:33]
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  • Emory Scholars Program [30:54]
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  • Majoring in Econ & French [34:29]
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  • Fulbright in Malaysia [38:29]
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  • Emory Redo [43:39]
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  • Advice to Aspirants [47:16]
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  • Memories: Halloween Tradition [49:25]
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Our Guest: Rifat Mursalin is a graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor\\u2019s degree in Economics & French.

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Memorable Quote: \\u201cAnd you know, I was a teen, and a first generation college student, ... I didn\'t really know what to expect exactly when I got to college, even in terms of academic rigor.\\u201d

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Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode\\u2019s Transcript.

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