Episode 11 (Pt. 1): Choosing Disciplines: On Keeping Open Minds And Staying On One’s Own Path
18m | Sep 16, 2021“There are times when delaying a decision has benefit. Often, allowing a set period of time to mull something over so your brain can work it through generates a thoughtful and effective decision.” - Nancy Morris
Join us to learn more about keeping your options open with Zhen Yuan, a freshman at Oxford University who is currently studying Politics and History. In this episode, Zhen Yuan shares her reflections after facing a rejection from Oxford, what she did during her gap year, how she reapplied and was eventually accepted into Oxford.
Resources mentioned:
Zhen Yuan’s TODAY commentary piece - https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/winding-path-oxford-university-gap-year-growing
Podcast Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 How Did You Decide On Your Current Disciplines?
02:12 How Did You Realise Your Decision Was Based On Peer Pressure?
04:56 What Would You Have Done Differently?
07:54 After Getting Rejected, Did You Think Of Applying To Another University?
10:03 What Was Your Attitude And Mentality During The Initial Rejection?
11:57 Advice For Juniors
15:16 Choosing Universities
17:56 Tips For Juniors Going Through The IB System
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