Beyond Harvard Podcast

A podcast sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are here and beyond.

Beyond Harvard Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Beyond Harvard, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Beyond Harvard hosts Beyond Harvard Podcast, a education show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Colombia to Harvard University as an International Student | Ignacio Rodriguez

  Aug 17, 20261h 8mS2

  In Episode 14 we meet Ignacio Rodriguez, a Master’s Candidate in Education Policy Analysis at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE). From a rural town in Colombia, Ignacio shares his journey as a first-generation college student. He began learning English at the age of 16, went on to become a Fulbright Scholar, and most recently delivered the HGSE Student Commencement Speech. In this conversation, Ignacio reflects on the experiences that shaped his path and the importance of believing in where you can go, even when ones circumstances may suggest otherwise. His message for listeners: “where you are born does not determine how far you will go.” In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up in rural Colombia • Ignacio's journey to Harvard • Navigating scholarships and financial aid • Believing, belonging, and becoming Beyond Harvard is a platform sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondharvard Follow on LinkedIn: https://tr.ee/0t5an4UeNG Stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MWwWLQHuKAlzFm33Ke88x?si=65c7140d53be4d6b Stream on Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/4ZJY9AcPgk Follow on X: https://tr.ee/t4VNlI-jka Follow on TikTok:https://tr.ee/WxkBqHpGd- Join WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ln2KS4ZtfW6F9Gl2Sxpmn1?mode=gi_t Connect with Ignacio: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ignaciorodriguez-artunduaga/?isSelfProfile=false Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignaciorodriguezart/ Watch Ignacio's HGSE Commencement Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjPKki6Mo-0 Credits: Host: Rashana Weerasinghe Guest: Ignacio Rodriguez Videographer / Editor: Yaoming Duan Location: Harvard University Chapters 00:00-3:45 Intro 3:45-8:33 Childhood in Colombia 8:33-14:06 Types of Privilege 14:06-18:30 Decision to Apply to Harvard 18:30-25:00 Journey to Harvard 25:00- 26:44 Fulbright Scholar 26:44-30:50 Scholarship Applications 30:50-33:18 Accepted to Harvard 33:18-48:23 Navigating Financial Aid 48:23-53:30 Challenges at Harvard 53:50-55:44 Overcoming Failure 55:44-1:04:52 Identity Struggles 1:04:52-1:08:32 Rapid Fire with Rashana* Disclaimer: Beyond Harvard is an independent platform. All views are our own. #harvard #harvarduniversity #internationalstudents #colombia #internationalstudent #highereducation #mastersdegree #fulbrightscholarship #fulbright Support the show

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  South Africa to Harvard College as an International Student | Joshua Andrews

  Jul 20, 202638 minS2

  In Episode 12 we meet Joshua Andrews, a first-year student at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics. Born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, Joshua shares what it was like applying to Harvard as an international student and reflects on his first year navigating life, academics, and community in the United States. In this episode, we discuss: • Joshua's journey from South Africa to Harvard College • Why a liberal arts education was the right fit for him • Applying to Harvard as an international student • Lessons from his first year at Harvard • Advice for students hoping to study abroad Support the show

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  Air Force Academy, Miss America, and Harvard University | Madison Marsh

  Jul 6, 202652 minS2

  In Episode 11, we meet Madison Marsh: a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Miss America 2024, and a Master of Public Policy candidate at Harvard Kennedy School. Madison shares her journey from military service to the Miss America stage and reflects on how losing her mother to pancreatic cancer inspired her to found the Whitney Marsh Foundation - an organization dedicated to supporting pancreatic cancer patients and advancing research. Throughout her journey, Madison has broken barriers and redefined what it means to be a woman in STEM, service, and on stage. Support the show

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  Episode #10

  From Yale to Harvard Medical School as an International Student | Alex Dong

  Jun 15, 202651 minS1

  In Episode 10, we meet Alex Dong, an MD/MBA Candidate at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Harvard Business School (HBS). Originally from Canada, Alex attended a high school with few resources to support students applying to universities in the United States. Alex shares his journey from his hometown to Yale College and now Harvard University. He discusses his upbringing, liberal arts education, work in science journalism, and vision for a career that combines healthcare and business. From charting his own course to making the most of opportunities along the way, Alex reflects on the lessons that shaped his path.

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  Episode #9

  Goldman Sachs to Harvard as a Queer Black Woman | Chandra Sahu

  Jun 3, 202645 minS1

  <p>In Episode 9, we meet Chandra Sahu, an MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School (HBS). From growing up in Michigan to launching her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, Chandra shares all that she's learned along the way - opening up about her identity as a queer Black woman navigating corporate America and business school.<br/><br/>Beyond Harvard is a platform sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. <br/><br/>Instagram: <br/>https://www.instagram.com/beyondharvard/<br/><br/>Connect with Chandra:<br/>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

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