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Episode #132 – College Insight With UC Berkeley Alumni Nicky Certo

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Today, we have a very special guest, Nicky, a graduate of UC Berkeley. Nicky majored in film and minored in computer science, and we invited him onto the podcast because he has a lot of valuable insights and information about important things like selecting a major.

This is an area where many students and parents are stressing out about, and Nicky reveals how he was able to finally declare his major during his junior year. He also shares the pros and cons of UC Berkeley, specifically regarding the environment and the resources that were provided there, and much more.

We hope that you can gain some insight from Nicky’s journey, and after listening to this episode, you can decipher for yourself whether UC Berkeley would be a good fit for you!

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

  • A closer look at Nicky’s journey to selecting a major, and how and why he went from applied mathematics to film
  • What this transition looked like for him, plus his advice for others who are looking to switch majors
  • How Nicky dealt with the competitiveness of the programs at UC Berkeley
  • What he believes would make a person an excellent fit for UC Berkeley
  • A few of the drawbacks he saw during his time there, based on his personal experience
  • Nicky’s advice for students wanting to attend UC Berkeley and specifically major in film studies or the computer science program

 

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“It was really about finding what I was truly interested in, because that’s how you allow yourself to excel.”

“Nobody is going to reach out to you to hold your hand in these transitions, but if you’re willing to reach out, there are plenty of resources and help for you.”

“Even in a big class, it was somewhat easy to really [form] a relationship with a professor. I found that school has very down-to-earth, well-rounded and interested individuals.”

“Following what your gut or heart is telling you & that will ultimately lead you in the right place.”

 

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