Uncover Your Passion, Career Path & Niche: Make the Most of Your Summer!
Are you unsure about what major to choose or what career path aligns with your interests? This summer is the perfect opportunity to explore your passions, gain real-world experience, and build a strong foundation for your future.
Join our live webinar to discover how you can use your summer wisely to uncover your strengths, explore different career options, and find your unique niche. Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college applications or a parent looking to guide your teen, this session will provide actionable strategies to maximize opportunities, from internships and volunteer work to skill-building courses and personal projects.
In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ How to identify your core strengths and interests
✅ The best summer activities to boost your college applications
✅ How to gain hands-on experience through internships and mentorships
✅ Ways to explore different majors and career paths before college
✅ Steps to build a compelling resume and stand out in applications
Towards the end of this session you will get a sneak peak into an AI college counseling tool built by some of the speakers of this session.
Register now and start shaping a path that aligns with your passion and long-term goals. 🚀
Date: February 9th, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am PST
On Zoom : Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
Missed the session? Don't worry , we got you covered. Recording will be available at link below.
Aalaap Hegde (Stanford ’27 CS and MS&E)
As a foodie and chef, I’m extremely passionate about the intersection of food and technology. In high school, I started a food delivery nonprofit, researched pamnt-protein nutrition, hosted a cooking youtube channel, and interned at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Currently I’m in the EdTech space. In the past two years, I’ve worked with hundreds of students and am currently working on OpenAdmit, an AI college counseling solution.
Vishnu Veeravalli (University of Chicago ’27 | Physics and Mathematics)
Hi everyone, I’m Vishnu! In high school, I co-founded Socratic Studios, where I interviewed top researchers and hosted science lectures, and I worked as a Lead Video Editor for Philosophy in Motion, a Daoism documentary series. My teaching experience includes volunteering as an English teacher in rural India, designing science curricula for middle schoolers, and serving as a museum docent. Beyond education, I contributed to a student-led science journal, mentored high school freshmen, and helped run my family’s trucking business.
Anjan Sesetty (UC Berkeley ’26 | EECS)
Hi everyone, my name is Anjan Sesetty and I am a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying electrical engineering and computer science (EECS). I am very passionate about applying technology to different industries like creating novel medical devices, democratizing access to educational resources through AI, and more. In high school, I was able to use my love for programming to create award winning projects like an AI based skin telehealth platform, a novel smart pillow for sleep apnea patients and more, getting recognition from competitions and institutions like Microsoft Imagine Cup, ISEF, and the US Patent Office.
Rhea Hiredesai (Georgia Tech ’27 Neuroscience and CS)
Hi! I’m Rhea Hiredesai, a sophomore at Georgia Institute of Technology studying neuroscience and computer science. I have always had an interest in the human body, mind, and its role in the field of technology. In high school, I dedicated my time exploring these interests. I utilized my summers to participate in a variety of activities including: assisting in research within the field of computational neuroscience, shadowing various doctors , and co-founding a non-profit organization. In addition, I also spent my high-school summers representing my school and state at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) and World Leadership (WLC) Conferences.
