The first episode of Mindscape is out!

Our guest is Meruyert Bizhanova.
Meruyert is a brilliant, charismatic, and overall outstanding person. She is a fresh graduate of Nazarbayev University. Being accepted to schools such as the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, University of Toronto, and others, Meruyert inspires many students in our university and beyond. Her thrilling academic journey speaks for itself: She is a role model in hard work and perseverance. Aside from that, she was a Minister of Education at NU, participated in academic integrity conferences, and was involved in research.. the list goes on and on. We decided to open our podcast series with Meruyert since she is definitely a firestarter!
 
In Episode 01, Meuyert discussed higher education, the possible loss of its relevance in an era of online courses, alternative paths to success, surviving in a stressful environment of academia, the importance of recommendation letters, and many more. She also shared her insights on choosing the right major, her graduate school application process, advice for freshmen, and tips for reaching your goals. 

Tune in and enjoy the episode!

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