Listen "Episode 31 - What’s it like to have to repeat a course?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Paul interviews two Cal Poly Pomona engineering students, Jared Changizian (mechanical engineering) and Michael Youssef (electrical engineering), who discuss a very common experience for engineering students -- having to repeat a course due to receiving a low grade. During the interview, Jared and Michael describe the emotions and thoughts they experienced when they found out they had to repeat engineering courses. They also discuss how they eventually overcame these difficulties and became stronger as a result.
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Episode edited by Paul Nissenson. Recorded on March 21, 2023 via Zoom.
Have comments about this episode? Send your feedback to [email protected] and Paul will personally read your email.
Episode edited by Paul Nissenson. Recorded on March 21, 2023 via Zoom.
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