In this episode, I reconnect with a friend from middle school. You’ll hear us have our FIRST conversation in SEVEN years – and after SEVEN years, there’s a lot to delve into which is why this episode is jam packed! In these 90 minutes, you will get to know more about past and present Leslie Xin. From putting on the wildest talent show performances, co-authoring a children’s book called Wacky Mr. Quacky, accidentally beginning a journey in tech to landing an internship at Microsoft – Leslie synthesizes how her experiences over the past seven years have lead her to where she is. Whether it be middle school or university, Leslie’s ever-present curiosity and determination to wholeheartedly pursue her interests becomes clear from the get-go. In this episode, we emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts, building communities, and ensuring your goals stem from you and not others! Notably, Leslie offers insight into the co-op/job finding process and highlights a project she took part in last summer called ’16 Weeks of Internships’ (check this project out on Youtube and Instagram)! I have been referencing Leslie’s episode in conversations for quite a while now, so I’m glad to finally be sharing this with you, and for it to officially join the College Daze lineup. Special thanks to Daisy Kaur for making this interview possible!
