Cambridge Economics 101

Today Opportune speaks to Krishna Ramesh! Krishna graduated with a bachelors’ degree in economics from Cambridge in 2016, and with a masters’ degree from Yale in 2017. He tells us all about Downing College, the structure of the econ course and his career in international development. He also shares tips for future applicants and current students.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Theme
00:58 Meet Krishna
02:38 Quickfire round
04:26 High school
07:31 Why Economics?
09:26 Application process
11:42 College Choice
13:52 First term at Cambridge
18:10 Tips for applicants
25:48 Studying for a Masters at Yale
29:48 Having perspective on your time at uni
31:12 Trying out many extra curriculars
32:45 Time management
35:40 Benefits of the collegiate system
37:24 Downing College
39:42 Stereotypes of Downing College
40:50 Impact your choice of college has on supervisions (econ)
42:08 Sidgewick Site
44:52 Structure of the course
50:27 Planning your 3rd year dissertation
53:04 Happiest day at Cambridge
55:59 Stray off the beaten track

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