I found this conversation appealing because it was really down to earth.  The professors talk about their journey to academia and offer a perspective about their undergraduate experience.

I am always interested in what the professors would have done differently with 20/20 hindsight.  Professor Alaby, Prof of Chemical Engineering, wished he had taken more classes just for the fun of it or because he was passionate about the subject. He encourages us to cherish this time in college and be open-minded.

I also liked the way he flipped the classroom and gave more time for conversation and discussions about the subject, rather than introduce the subject matter for the first time.  His discussions of engineering and neuroscience interest me as an engineering student. and I could pay attention with sincere interest to his conversation.  Also, his mention of finding a graduate advisor, or mentor to encourage you is really key. I’ll remember this if I’m interested in Grad School or Academia.

Getting the most out of your four years means something different to every Cornell student.  For me, I learned to follow my interests, passions, and take time to take a class for the fun of it.  In the end, the goal is to keep curious, learn to live with failure, be resilient, and be persistent.