Tarana Pahlajani of SCAD: Architecture, Universal Studios Internship, and Backstage Theme Park Tours.

Tarana Pahlajani of SCAD: Architecture, Universal Studios Internship, and Backstage Theme Park Tours.

Author: Venkat Raman May 18, 2024 Duration: 43:15

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Tarana’s family love to travel and explore. Touring Sainte Chapelle in Paris, for example, made a lasting impression on young Tarana.

In her High School in India, Tarana found herself drawn to the theater and arts. She especially enjoyed the creative aspects like script writing, set production design.

When time came for guidance on US colleges, Tarana turned to Education USA. Advisor Deborah Rosario guided & helped her with the college process.

Tarana joins us on our podcast to share her undergraduate experience at SCAD, Interest in Art & Design, Transition to SCAD, Outside Activities, Summers, and Advice for International Applicants.

In particular, we discuss the following with her: 

  • Overall Experience at SCAD
  • Interest in Arts and Design
  • Majoring in Architecture
  • Advice to International Applicants

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Introduction to Tarana Pahlajani of SCAD []
  • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
  • Overall SCAD Experience []
  • Why SCAD? []
  • High School Interests []
  • Transition to US College []
  • Academics []
  • Peers []
  • Outside Class Activities []
  • Summers []
  • IPAL []
  • Work study []
  • Advice for High Schoolers []
  • Memory []

Our Guests: Tarana Pahlajani is graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Architecture from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD).

Memorable Quote: “ … stay in touch with your peers and your professors, even from high school, if they can give you referrals, if they can give you recommendations, things like that. They are always going to be invaluable sources for advice, and support as well as job opportunities down the line.” Tarana Pahlajani.

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