From Yale to Harvard Medical School as an International Student | Alex Dong

In Episode 10, we meet Alex Dong, an MD/MBA Candidate at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Harvard Business School (HBS). Originally from Canada, Alex attended a high school with few resources to support students applying to universities in the United States. Alex shares his journey from his hometown to Yale College and now Harvard University. He discusses his upbringing, liberal arts education, work in science journalism, and vision for a career that combines healthcare and business. From charting his own course to making the most of opportunities along the way, Alex reflects on the lessons that shaped his path. Beyond Harvard is a platform sharing the stories of students at Harvard University - uncovering who they are at Harvard and beyond. Instagram:   / beyondharvard   Connect with Alex: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdong1... Instagram:   / alexdong1   Credits: Host: Rashana Weerasinghe Guest: Alex Dong Videographer / Editor: Yaoming Duan Location: Harvard Vanderbilt Hall 00:00-2:21 Intro 2:21-5:16 Childhood in Canada 5:16-6:37 Summer Programs in the U.S 6:37-10:16 Liberal Arts Education 10:16-13:36 Yale Scientific Magazine 13:36-15:35 Science Journalism 15:35-22:13 Journey to Medical School 22:13-27:51 Experience at HMS 27:51-32:14 MD/MBA Program 32:14-38:50 Application Advice 38:50-43:04 Harvard Club Volleyball 43:04-45:22 Future Aspirations 45:22-50:47 Rapid Fire with Rashana * Disclaimer: Beyond Harvard is an independent platform. All views are our own. #podcast #harvard #harvardmedicalschool #harvardbusinessschool #medstudent #mba #internationalstudents #yaleuniversity #canadian #beyondharvard #students #studentlife