In Query
In Query
PTC Podcast
EP 14: CS @ UCLA w/ Bill Liu #TechAfterHighSchool
53 minutes Posted Mar 31, 2021 at 2:48 pm.
Intro & Background
Why did you decide to make the switch to computer science?
Are you still looking to go to law school after CS?
How can you transfer programs at UCLA?
How would you describe the application process as an international student?
How were the SATs, ACTs for you and any advice for students?
What are the grades that are needed to have a competitive application?
Were there any supplementals that helped your application aside from grades?
What was the biggest benefit from the IB program?
How was your experience at UCLA so far?
How would you compare American college life to a Canadian university?
How did you get interested in tech?
What kind of projects do you enjoy taking on?
Are you more interested in a particular sector of the tech industry?
Could you tell us about some of your past internships?
How would you describe a typical day for an intern?
Which past project did you enjoy the most?
Do you have advice for students looking to secure a tech internship?
What are some activities outside of school that you enjoy doing?
What is a piece of advice that you would give to aspiring youth looking to go into the tech industry?
 Outro & Ending Remarks
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Show notes
In this episode of the In Query, we discuss the CS program at UCLA with Bill Liu. Bill is a 3rd-year Computer Science student at the University of California, Los Angeles. Last summer, Bill was a Software Engineering Intern at Facebook, where he worked on Facebook for iOS, and Bill is currently taking a quarter off school to return to Facebook, where he’s currently working on Instagram for iOS. He will also be working as a Software Engineering Intern at TikTok this upcoming summer. Outside of school and work, Bill enjoys painting, fencing, and playing chess.
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This episode is part of our #TechAfterHighSchool focus series where we showcase different tech programs from around the country. 
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Timestamps
University Degree and Life 
Would you have any advice for students who are applying to a university abroad?
Career 
Internships
Day to Day as a Product Manager