As a first-gen student thinking about going to college for the first time, you don't know what you’re confused about."

Vanessa Murati
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Meet Vanessa Murati, an ambitious junior at Pioneer Charter High School of Science. Vanessa’s childhood obsession with character development led her to explore human behavior and neuroscience, seamlessly blending her passion for both STEM and the humanities. She shares the vital lab skills she picked up through the BioTechBuilder curriculum and how her Albanian parents’ appreciation for the humanities has guided her academic journey.

In this episode, Vanessa talks about her college and career aspirations, including her fascination with Boston University and her plans to double major in biology and psychology. Hear about her experiences attending an occupational health screening, her potential collaboration with Ingenius Prep, and how BioBuilder has honed her networking prowess. Vanessa also unveils her exciting new venture—a podcast called “Standing on Business”—which reflects her love for podcasts and media.