Wake Forest University - Real Students' on STEM, Business & Campus Life E97

About this episode

Three St. Ignatius College Prep alums share their experiences at Wake Forest University, discussing academics, campus life, and research opportunities.

Wake Forest University is a private research university in North Carolina with 9,121 students on a 340-acre campus. Offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and 60 minors across Arts & Sciences, Business, Medicine, Law, Divinity, Graduate Studies, and Professional Studies, Wake is recognized nationally for its academic rigor and community values.In this episode, we hear from three St. Ignatius College Prep alums from the San Francisco Bay Area — Mia Barnes ’20, Johnny Perkins ’21, and Charlie Ashendorf ’20. They share candid reflections on campus life, academics, and research opportunities at Wake Forest, which is classified as an R2 research institution. Join us to see how their experiences connect with Wake’s motto, Pro Humanitate — “For Humanity” — and how the university emphasizes leadership, character, and community service.

People in this episode

Guests: Mia Barnes, Johnny Perkins, Charlie Ashendorf

Topics covered

• STEM
• Business
• Campus Life
• Higher Education

Keywords

• Wake Forest University
• R2 research institution
• Pro Humanitate

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Carolina, the San Francisco Bay Area

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