A Day in the Life: UCLA PhD Student // Aerospace Engineering

Dylan Dickstein is a PhD student and aspiring astronaut at UCLA, studying Aerospace Engineering. Want to see if you can get into UCLA today? Try out our admissions calculator here: crmsn.tv/AdmissionsCalculator
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Dylan aspires to be an astronaut, and he's pursuing that dream by getting his PhD in Aerospace Engineering at one of the best schools for it on the planet, studying Russian, getting his pilot's license, working at world-class companies like SpaceX, and writing a dissertation. Follow a day in Dylan's life, and take an exclusive look at UCLA's top-notch Engineering facilities, hear about UCLA's PhD program in Aerospace, watch where Dylan works and flies planes, and hear Dylan's advice for other students interested in the field!
You can find Dylan at:
Instagram: “@dylandickstein”
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/ @dylandicksteinvlogs

Пікірлер: 55

  • @CrimsonEducation
    @CrimsonEducation5 жыл бұрын

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  • @johnhartmann2357
    @johnhartmann23575 жыл бұрын

    Dylan and I went to grade school together. He was a very cool dude and still is a very cool dude. You will make a fine astronaut Dylan.

  • @harshadkale3046
    @harshadkale30463 жыл бұрын

    this guy is an amazing example of taking small steps towards your larger goal

  • @malanzey
    @malanzey5 жыл бұрын

    This guy is great at explaining! I would love to sit down with him and just dump everything that has ever confused me ever.

  • @dylanhblock
    @dylanhblock5 жыл бұрын

    Proud of you, Dylan! I have all the confidence that you will achieve your goals. Good luck, man!

  • @AWSim
    @AWSim5 жыл бұрын

    My admission decision for UCLA comes out tomorrow(Aerospace Engineering)! So nervous... edit: denied

  • @user-vz6mt2nn3r

    @user-vz6mt2nn3r

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dont give up life has more to offer

  • @laker4life36

    @laker4life36

    3 жыл бұрын

    I got in! (UCLA Aerospace Engineering PhD) Work hard during undergrad, do research, get good grades, and glowing recommendations, and you can still go there for grad school!

  • @mohamedahmed-rq1xo

    @mohamedahmed-rq1xo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@laker4life36 could you please tell me your stats. And where I'm studying doing undergrad research is almost impossible so will that be a huge downside or could it possibly be overlooked ?

  • @laker4life36

    @laker4life36

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedahmed-rq1xo depends on what other experiences you have under your belt. If you’re only all about academics, you’re probably not going to get in, but if you have serious project team experience and internship experience at big and well known aerospace companies to go along with that, you might have a chance. If there’s no hands-on Aerospace clubs on campus, start your own! Like a rocket club or something.

  • @mohamedahmed-rq1xo

    @mohamedahmed-rq1xo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@laker4life36 yea that's basically what I wanted to know. I would actually have been very excited to do undergrad research if I could but unfortunately there isn't. So I was thinking if it could be evened out by a good academic record and lots of relevant extracurriculars.

  • @atay2020
    @atay20205 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Looking forward to seeing the rest of his journey to become an astronaut.

  • @arianghazari4787
    @arianghazari47875 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic sharing a lab with him!

  • @wabisabi7727
    @wabisabi77274 жыл бұрын

    meanwhile me: trying to make the perfect omelette :(

  • @engineeringconcepts138
    @engineeringconcepts1385 жыл бұрын

    Well that is totally awesome and inspiring.

  • @AddittiAgrawal
    @AddittiAgrawal5 жыл бұрын

    really interesting!

  • @srihari7823
    @srihari78235 жыл бұрын

    this is so cool!

  • @moomoomilk95
    @moomoomilk955 жыл бұрын

    Very cool!!

  • @matthewducasse8232
    @matthewducasse82325 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Dylan! 5:31 cracked me up

  • @FranciscoMeza
    @FranciscoMeza2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. My son is only 8 years old and he wants to attend UCLA and become an engineer.

  • @andrewissagholian4663
    @andrewissagholian46633 жыл бұрын

    (im in undergrad aerospace atm) how does one pay for their daily life and also pursue a PHD and flight school

  • @ASLUHLUHCE
    @ASLUHLUHCE5 жыл бұрын

    Interned at SpaceX?!!

  • @KaracaMeserret
    @KaracaMeserret5 жыл бұрын

    More PhD stories please :)

  • @Ace-su9zr
    @Ace-su9zr5 жыл бұрын

    5:52 What's he looking at? Is the light even on?

  • @moaxs
    @moaxs5 жыл бұрын

    Nerd rockstar! #teamdylan

  • @frosto2666
    @frosto26665 жыл бұрын

    He seems too happy....

  • @sanaag4702

    @sanaag4702

    5 жыл бұрын

    he loves what he does

  • @sidneyboakye4662

    @sidneyboakye4662

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's living the dream. I'd be happy too. I want to be at his position in about 4 years.

  • @alexv5581

    @alexv5581

    5 жыл бұрын

    Phd students pursue there passions. It takes an insane person to go for a doctorate degree, with a touch of sanity. One day I want to get my Phd in mechanical engineering.

  • @haszahngrimes7792
    @haszahngrimes77925 жыл бұрын

    A DAY IN THE LIFE: UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY please find a way make

  • @hectarea1226
    @hectarea12264 жыл бұрын

    Still choosing between software, biotech and aerospace engineering...pray for me.

  • @israamasud232

    @israamasud232

    4 жыл бұрын

    For graduate studies?

  • @ML-ek5ur
    @ML-ek5ur5 жыл бұрын

    I like that he studies Russian. Good job!

  • @alexv5581

    @alexv5581

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its good to round out your knowledge. I study mechanical engineering and love to read about philosophy, general science, self growth.

  • @tobycorbett3136

    @tobycorbett3136

    4 жыл бұрын

    M L Well he is an aspiring astronaut and Russian is currently a requirement, so it’s probably a good idea for him to study that

  • @aerostructurestas2576
    @aerostructurestas25765 жыл бұрын

    I'd fly with him :)

  • @Panda-pf9qi
    @Panda-pf9qi5 жыл бұрын

    His looks are not on a model level but i gotta say that smile at 2:01 made me question my sexuality for a second

  • @icantakeit

    @icantakeit

    5 жыл бұрын

    On the contrary, no doubt about what I wanted when I saw him 😘

  • @kenny5311

    @kenny5311

    5 жыл бұрын

    What do looks have to do with this?

  • @Panda-pf9qi

    @Panda-pf9qi

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kenny5311 because if he was hot as fuck the chances of me questioning my sexuality would be higher...

  • @bryceboyer5675
    @bryceboyer56755 жыл бұрын

    1:59 What kind of plane is that?

  • @CAPiTA321

    @CAPiTA321

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bryce Boyer CSA Sportcruiser

  • @kishorerawat9801
    @kishorerawat98015 жыл бұрын

    👍🌟

  • @ram_bam
    @ram_bam4 жыл бұрын

    If Steven Rinella was an aspiring astronaut

  • @tomdavison9107
    @tomdavison91075 жыл бұрын

    Makes me wish I had not flunked algebra.

  • @tanyamatsegora7294
    @tanyamatsegora72945 жыл бұрын

    Great video) I am an international student and I am finishing high school at the age of 16. Can be the age a problem for entering college or university in USA? Thank you for answering)

  • @ebinumedith9651

    @ebinumedith9651

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not at all

  • @vikiluch99
    @vikiluch993 жыл бұрын

    If you need help in Russian language I can help you)) I would like to study in UCLA 👍

  • @tedzadouri6685
    @tedzadouri66853 жыл бұрын

    He has dropped out of the PhD program.

  • @seifraslan8186

    @seifraslan8186

    3 жыл бұрын

    How do you know , and why would he do that ?

  • @paulhetherington3854
    @paulhetherington38542 жыл бұрын

    He isn't, at aerospace then! Pilots-- etc., know-- O2, stops at 10,000 ft! Basic aerospace, flight plans. Bottom line is, medicine of! It's like, ER and General Surgeon, all screwed up! Like, goofy Operatics -- on stages!

  • @johnnygoesfast9397
    @johnnygoesfast93974 жыл бұрын

    His Mom must be a child psychologist and Dad a Military officer... My parents worked at Walmart and Lowes and said I was a "loser" twice and NEVER spoke about colleg, future, or life... Now I'm unemployed, school has been canceled and my wife has gained 40+ pounds in 3yrs... My life sucks

  • @paulhetherington3854
    @paulhetherington38542 жыл бұрын

    Calculus never has, EXP! Bigger then les-- rule! No oxygen, for you?

  • @xg3400
    @xg34005 жыл бұрын

    Wow good luck to him and hope he makes it! I see the NASA shirt he is wearing subliminal rainbow in the back. Representing the LGBT 🏳️‍🌈 community in his field.