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Find your place and purpose on campus. Honest conversations between college students about choosing majors, getting involved, making friends, finding faculty mentorship, overcoming fears, and more.
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Sounds of College Life with The Rowing Club (opens the original)
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Move together with the Rowing Club. From the quiet serenity of early mornings on the water to the intensity and focus of a race, hear what it's like to learn a new sport, challenge yourself, and become part of a close-knit community. For these students, rowing offers a chance to unplug, find connection, and discover that sometimes you really are all in the same boat.
Life Inside a Residence Hall (opens the original)
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Living in the residence halls is about more than having a place to sleep. For many students, it's where college truly begins. It's where many make their first friends, learn to live with others, and experience independence for the first time. In this special episode, we kick off the new school year with students and RAs who share honest stories and advice about roommates, community, conflict, parents, and finding your place within one of the most defining college experiences.
Advice for My First-Year Self: Just Take the Leap (opens the original)
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Sometimes the biggest step in college is simply deciding to take one. In Part 2 of this special series, students reflect on the moments they pushed past fear and self-doubt to try something new. From saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities and completely changing course to bouncing back from rejection, these stories offer a simple reminder: You don't have to know exactly where you're going to take the next step.
Advice for My First-Year Self: You Will Figure It Out (opens the original)
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College doesn't come with all the pieces already in place. In Part 1 of this special series, students share the lessons they learned along the way. From finding new friends to learning from mistakes, these honest reflections offer a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out on day one. Sometimes, you just keep putting the pieces together as you go.
What Everyone's Asking About College: A Live Q&A (Part 2) (opens the original)
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Is it normal not to make friends right away? To feel behind? To struggle with too much freedom, or by taking on too much? More normal than you might think! In part 2 of this Q&A special, our student hosts talk about imposter syndrome, burnout, choosing a major, making friends, personal growth, and learning who you are along the way. Hear honest answers to even more questions most students think, but don't always ask out loud. Featured Majors: Media and Communications (MAC), Emerging Technology i
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