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Are you a new or continuing college student? The LAUNCH Podcast was created just for you! Hear from experts - students, staff, and faculty alike - across the University of Connecticut campuses as they share their resources and strategies to help you develop as a student,…
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Office Hours, Unofficially - Accelerated Masters (opens the original)
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In this episode of Office Hours, Unofficially, we discuss UConn’s Accelerated Master’s Programs and how they can help students earn a graduate degree in less time and at a lower overall cost. We explore the benefits, opportunities, and considerations students should know when deciding if an accelerated master’s program is right for them.
Exploring Business Majors - Office Hours, Unofficially (opens the original)
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Undecided about your major? You’re not behind, you’re on schedule. Jose and Alex normalize the uncertainty most students feel and break down how UConn’s business curriculum is actually built to let you explore your first year of coursework looks the same across majors, and you don’t have to declare until your third term. The episode closes with three concrete moves: use tme.uconn.edu, talk to your advisor or peer mentor, and sit in on a student org meeting tied to something you’re curious about.
Finding Community and Networking - Office Hours, Unofficially (opens the original)
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Networking makes a lot of students uncomfortable, so Jose and Alex reframe it. It’s not a transaction, it’s finding your people and letting the relationship come first. This episode covers the sheer scale of UConn’s club scene (400+ organizations, 30+ tied to the School of Business), the major-specific and affinity groups worth knowing, and concrete ways to actually show up from the Involvement Fair to Career Tuesdays without overcommitting.
Welcome Back - Office Hours, Unofficially (opens the original)
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Whether it’s your first semester or your fourth year, this episode is about getting the most out of your student experience. Jose and Alex walk through the Involvement Fair, Engage Now meetings, and the value of your Peer Mentor, then connect the dots to what comes next, Case Competitions, Forage simulations, Bloomberg certifications, and the platforms that build real skills outside the classroom. The throughline: as long as you prioritize the things you have to do, you’ll have plenty of time fo
Introduction - Office Hours, Unofficially (opens the original)
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Meet the hosts of Office Hours, Unofficially, no appointment, just real talk. Jose Aponte and Alex Sauer, academic advisors at the UConn School of Business, introduce a show built on one idea: college is more than the classroom. Each episode spends about five minutes unpacking one thing worth your time a resource, a skill, or a person you should know that can make a real difference in your time as a Husky.
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