College Matters. Alma Matters.
393 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsPodcast for High Schoolers about College. We chronicle personal experiences on College Life, College Preparation with College Alumni, Faculty, Admissions and Counselors. The goal of these stories is to Inform & Inspire students all over the world to pursue their college dreams.
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About College and Beyond: Charlotte James of Dowling Catholic High School, Iowa.
July 16, 2022 15:29 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBHistory has always fascinated Charlotte. For Halloween she would be Cleopatra or Marie Antoinette or some other historical figure. Never a superhero! Charlotte joins us on this Podcast to talk about her High School interests, her involvement in the high school community, and as a rising senior, her plans for College & Beyond! In particular, we discuss the following with her: Who is Charlotte James? High School Interests College Process Priorities & Outlook for the Future Topics discus...
Tips to Reduce College Debt in College News Fit to Digest. July 11, 2022.
July 13, 2022 23:35 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Columbia University Unranked! [] AI Lecturers Shortage [] Bowdoin College Goes Need-Blind for Int’l Students [] Tips to Reduce College Debt [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at...
About Majors: What is Geology? With Prof. Juk Bhattacharyya of UW Whitewater.
July 12, 2022 03:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThe goal of this series is to serve as a Primer for High Schoolers about a College Major, through our conversations with Faculty Experts in the various US Colleges and Universities. We continue this series with Geology, with Prof. Juk Bhattacharyya of UW Whitewater. In particular, we discuss the following with her: What is Geology? Areas of Geology Key Discoveries Skills Needed Career Opportunities Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Prof. Juk Bhattacharyya [0:54] Hi Five...
Rosseirys De La Rosa “Ro” of Emory University: Anthropology, UG Research on Indigenous DNA, and Mentor Support.
July 09, 2022 04:13 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBRo grew up watching TV shows like “Bones”, “NCIS” and “Castle” which got her excited about Forensic Science. In High School, Biology & Environmental Science were her favorite subjects. When Ro joined Emory University, she started doing research in her very first semester! Ro joins us on our podcast to share her UG Research experiences, her work in the Ancient DNA Lab, and her undergraduate college journey at Emory University. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Overall Exper...
Prof. Susan Mendoza of GVSU on UG Research: How to Ask a Good Question.
July 06, 2022 15:36 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBWhen Prof. Mendoza was an undergraduate, she felt intimidated by the Faculty. So, when was doing her graduate work, she was intrigued by undergraduate students that would willingly do independent research with Faculty. Prof. Mendoza is the Founding Director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Michigan. On our podcast, Prof. Mendoza talks about UG Research at GVSU, the role CUR plays, Impact of Research on Students, success stories, and final...
Britain Meade and Ethan Hensel of UW Whitewater: UG Research Has Given Their College Journey Direction.
June 27, 2022 16:19 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBEthan Hensel was unclear what he really wanted out of college. So he journeyed through 3 different schools and 3 different majors. Britain Meade wasn’t ready to jump into a 4-year degree program after high school, so started with an Associates program. Britain and Ethan join us on our podcast to share their Undergraduate Research experiences and its impact on their college journey at UW Whitewater. In particular, we discuss the following with them: How they Started UG Research at UW White...
Students Want College to be Affordable in College News Fit to Digest. June 20, 2022.
June 24, 2022 15:38 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Students Want College to be Affordable [] Georgia School Creatively Bucks Drop in Enrollment [] Best Summer Jobs for 2022 [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]...
About College and Beyond: Rebecca Youngers of Dowling Catholic High School, Iowa.
June 22, 2022 02:48 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBRebecca shares her passion for writing & journalism, her broad range of interests in high school, how she went about her college search process, and her advice to college aspirants. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Who is Rebecca Youngers? High School Interests The Future, Priorities College Process Advice for High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Rebecca Youngers, Dowling Catholic High School [0:37] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:32] Who i...
College and Beyond: Rebecca Youngers of Dowling Catholic High School, Iowa.
June 22, 2022 02:48 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBRebecca shares her passion for writing & journalism, her broad range of interests in high school, how she went about her college search process, and her advice to college aspirants. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Who is Rebecca Youngers? High School Interests The Future, Priorities College Process Advice for High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Rebecca Youngers, Dowling Catholic High School [0:37] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:32] Who i...
Your College Tuition May Be Lower than Advertised in College News Fit to Digest. June 13, 2022.
June 17, 2022 15:21 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Unpaid Internships [] College Tuition Lower than Advertised [] UG Enrollment Down [] Cheapest States for College Education [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:...
Tyler Sant of AIS on Global College Counseling: Authentic, Trusting Relationships to Guide Students & Parents.
June 15, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBTyler jokes that there is no College Major on how to be a College Counselor. His own foray into College Counseling was unplanned. He discovered he loved working with High School kids. Tyler Sant is the Head of College Counseling at Atlanta International School (AIS). On our podcast, Tyler shares his background, his counseling philosophy, working with US and Int’l Colleges, managing expectations, and advice to high school students. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Tyler Sa...
About Majors: What is Sociology? With Prof. Jeanne Mekolichick of Radford University.
June 11, 2022 01:54 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBThe goal of this series is to serve as a Primer for High Schoolers about a College Major, through our conversations with Faculty Experts in the various US Colleges and Universities. We continue this series with Sociology, with Jeanne Mekolichick, Professor of Sociology at Radford University. In particular, we discuss the following with her: What is Sociology ? Areas of Sociology Research Topics Skills Needed Job Opportunities Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Prof. Jeann...
Easiest Colleges To Get into With Smart Applicants in College News Fit to Digest. June 6, 2022.
June 09, 2022 03:14 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: 39M Students Leave College without a Degree [] North Carolina plans 2-year Free College [] Easiest Colleges to get into with Smart Applicants [] Int’l Applicants to the UK to rise by 46% by 2026 Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Res...
Maya Brooks on New York University: Economics, Global Liberal Studies and NY Annual Pillow Fight.
June 07, 2022 03:34 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn high school Maya did a lot of different things including Languages, Theater, Musical Theater, Dance and Cheerleading. Maya was in high school at the time of the Great Recession of ‘08. So, when time came for college, she wanted to focus on whatever gave her the best chance of getting a job after graduating from college. Maya Brooks is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Now, as a member of the NYU Alumni, Maya shares her Undergraduate Experience. In...
John Mateja on The Barry Goldwater Scholarship: Identify, Encourage & Support Students doing Undergraduate Research.
June 03, 2022 19:12 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn his sophomore year of college, John was losing interest in Physics. Then he stumbled upon UG Research that changed things completely for him. John subsequently went on to get his Phd in Nuclear Physics. Today he is the President of the Goldwater Scholarship and the Excellence in Education Foundation. Set up in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater’s distinguished public service, the Scholarship promotes undergraduate research by awarding scholarships to students. In this podcast, John g...
Colleen Koppes of Dowling Catholic on College Counseling: Questioning, Advocating, Sharing Knowledge.
May 23, 2022 01:24 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBColleen went to a high school with about 1000 students in rural Iowa. She rarely interacted with her counselor, given the student volume. Her family, teachers and friends provided her the support and guidance as she mapped out her future Colleen Koppes, College and Career Coordinator at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, Iowa. On our podcast, Colleen shares her background, her counseling approach, dealing with Dream Colleges, the COVID impact, and advice to high school students. I...
Colleges Find Ways to Help with Tuition in College News Fit to Digest. May 9, 2022.
May 19, 2022 00:34 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Colleges Find Ways to Help with Tuition [] MSU goes Test Optional [] Berkeley Housing Shortage [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] Nasdaq [] KRQE [] Fox4...
Prof. Juk Bhattacharyya of UW Whitewater on UG Research: Tackling Real-World Problems.
May 18, 2022 01:02 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBWhile doing her graduate program in Geology, Prof. Bhattacharyya found that Research shaped her understanding of her discipline. While teaching undergraduate classes, she wanted to bring that research experience to undergraduate students. That drew her to UW Whitewater. Prof. Bhattacharayya joins us on our podcast to talk about UG Research at UW Whitewater, CUR’s role, Infrastructure for Students & Faculty, success stories, and finally the skills needed to do research. In particular, we d...
Kayla and David Suisse on Utah State: Undergraduate Research on Medicinal Benefits of Sagebrush, and Discovering Humanities.
May 12, 2022 00:56 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBIn High School, Kayla loved every course she took. She was quite stressed trying to figure out what course to pursue. David on the other hand, was pretty set on studying medicine early on. He loved the Sciences. Kayla and David join us on our podcast to share their Undergraduate Research experiences, their work with Sagebrush-based research, and their college journey at Utah State University. In particular, we discuss the following with them: Choosing Utah State University Benefits of do...
Elizabeth Eill: How Undergraduate Research Propelled her from Community College to a PhD.
May 07, 2022 15:47 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBElizabeth says she wasn’t a very good student in high school. When time came for college, her family recommended that she attend the local Finger Lakes Community College. This would turn out to be a Life Changer. She met Prof James Hewlett and discovered undergraduate research in his BioTech lab. Elizabeth received her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from State University of New York Upstate Medical University. She shares her amazing college journey in this podcast. In particular, we di...
College Students’ Housing Struggle in College News Fit to Digest. May 2, 2022.
May 06, 2022 04:15 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Stevens Institute Attracts More Applicants [] Cost and Stress Drive Enrollments Down [] College Students Struggle to Find Housing [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matter...
Carson Crochet on Davidson College: German Studies, Arab Studies, CA’Buddy and The Hurt Hub.
May 04, 2022 04:38 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBAt 14, Carson started carrying an Invention Book in her backpack to doodle & jot down ideas for innovation. If she got bored in a class, she would escape to her invention book to think of problems and come up with solutions. Carson Crochet is a graduating senior at Davidson College majoring in German Studies and Arab Studies. Carson started the CA’Buddy venture at Davidson. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing Davidson College Entrepreneurial Pursuit & The Hurt Hub ...
Kelly Jorgensen of Nichols School: Impacting Student Lives While Keeping them Balanced.
April 30, 2022 17:53 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBKelly started as a somewhat reluctant College Counselor. But once she jumped into college counseling, she was hooked. She was able to make an impact in students’ lives, while keeping them even-keeled. Kelly Jorgensen is the Director of College Counseling at Nichols School in Buffalo, New York. On our podcast, Kelly shares her background, her approach to counseling, about “intentionality”, managing families expectations, the COVID impact, and advice to high school students. In particular, ...
Kelly Jorgensen of Nichols School on College Counseling: Impacting Student Lives While Keeping them Balanced.
April 30, 2022 17:53 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBKelly started as a somewhat reluctant College Counselor. But once she jumped into college counseling, she was hooked. She was able to make an impact in students’ lives, while keeping them even-keeled. Kelly Jorgensen is the Director of College Counseling at Nichols School in Buffalo, New York. On our podcast, Kelly shares her background, her approach to counseling, about “intentionality”, managing families expectations, the COVID impact, and advice to high school students. In particular, ...
Ranking Colleges based on Web Traffic in College News Fit to Digest. April 25, 2022.
April 29, 2022 15:29 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: College Visits Internet Style [] What Applicants’ Parents Need to Know [] Int’l Students Allowed to Take Online Courses [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11] ...
Aidan Arasasingham on UCLA: Global Studies, UC Students’ President, and Dinner with 12 Strangers.
April 27, 2022 04:17 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAidan’s deep interest in History and World Politics was shaped by his own and extended family, being displaced by the civil war in Sri Lanka, to different parts of the world. Aidan Arasasingham is a graduate of UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies. Now, as a member of the UCLA Alumni, Aidan shares his Undergraduate Experience. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing UCLA Majoring in Global Studies Passion for Politics and Government President of UC Student...
Carolyn Norton of Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation: Become a Coke Scholar and Join the Family.
April 23, 2022 00:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBCarolyn was a Second Grade School Teacher in Virginia with a desire to do more in non-profit education. She moved to Atlanta and in a few years landed a role as the Alumni Relations Manager at the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation has awarded $78M in scholarships to 6600 Scholars since its founding in 1986. Carolyn gives us an overview of The Coca-Cola Scholarship, How Students can Apply, What they look for in their Scholars, Alumni Network, and Advice for High Schoolers. #Co...
Carolyn Norton of Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: Become a Coke Scholar and Join the Family.
April 23, 2022 00:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBCarolyn was a Second Grade School Teacher in Virginia with a desire to do more in non-profit education. She moved to Atlanta and in a few years landed a role as the Alumni Relations Manager at the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. The Foundation has awarded $78M in scholarships to 6600 Scholars since its founding in 1986. Carolyn gives us an overview of The Coca-Cola Scholarship, How Students can Apply, What they look for in their Scholars, Alumni Network, and Advice for High Schoolers. #CokeS...
Over Half the Increase in Applications are Int’l in College News Fit to Digest. April 18, 2022.
April 21, 2022 15:29 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBMaking sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: More than 200 Colleges have Open Seats [] Williams College Drops Loans [] Over Half the Increase in Applications are Int’l [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11...
Rohan Pasari on Cialfo: Making College Journey Accessible to High School Students.
April 20, 2022 03:06 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWhen Rohan was getting ready to apply to College in Kolkata, India, his high school did not have a College Counselor to guide him. Three years later his sister was preparing to apply to college, and going through the same pains and anxieties that he had gone through, without a college counselor. In this podcast, Rohan shares How Cialfo got started, The difference they make to Students, Schools, Counselors and Colleges, the goal of serving 100M students by 2030, and Advice for college-bound ...
MIT reinstates SAT, ACT in College News Fit to Digest. April 13, 2022.
April 17, 2022 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Acceptance Rates 2022 [] MIT Reinstates SAT/ACT [] Int’l Students want to Stay in the US After Graduation [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma ...
MaryLynne Rodriguez of St. Francis on College Counseling: Making Future Bright for Students.
April 12, 2022 21:32 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen MaryLynne was in High School, she noticed that the amount of attention students received from counselors depended on their grades. MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School in California. On our podcast, MaryLynne shares her background, experience & insights, her approach to counseling, the COVID impact, her advice to high school students. In particular, we discuss the following with her: MaryLynne Rodriguez’s Background Approach to ...
Sachin Ravi on UW Madison: Computer Science, Exploration, and Pickup Basketball.
April 08, 2022 15:50 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBSachin was a typical high school kid. He was a good student. Got good grades. Liked Math and Science. Played tennis for his High School. Played basketball. Loved video games. But, he didn’t have an outsized interest or passion for any of the subjects. Sachin Ravi is a graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. As a member of the University of Wisconsin Madison Alumni, Sachin shares his Undergraduate Experience. In particular, we discuss the fo...
Katy Murphy of Bellarmine on College Counseling: Giving Students the Opportunity to Envision their Future.
April 04, 2022 18:06 - 44 minutes - 41 MB3 different High Schools. 3 very different types with College Counseling. This experience as a high schooler, has inspired Katy Murphy’s 4 decade career in College Admissions Counseling. In this podcast, Katy combines straight talking with wit to share her experiences & insights on college counseling, how to deal with COVID-impacted changes, and her advice for high school students. Katy Murphy is the Director of College Counseling at Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, California. In par...
Thomas Athey on Davidson College: PPE & History, Student Entrepreneurship, and The Hurt Hub Community.
March 31, 2022 03:25 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThomas found entrepreneurship at a young age. He taught himself investing and then along with his best friend started a summer camp for 7, 8th graders to teach them finance and investing. At the end of high school he started Portfolio Kings. Thomas Athey is a sophomore at Davidson College and plans to double major in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), and History. Thomas is continuing to build Portfolio Kings at Davidson. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing D...
Dr. Tim Raines of Emory University: Undergraduate Research is a Strategic Priority.
March 29, 2022 04:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this Podcast for High Schoolers, Dr. Raines shares how UG Research changed his career trajectory. He discusses Emory’s UG Research Program, How CUR helps Emory, the Resources they offer the Students & Faculty, Student Successes, and his Advice for High Schoolers. Dr. Tim Raines is the Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Programs at Emory University. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Dr. Tim Raines’ Background UG Research at Emory Program & Student Succes...
Amanda Simpson, Admissions Counselor at TCNJ: Welcoming Place, High Quality Programs, and Undergraduate Research.
March 25, 2022 21:05 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a liberal arts institution established in 1855 as a Public University in New Jersey. Amanda Simpson gives us an overview of TCNJ, their Flagship Programs, Undergraduate Research, How COVID has changed what they look for in their students, Financial Aid and advice for High School Students. In particular, we discuss the following with her: About TCNJ Flagship Programs & UG Research What they look for in their Students Financial Aid Advice to Applicant...
MIT to Increase Financial Aid in College News Fit to Digest. March 22, 2022.
March 24, 2022 16:23 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: GPAs are Up, Test Scores are Not [] California Law to Berkeley’s Rescue [] List of “Dream” Colleges [] MIT to increase Financial Aid [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this epi...
Aya Yagi on Stanford: French & Music, Study Abroad in Paris, and Midnight Pizzas.
March 22, 2022 03:59 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWhile growing up, music was a big part of Aya’s life. She played the piano and violin. She loved foreign languages. French in particular. Aya recalls her transition from her public school in Oakland, California to Stanford as being rough. Aya Yagi is a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor’s degree in French and Music. Now, as a member of the Stanford University Alumni, Aya shares her Undergraduate Experience. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Choosing Stanford ...
Episode #200: 10 Positive Online Stories from Students and Faculty during the Pandemic.
March 15, 2022 01:03 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBA Physics Professor hustling to move Labs online, a college senior finally learning to play chess, a high school senior who discovers her public speaking skills, student entrepreneurs and more. 10 Vignettes showcasing those, who in spite of being forced to be Online during the Pandemic, had something to offer that was positive, inspiring, noteworthy or worthy of celebrating. The 10 Positive Stories fall into 5 different buckets. Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Episode #200 ...
UC Davis Receives Record Applications in College News Fit to Digest. March 7, 2022.
March 12, 2022 16:37 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: UC Davis Receives Record Applications for Fall 2022 [] Berkeley Enrollment Situation Less Dire [] Princeton to accept more Transfer Students [] Solution to lower Enrollment - Fewer Dropouts [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Sili...
Bill Hancock of Cranbrook Kingswood High School: College Counseling Makes a Difference.
March 09, 2022 04:52 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBBill Hancock is the Senior Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Kingswood High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Bill gives us an overview of his Experiences in College Counseling, his “How?What?Why? Where?” approach to College Counseling, today’s opportunities and challenges for students & colleges, and finally, his advice for high schoolers as they navigate the college process. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Bill Hancock’s Background College Counselin...
Bill to Retain Int’l STEM Students in College News Fit to Digest. February 28, 2022.
March 03, 2022 05:42 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Berkeley may have to cut 3000 Students this Fall [] Bill to Retain Int’l STEM talent [] Choosing between Public and Private College is about more than Tuition [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources...
Prof. Alexa Sand of Utah State University: UG Research Engages Students across Majors.
February 24, 2022 20:24 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAlexa Sand is a Professor of Arts History and the Associate VP of Research at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Prof. Alexa Sand joins us on our podcast to talk about Undergraduate Research at Utah State, the role Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) plays, the services her group provides Students & Faculty, their successes, and finally the skills and characteristics needed to do research. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Prof. Alexa Sand’s Background Undergraduat...
Dominic Perkaj on Columbia University: Political Science, Football, and Milano Market.
February 21, 2022 05:42 - 39 minutes - 37 MBDominic grew up playing Football. He was in the National Honor Society. He was involved in community service in school. When time came for college, He was recruited to play football. Dominic Perkaj is a graduate of Columbia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing Columbia Majoring in Political Science & Government Varsity Football Advice to Aspirants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduct...
10 Tips to Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay in College News Fit to Digest. February 14, 2022.
February 17, 2022 19:49 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: COVID Drives Students Away from College [] Colleges Start to Centralize Operations [] 10 Tips on Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this epis...
About Majors: What is Environmental Studies? With Prof. Josh Schimel of UC Santa Barbara.
February 14, 2022 18:41 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBEpisode summary introduction: The goal of this series is to serve as a primer for High Schoolers about a College Major, through our conversations with Faculty Experts in the various US Colleges and Universities. We continue this series with Environmental Studies, with Josh Schimel, Professor of Environmental Studies at University of California Santa Barbara. In particular, we discuss the following with him: What is Environmental Studies ? Areas of Environmental Studies Biggest Challenge...
Lawmakers look to Ban Legacy Admissions in College News Fit to Digest. February 7, 2022.
February 09, 2022 04:31 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: Teachers leaving the field [] Law to Ban Legacy Admissions? [] Int’l Students Risk Going Home [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11...
Tyler Gathman on ISU: Chemical Engineering, Intramural Sports, and Standing in Line for Basketball Games.
February 06, 2022 23:46 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBEpisode summary introduction: Tyler grew up around engineers. Tyler liked Math and even participated in the “Project Lead the Way” program for Engineering in Minnesota. He was a Boy Scout and played varsity baseball. Tyler Gathman is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Choosing ISU Majoring in Chemical Engineering Intramural Sports and Church Groups Advice to Aspirants Topics discussed...
SAT Goes Online to Stay Relevant in College News Fit to Digest. February 2, 2022.
February 04, 2022 00:16 - 16 minutes - 15 MBEpisode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: SAT to go Online [] CSU to drop SAT/ACT [] 5 Reasons for European Students to Study in the US [] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11...