Latest Non-traditional student Podcast Episodes
Episode 16: A little update...
Non-Trad Undergrad - April 15, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutesWE'RE BACK -- almost -- and trying something a little new. This episode will act as a quick recap for anyone who is new and some information about the future of "Non-Trad Undergrad" along with a chat Sara and Jenn had in December 2020. Please like and subscribe! Leave a review! We need your hel...
Episode 15: You gotta be your own duck
Non-Trad Undergrad - July 06, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutesRecorded on 7/5/20, Jenn and Sara cover the current Black Lives Matter protests, how systemic racism contributes to inequities for Black non-traditional students, plus details about how we're going to continue the podcast now that Jenn has graduated. Rated E for mild swearing. ---- Resources ...
Episode 14: Everything is just weird
Non-Trad Undergrad - July 06, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutesRecorded on 5/17/20, Sara and Jenn cover... JENN'S GRADUATION!!! and how weird it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rated E for mild swearing. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: @nontradundergradpod Instagram: @nontradundergradpod Twitter: @NTUpod Email us at: nontradundergradpod@gmai...
Episode 13: The Stay at Home Episode
Non-Trad Undergrad - April 12, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutesRecorded on 4/12/2020, Sara and Jenn still record from their respective homes, covering how the first three weeks of their classes went after having moved online, their thoughts on how VCU has handled the transition, and what's keeping them sane these days (walks around the neighborhood, video g...
Episode 12: The Social Distancing Episode
Non-Trad Undergrad - April 12, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutesRecorded on 3/22/20, Jenn and Sara chat on Zoom, from their respective homes, about everything that happened in the prior weeks regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and how they're dealing with "the new normal," including VCU moving classes online and the campus shutting down until at least ...
Episode 11: Thunderdome Terror of Middle School
Non-Trad Undergrad - March 10, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutesSara and Jenn talk about group projects (ugh) and balancing the stakes (grades) and compassion when group partners aren’t pulling their weight. They also talk about writing difficult papers (that cursor won’t move by itself), graduation, and the awesomeness of being able to say “I’m good at this...
Episode 10: Know Before You Go
Non-Trad Undergrad - February 23, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutesSara and Jenn interview their friend Elliott Martin, a junior and History major at VCU (and fellow non-traditional student, obvs). They discuss Elliott's journey to finding his major, finding the right school for him, and finding his passion. Topics also include online classes vs. in-person clas...
Episode 9: Growth!
Non-Trad Undergrad - February 09, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutesIt's two weeks into the Spring semester and Sara and Jenn are adjusting to new classes and new professors. Sara grapples with (more) group projects while Jenn discusses how neurodivergence can impact school choices. Plus, are today's traditionally-aged college students rude or just terrified of ...
Episode 8: Cautious Optimism
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 26, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutesJenn and Sara catch up since the last episode, discussing their winter breaks and excitement over their upcoming Spring classes. Topics include squeaky chairs, online classes, the gig economy, and the scourge that is TopHat. Rated "E" for some mild swearing. 😎 NOTE: Jenn’s chair makes a knock...
Episode 7: Same feels. It me.
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutesIt's the end of the semester!!! Hear the relief in Jenn and Sara's voices!! To celebrate, Sara and Jenn interview each other so you can get to know their non-traditional student stories. Jenn's story involves an unplanned pregnancy and "Hunger Games" fanfic; Sara's involves treading water as a T...
Episode 6: Spice to the rice.
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutesSara and Jenn interview Ada Romano, a journalism major at VCU. Ada discusses the challenges that come with being only a few years older than a regular traditionally-aged student (yet feeling way older than them). Topics also include tuition reimbursement by employers, different family cultures, ...
Episode 4: Don't Let Your Age Stop You
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutesSara and Jenn interview their friend Mary Rozycki, a fellow non-traditional student getting her Post Baccalaureate certificate in Statistics at VCU and all-around delightful person. Topics include Mary's story around coming back to school, dealing with tricky professors, the self consciousness t...
Episode 5: Insider Info FTW!
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutesIt's November (2019). We're tired. It's midterms. We're in the depths of the fall semester grind. And we're looking forward to Thanksgiving Break! Jenn also discusses what it's like getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Rated "E" for some mild swearing. 😎
Episode 1: It's Starting to Happen!
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutesMeet Sara and Jenn, two non-traditional college students at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA as they prepare for the Fall 2019 semester. Topics include which classes they're taking, dealing with perfectionism, the ways universities can help accommodate non-traditional stude...
Episode 3: Week 100
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutesFall semester is in full swing and Sara and Jenn are feeling the full effect of it. They discuss overcomplicating assignments and whether that's a non-traditional student thing or not, following campus rules and whether that's a non-traditional student thing or not, and the importance of having ...
Episode 2: Stiletto Professor
Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 03:00 - 44 minutesSara and Jenn are back after the first two weeks of Fall classes. Both Sara and Jenn are obsessed with Sara's marketing professor, Sara's not loving taking classes in Snead, Jenn's classes are all over the place, and Sara talks about finally dealing with the grief of leaving her old life in Los ...
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