Becoming a Bearcat
By SUNY Binghamton Orientation
Season 1 was recorded during the Summer of 2021, and Season 2 was recorded during the Summer of 2022. During the Summer of 2023, Season 3 will be released throughout the month of June with new episodes every Friday!
Becoming a BearcatJun 23, 2023
Episode 4: Top 10 Things to Look Forward to at Orientation
In this final episode of the season, the hosts will discuss components of New Student and Family Orientation that attendees have to look forward to. Listeners will hear about different campus departments that will be in attendance and opportunities for socializing and networking.
Episode Three: Top 10 Events to Look Forward to
Though in no way an extensive list of all that campus has to offer, this episode will include information about annual events related to career-readiness, getting acclimated to campus, building relationships, and finding a sense of belonging.
Episode 2: Top 10 Tips for Your Student’s First Semester
Hear some suggestions regarding budgeting, academic success, time management, and ways to stay happy and healthy during one’s initial transition to Binghamton University.
Episode 1: Top 10 Hidden Gems in Binghamton
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3! In addition to the amenities Binghamton University offers on campus, the surrounding community is full of restaurants, parks, sporting events, and festivals for students to attend and participate in year round. We will discuss some of them in this episode.
Episode 4: Preparing for Move-In and BWelcome Programs
On the 4th and FINAL episode of Season 2 of "Becoming a Bearcat" we bring on staff to talk about what the move-in process for Fall 2022 will look like as well as the BWelcome program for new and returning students. Student co-hosts Kylie and Mo also talk about their personal experiences with move-in and the first few weeks of their freshman year at Binghamton!
Episode 4's song is by Yard Party, a local Binghamton band formed by current professional staff at Binghamton University and alumni! You can check out Yard Party on Instagram @yardpartyofficial and hear their full-length album on Spotify called "In Search of an Exit".
Special shout-out to Sarah Zarember again for her original "Becoming a Bearcat" song as our closer.
Here are some helpful links mentioned in this episode:
- Residential Life Move-In Information
Thank you so much for tuning into this Season, we hope you feel a little more prepared - you are now officially a Bearcat!
Episode 3: Academic Support
On the 3rd episode of Season 2 of "Becoming a Bearcat" we bring on students and staff to share the amazing resources we have on campus related to supporting a student's academic success and degree completion.
Episode 3's song is by Akiva, a current Binghamton University student! Visit his linktree to follow his social media pages and hear more of his music on Spotify! Akiva had this to say about his music: "I make all types of rap music that honestly can't be traced back to a single genre. Every project I make, I try to sound sonically different. My ep "Searching for Wonderland" is definitely rage, meanwhile my first project "Welcome to the Wolf Pack" is more trap sounding. Also, my upcoming projects "Brooklyns Finest", "You" and "Skywalker" are all extremely different ranging from a blend of old school rap and newer ideas, to romance and heartbreak, and finally a spacey hard hitting sound."
Special shout-out to Sarah Zarember again for her original "Becoming a Bearcat" song as our closer.
Here are some helpful links mentioned in this episode:
- Harpur College Academic Advising
- Department of Student Transition and Success
- University Tutoring Services
We'll see you next time for our FINAL episode of the season, Episode 4: Preparing for Move-In and BWelcome Week, premiering Friday, July 22nd.
Episode 2: Campus Community Wellness
Welcome back to our 2nd episode of Season 2 of "Becoming a Bearcat"! On this episode we bring on students and staff to share the amazing resources we have on campus related to physical and mental wellness and safety.
Episode 2's song is a cover by Binghamton University's The Treblemakers, 1 of 10 acapella groups on campus! The Binghamton Treblemakers are Binghamton University’s only co-ed alt-rockapella group, whose repertoire includes songs such as Nine in the Afternoon, Everlong, When the Party’s Over, and the classic Stacy’s Mom. Come see them perform at the Dollar Show in the beginning of next semester! Auditions take place the following day in Lecture Hall. Join the Treblemakers and sing all your favorite angsty middle school tunes!
Special shout-out to Sarah Zarember again for her original "Becoming a Bearcat" song as our closer.
Here are some helpful links mentioned in this episode:
- Health Services New Student Information page
- Information on the 20:1 program and other related resources
- The CARE Team and referral website
We'll see you next time for Episode 3: Academic Support, premiering Friday, July 15th.
Episode 1: The First-Year Perspective
Welcome back for Season 2 of Becoming a Bearcat! We are excited to kick of Season 2 with personal testimonials of students who have just completed their first year at Binghamton University. We also discuss UNIV101 courses, a great way to continue the transition experience in a student's first semester, and showcase a new song series for this season where staff, faculty, and students show off their musical talents!
Episode 1's song is by Dr. Dana and the Jam Department, headed by Mountainview College's very own Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart. The highlighted song is called "Enjoy the Ride" off of their new album hitting Spotify this summer.
Check them out on Facebook and Instagram, both at @TheJamDept
Special shout-out to our student guests Sarah Zarember and Orientation Advisors Eli Engler and Michelle Boateng for sharing their experiences and advice.
Find out more about UNIV101 courses HERE and thank you again to Albert Zhang for joining us on the podcast once more!
We'll see you next time for Episode 2: Campus Community Wellness, premiering Friday, July 8th.
Episode 8: Preparing for Move-In
On this LAST episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria discuss move-in information that was just released, what you can expect on the day, and how to say goodbye. They also talk about what you should and should not be packing for college! Residential Life serves as a guest to provide detailed information of the move-in process so you feel prepared to arrive on campus in just a few short weeks.
Move-in Information from Residential Life: 3:27-13:43
This is our last episode for the Summer 2021 Orientation season. Thank you so much for listening!
Episode 7: Belonging and Transition
On this second to last episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria dive into the topics of transition and belonging, focusing on how students can find their place on campus and make Binghamton University feel like their home away from home. Guests include Residential Life and our important diversity and inclusion resource offices on campus!
Residential Life (Housing): 1:58-12:27
Conflict Mediation Program: 15:08-24:03
Multicultural Resource Center: 25:50-40:39
Q Center: 41:31-45:51
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our LAST episode premieres on Friday, August 6th at 12pm EST.
Episode 6: Student Success and Exploration
On this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria speak with offices that focus on student success and exploration of career goals. Sarah and Victoria also provide insight into additional resources on campus that center on student success, including Academic Advising offices, University Tutoring Services, and more!
Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development: 8:02-21:03
Peer Success Coaching: 25:00-33:45
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our second-to-last episode premieres on Friday, July 30th at 12pm EST.
Episode 5: Campus Safety
On this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria chat with our important safety departments on campus and point you to the best resource to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 guidelines and information for the Fall 2021 Semester.
Office of Emergency Management: 3:05-17:21
University Police Department: 26:40-41:44
Office of Student conduct: 44:17-57:51
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 23rd at 12pm EST.
Episode 4: The Binghamton Community
On this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria talk about on-campus facilities and services, including campus and city transportation and everything dining and meal plans. They then transition to the city of Binghamton itself and how students can look to make not just campus, but the city itself, home.
Dining Services/Meal Plans: 1:34-23:01
Center for Civic Engagement: 25:47-48:17
Off-Campus Living: 53:53-60:48
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 16th at 12pm EST.
Episode 3: Building an Identity
In this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria talk about how students can find their identity on campus through extracurricular exploration. With over 250 student-run organizations, Greek Life, specialty programs, Education Abroad, and more, there are many options for students to find their place!
The Student Association: 3:01-8:54
The Emerging Leaders Program: 12:03-21:32
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life: 22:43-28:51
Education Abroad Office: 30:54-41:24
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 9th at 12pm EST.
Episode 2: Student Wellness
In the first full episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria dive into the topic of Student Wellness. Guests cover a range of wellness themes, including mental health and physical fitness and students discuss their personal stories of overcoming difficulties when they arrived on campus as new students.
University Counseling Center: 1:54 - 7:23
Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators: 7:57 - 21:42
Campus Recreation: 23:05 - 32:46
Registered Dieticians: 33:33 - 44:55
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 2nd at 12pm EST.
Episode 1: Welcome!
In this introduction episode, series hosts Sarah and Victoria introduce themselves and share information on what the Becoming a Bearcat podcast will be about. This podcast series is intended for new students and their families of Binghamton University, State University of New York. This series will supplement the Orientation experience of Binghamton University and seeks to prepare new students and their families before their arrival to campus in August 2021.
Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our first full episode premieres on Friday, June 25th at 12pm EST.