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The Road to Oz: Advice, Tips and Information for Prospective SUNY Oswego Students

The Road to Oz: Advice, Tips and Information for Prospective SUNY Oswego Students

By SUNY Oswego Admissions Office

Welcome to The Road to Oz! Hosted by SUNY Oswego Admissions Interns. We want to give students a more in-depth experience and conversations about the student perspective on our school and also learn about different aspects of our campus. If at any point you are listening and have questions you want to ask us please feel free to message us on Instagram @oswego_admission or send us an email at admiss@oswego.edu
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SUNY Oswego Driving Tour

SUNY Oswego Driving Tour

Welcome to SUNY Oswego! In this 8-minute episode, a student tour guide will guide you through our campus at a driving speed. Play this podcast through your car following our designated route and get to know our beautiful campus!

Oct 04, 202107:56
The Final Episode: Parting Memories and Advice

The Final Episode: Parting Memories and Advice

Join our hosts Cassie and Cloey as they share their favorite memories, and give their parting advice. Cassie and Cloey will be graduating so they will no longer be your hosts. If you have any questions please feel free to email them at colkowsk@oswego.edu (Cloey) or ccarudo@oswego.edu (Cassie). Thank you all for listening and joining us on this journey and good luck!

May 14, 202048:02
Why We πŸ’› On Campus Resources

Why We πŸ’› On Campus Resources

Join us as we talk about some of the on-campus resources that SUNY Oswego has to offer. This episode we will talk about the Library, SHOP, the Office of Accessibility Resources, SAVAC, and University Police. This episode we will be joined by current students Alexander (Library worker) and Ariel (SHOP Coordinator).

May 12, 202019:26
All Your Questions Asked and Answered

All Your Questions Asked and Answered

Join our hosts Cassie and Cloey as they answer questions that you have submitted on Facebook and Instagram. If you do have any more questions please feel free to reach out to us.Β 

May 09, 202038:04
Why We πŸ’› Studying Abroad

Why We πŸ’› Studying Abroad

Join us as we talk with current students about their studying abroad experiences. Our hosts Cassie and Cloey will also talk about their experience studying abroad together to Scotland. This episode we will be joined by Jackson and Mary.
May 07, 202036:27
Why We πŸ’› Career Services and EXCEL

Why We πŸ’› Career Services and EXCEL

Join us as we talk about Career Services and the EXCEL Office. Our hosts Cassie and Cloey will talk about their experiences with both offices. We will also be joined by Gary Morris the Director of Career Services at SUNY Oswego.

May 05, 202030:07
Why We πŸ’› Big Campus Events

Why We πŸ’› Big Campus Events

Join us as we talk about the Big Events SUNY Oswego's Campus has to offer. Our hosts Cassie and Cloey will cover events from Move-in Weekend to OzFest and everything in between. We will also be joined by current students who are involved in putting together some of the big events on campus. In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie, Yadi and Jakara.Β 

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we will be talking about events on campus related to the awareness and prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence. If you would like to skip those sections the timestamps on which we discuss them are below:Β 

Take Back the Night Walk - Start: 28:05 End: 30:05

Yards for Yeardley/Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Start: 32:10 End: 36:50

May 02, 202051:33
Why We πŸ’› Staying Healthy On Campus

Why We πŸ’› Staying Healthy On Campus

Join us as we talk to a few of our professional staff on campus who are great resources for staying healthy on campus and learn about all the great health resources our campus has to offer. In this episode, we are joined by Brian Wallace (Fitness Center), Angie Brown (Health Services), Kate Wolfe-Lyga (Counseling Services), and Lisa Evaneski (Title IX).Β 

Apr 30, 202026:02
Why We πŸ’› Working On-Campus

Why We πŸ’› Working On-Campus

Join us as we talk to a senior financial aid advisor and current students and learn about their experiences with on-campus jobs and their advice to future students. This episode we are joined by Jessica Slack (Work-Study) and current students Cayla (Campus Rec.), Lauren (Tutoring Center), Olivia (Fitness Center), Jackson (Dining Hall), Kelley (Desk Attendant), Liz (Building Manager) and your hosts Cassie (Laker Leader) and Cloey (Tour Guide).
Apr 28, 202041:19
How We’re Coping with the Pandemic

How We’re Coping with the Pandemic

Join our hosts, Cassie and Cloey as they talk about how they have navigated the pandemic, their concerns for the future, how they stay positive and give tips on how to make the best out of our current situation. Our hearts go out to all those who are being impacted by the pandemic and we are here for you if you want to chat about college or life in general.
Apr 25, 202033:46
Why We πŸ’› School of Education

Why We πŸ’› School of Education

Join us as we talk to the School of Education faculty members and current School of Ed. students and learn about their experiences with the School of Ed. and their advice to future students. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Marcia Burrell, Professor Carol Willard, Professor Ritu Radhakrishnan, and Sandra Kyle along with current students Laura (TESOL), Rianne (Childhood Education), Vinny (Adolescent Education), Katrina (Tech Ed.) and Rafael (Wellness Management).

Apr 23, 202058:13
Why We πŸ’› The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Why We πŸ’› The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Join us as we talk to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members and current CLAS students and learn about their experiences with CLAS and their advice to future students. This episode we are joined by Professor Jeff Schneider (Chemistry Department), Professor Vic Licatese (Psychology Department), and current students Dylan (Political Science and Cinema and Screen Studies), Ryan (Meteorology), Regan (Zoology), Casey (Mathematics) and Mary (Creative Writing and Spanish).


Professors: Beginning until 21:02

Students: 21:02 until end Β 

Apr 23, 202058:23
Why We πŸ’›The School of Communication Media and the Arts

Why We πŸ’›The School of Communication Media and the Arts

Join us as we talk to professors from the School of Communication Media and the Arts and current SCMA students and learn about their experiences with SCMA and their advice to future students. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Arvind Didi, Professor Lindsay McCluskey, Professor Jessica Reeher, Professor Toby Malone, Professor Michael Riecke, and Professor Donna Greene as well as current students Caroline, Josh, Alexis, and Jenn.
Faculty speaks from the beginning until 44:39
Students speak from 44:39 until end
Apr 21, 202001:21:59
Why We πŸ’›Alumni: Part 2 - Featuring Al Roker, Juliana Hannett and Tom Flaherty

Why We πŸ’›Alumni: Part 2 - Featuring Al Roker, Juliana Hannett and Tom Flaherty

Join us as we talk to some notable alumni, and learn about their experiences, why they chose Oswego, why they stay connected, why they love it and their advice to future students. In this episode, we are joined by Al Roker, co-host and weather anchor for the Today Show, Juliana Hannett, VP of Rubenstein, and Tom Flaherty, CFO of Make-A-Wish.

Apr 21, 202044:05
Why We πŸ’›Alumni: Part 1 - Catching Up With Friends

Why We πŸ’›Alumni: Part 1 - Catching Up With Friends

Join us as we talk to alumni, who we have met during our time at SUNY Oswego, and learn about their experiences, why they chose Oswego, why they stay connected, why they love it and their advice to future students. In this episode, we are joined by Makenna, Kenny, Charles, Maddy, Alli and Tyler.Β 


Thank you to all our alumni friends who joined us in this episode and who continue to support us and our endeavors.Β 

Apr 21, 202052:52
Why We πŸ’› Living On Campus: Residence Halls, Roommates and Dining Halls

Why We πŸ’› Living On Campus: Residence Halls, Roommates and Dining Halls

Join us as we talk to a hall director, RA's and current students and learn about their experiences with living on campus and their advice to future students. Also learn advice and tips from Cassie and Cloey as they share where they lived, their roommate experience and their favorite dining halls. This episode we are joined by Village Hall Director Miguel Pereira, RMs Emily and Benn, RAs Amber and Colleen, GRM Shannon and current student Rhiannon.

Apr 18, 202053:20
Why We πŸ’› The School of Business

Why We πŸ’› The School of Business

Join us as we talk to one School of Business faculty member and current SOB students and learn about their experiences with SOB and their advice to future students. This episode we are joined by BASAC advisor Alicia King and current students Felecia, Andy, Olivia and Chris.Β 

Apr 17, 202044:33
Advice from Transfers

Advice from Transfers

Join us as we talk to current students who have transferred into SUNY Oswego and learn about their experiences with transferring and their advice to future transfers. This episode we are joined by Autumn, Jabari, Emma and Jake.Β 

Apr 14, 202010:44
Advice from Our Seniors

Advice from Our Seniors

Join us as we talk with other seniors as we reminisce on the good times at SUNY Oswego, talk about future plans and give advice to prospective students. This episode we are joined by Tori, Chris, Emily, Andy and Maddy.Β 

Apr 14, 202013:47
What You Don't Hear On Tour: Stories of Students Finding Their Home

What You Don't Hear On Tour: Stories of Students Finding Their Home

Join us as we talk to students who found a home and where they were happiest at SUNY Oswego, despite culture shock, self-sabotage, realizing the major they chose wasn’t right for them or even making the step to go outside of their comfort zone. This episode we welcome Stephanie, Sam, Gab and Tyler as they tell us their stories.

Apr 11, 202024:50
Greek Life at SUNY Oswego!

Greek Life at SUNY Oswego!

Join us as we discuss all things Greek Life on SUNY Oswego's campus; including who can join, when you can join and what types of Greek Life we have. This episode we welcome Chris, Sam, Lizbeth and our very own Cassie as they tell us about their Greek Life experience.Β 

Apr 09, 202020:40
Getting Involved; Clubs, Organizations and More!

Getting Involved; Clubs, Organizations and More!

Join us as we talk to current students who are involved in a few of our 200+ clubs and organizations that SUNY Oswego has to offer. This episode we welcome Tucker, Tori, Felecia, Yadi, Justin, Jackson and our very own Cloey as they tell us about what they are involved in, why they joined and how it shaped their college career.

Apr 09, 202032:58
A Chat With Our Admission Counselors

A Chat With Our Admission Counselors

Join us and two of our wonderful Admission Counselors, who were once in your shoes as prospective SUNY Oswego students, as they give admissions advice along with their favorite stories. Learn why they too πŸ’› Oswego.Β 

Apr 07, 202036:17
Why We πŸ’› Oswego

Why We πŸ’› Oswego

Join us and other current students in learning why we chose SUNY Oswego, if it was the right fit and why we love Oswego. If you have any questions for us or our guests please feel free to message us on Instagram @oswego_admission or email us at admiss@oswego.edu

Apr 02, 202025:41
Welcome to The Road to Oz!

Welcome to The Road to Oz!

An introduction to who we are and why we are doing this.
Mar 31, 202002:32