The Road to Oz: Advice, Tips and Information for Prospective SUNY Oswego Students
By SUNY Oswego Admissions Office
The Road to Oz: Advice, Tips and Information for Prospective SUNY Oswego Students May 12, 2020
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!
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!
Why We π 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).
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
Why We π Studying Abroad
Why We π 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.
Why We π 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
Why We π 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
Why We π Working On-Campus
How Weβre Coping with the Pandemic
Why We π 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).
Why We π 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
Why We πThe School of Communication Media and the Arts
Faculty speaks from the beginning until 44:39
Students speak from 44:39 until end
Why We πAlumni: 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.
Why We πAlumni: 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
Why We π 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.
Why We π 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
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
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
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 wasnβt 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.
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
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.
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 π Oswego.Β
Why We π 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