#AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast
By UNC Asheville Office of Admission & Financial Aid
With your hosts, Sarah and Savannah. Follow them on Instagram @unca_sarah and @unca_savannah.
#AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission PodcastOct 06, 2020
Episode 14 - The First Year Experience
In the final episode of the season, Sarah and Savannah talk to Dr. Regine Criser, the Director of the First Year Experience Program at UNC Asheville.
Episode 13 - Campus Recreation
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with Leah Belt, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, as well as one of our student Campus Recreation Trip Supervisors, River, about all the opportunities Campus Rec has to offer at UNC Asheville.
Episode 12 - Undergraduate Research
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with Dr. Amanda Wolfe of the UNC Asheville Chemistry Department. They discuss the many undergraduate research opportunities at UNCA and how they might differ from research at a larger university.
Episode 11 - Housing and Dining
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with Vollie Barnwell, Director of Housing & Student Life Operations, and Meghan Ibach, Sustainability & Marketing Manager for Dining Services. They discuss all of our different housing and dining options on campus.
Episode 10 - Ville
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with two of our Student Ambassadors about the city of Asheville and what makes it such an attraction for our students.
Episode 9 - E is for Education
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk with a few folks about the Education Department at UNC Asheville. First, they speak with alum, Brianna Carberry, a science teacher at one of Massachusetts' first early college charter schools. They also speak with current UNC Asheville teacher licensure student, Abby Houghton, and they wrap up the episode talking with Teacher Recruitment and Retention Liaison, Dr. Leroy Wray. At the end of the episode, Dr. Wray mentions several ways to get in touch with the Education Department:
- Email - lwray@unca.edu
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/edatuncasheville
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/uncadepteduc
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uncaed/
And, since we are in the thick of the application season, if you have any questions regarding your application to UNC Asheville, please feel free to contact us at admissions@unca.edu.
Episode 8 - H is for Humanities
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah talk to professors Dr. Rodger Payne from Religious Studies and Dr. Eric Roubinek from History, to discuss the Humanities at UNC Asheville.
Episode 7 - S is for Science
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah welcome recent UNC Asheville Atmospheric Science alum and current KTEN Meteorologist, Alex Schneider to the podcast. They also spend some time talking with Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, National Geographic Explorer, and current UNC Asheville Biology Professor, Dr. Graham Reynolds.
Episode 6 - A is for Arts
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah welcome UNC Asheville Music Professor and Recruitment Coordinator for the Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts, Steve Alford, to #AvlBound. They discuss everything from Music, to Art, to Creative Writing, Drama, Dance, and even New Media. If you are considering UNC Asheville for anything art related, this is the episode you're going to want to hear.
Episode 5 - Special Edition: Transferring to Asheville's University
In this special edition of #AvlBound, Sarah and Savannah talk to UNC Asheville Assistant Director of Admission, Lindsey Prather, about transferring to the university.
Episode 4 - Financial Aid
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah welcome special guest, UNC Asheville Financial Aid Counselor, Cody Woods, to talk all things Financial Aid.
Episode 3 - Applications
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah tell you all you need to know about the application process for UNC Asheville. They also welcome a special guest, Devon McCarthy-James from the College Foundation of North Carolina.
Episode 2 - Original Minds
Sarah and Savannah talk with two of our original minds, UNC Asheville students Flo Jacques and Blake Hudson.
Episode 1 - #AvlBound with Sarah and Savannah
In this episode, Sarah and Savannah introduce themselves and let everyone know what to expect from #AvlBound in the months to come. They also give prospective students some advice on choosing a college from their own personal experiences.
Coming soon! #AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast
The first episode of #AvlBound - The UNC Asheville Admission Podcast will be available on September 1, 2020.