University College Podcast Network
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University College Podcast NetworkFeb 14, 2019
International First-Gen Student, Accelerated Nursing Major Roberto Escobar
Transition during the pandemic hasn't been the first big transition for Roberto Escobar. A Venezuela-native, Roberto landed at Kennesaw State for school after starting his education back home. His experiences in Venezuela ranged from residencies in emergency care to neurosurgery. Roberto tells us how he decided he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, he tells some eye-opening stories from his time in emergency care, how the education differs in the United States compared to Venezuela, his original hesitancy to go to school in the US, what it has been like being an international first-generation student and much more.
Challenges of online learning & benefits of being a student assistant with Arleda Lawson
Kennesaw State junior biology major Arleda Lawson joins the latest episode of our show! She talks about the challenges living in rural Georgia during the time of online learning due to COVID-19, how she structures her days to ensure she stays on task and completes her work, what she has learned from being a student assistant on campus and how it has helped her become more comfortable in different aspects of her college career.
For more information on University College and its programs, initiatives and degrees, please visit uc.kennesaw.edu. Join us weekly on Facebook Live for our video series that focuses on different parts of our college that affect the entire campus community.
SMART Center Tutor Lydia Blanar, Owl Advising with AJ Amini
In this two segment episode, we're joined by SMART Center student tutor Lydia Blanar and Owl Advising's AJ Amini. In the first segment, KSU student Lydia Blanar talks about her transition to online learning and how she learned about KSU shutting down while she was in Uganda. Lydia also details the resources available for students at the Virtual SMART Center during this period of online learning. In segment two, AJ Amini gives students three important tips to remember with regard to virtual advising.
For more information on the SMART Center, it's virtual hours and subject schedule, visit https://bit.ly/smartVSC. If you have advising questions during this time, visit owladvising.kennesaw.edu or contact AskAdvising@kennesaw.edu.
First-Gen student Josh Brown talks journey to college, pursuing Cultural Diversity Studies
Kennesaw State First-Generation student Josh Brown joins the show to talk about transferring to KSU from Georgia Tech, the impact of First-Year Seminar on his KSU experience, types of jobs he hopes to pursue and being a first-generation student.
This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit uc.kennesaw.edu/covid19.php for information on University College's departments, programs and services and how they are operating online during this time.
Kennesaw State Alum, Assistant Producer of The Bert Show -- Blake Eason
KSU alumni Blake Eason joins the show for this episode. Blake talks about his professional journey to becoming an assistant producer for The Bert Show, one of the most listened to morning show's in Atlanta. He also talks about how leadership classes helped him adjust to working in the real world, how a morning radio show is produced and prepared for and what sort of advice there is for students looking to pursue a job in the entertainment industry.
Follow Blake on Twitter @TheBlakeEason and catch up on all of his segments at thebertshow.com.
Growth at Kennesaw, Nerd Culture & Teaching with Jim Davis
Jim Davis, Associate Professor of Theater & Performance Studies, joins the show. Jim discusses what's changed and how Kennesaw State has grown since he began as a faculty member in 2007, his passion for professional wrestling, comics and nerd culture, how he's found ways to work those interests into his teaching and research and much more.
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Sociology Major Hazel Lika Shares First-Generation Story
First-Generation Owl Hazel Lika joins the show to talk about her path to becoming the first in her family tree to pursue a college degree! Hazel talks about her passion for music, the benefits of University College's First-Year Seminar, her experiences overseas and much more!
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US Navy Veteran Continuing Journey Towards Master's Degree
US Navy veteran and current KSU Student Michael Lewis stops by the University College Podcast. Michael recently completed his Bachelor's in Integrative Studies through University College in addition to a Leadership Certificate through the same department. He discusses how the military has helped him to this day, the importance of knowing when to ask for help as a student, the process behind creating an Integrative Studies curriculum, leadership and it's value in the workplace, his Master's Degree pursuit and more.
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Kicking Off the New School Year with Dr. Simpson-Wilkey
We're back with a new episode of the University College Podcast to begin the 2019-20 academic year. Joining the show this time around is University College's Interim Senior Associate Dean, Dr. LaJuan-Simpson Wilkey. She talks about her journey to KSU, her roles within University College, the excitement of starting a new year and University College's place on campus with regard to student success.
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Ambrielle August's Journey to Her Dream Internship
Ambrielle August (Business Administration & Information Systems major) joins the show for this episode! Ambrielle has worked as a student assistant in the Dean's Office at University College for nearly two years while also serving in numerous positions for her fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. In addition, Ambrielle has completed an internship at Quickly Media in Buckhead and begins an exciting experience at MailChimp in Atlanta in the summer!
Follow University College on Twitter and Instagram @UCatKSU. For more information on University College and any of its programs, degrees or support initiatives, please visit uc.kennesaw.edu
KSU, Thrive Alumni Alexandria Johnson Excelling in The Big Apple
Kennesaw State alumni and Thrive Scholar Alexandria Johnson joins the show for this episode! She talks about how the Thrive program helped her transition from high school to college, her numerous internship experiences throughout her time at KSU and how she earned a full-time position at Verizon in New York City after holding different roles as an AdFellow with them.
Criminal Justice Major Tralen Hardnett Goes Above the Call
Junior criminal justice major Tralen Hardnett is our guest for this episode. Tralen was the recipient of the first Above the Call Student Assistant award at University College's Spring Awards Banquet. In this episode, Tralen speaks about his inspiration behind picking criminal justice as a major, what people might not know about forensic science, his growth as a student assistant in the Department of Leadership & Integrative Studies and thoughts of Marvel's Avengers: Endgame!