In this episode we speak to Rachel, a senior at Ohio State! Being a senior, Rachel is able to provide much information about her school and what makes it so special.
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Undergrad population: 61,677
Popular Majors: Finance, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Accounting; Computer Engineering, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Acreage: 1,665 acres
Greek Life: 10%
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great 2021, and welcome 2022!
This episode we listen to Grace, a current sophomore at University of Miami. Grace tells us a lot about Miami, including its many activities and debunking some stereotypes.
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Undergrad Size: 11,334
Size: 239 acres
Greek Life: 20%
Popular Majors: Finance, Registered Nursing, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Economics, Marketing/Marketing Management, Political Science and Government, Advertising; Bioengineering and Biomedical
Welcome to the 2nd episode of season 2!! We continue the start of the season by interviewing Jacob, a junior at Cornell! Jacob offers a honest outlook on his school, mentioning some of the negatives, yet highlighting many of the great positives. Listen in to hear more from him!
Location: Ithaca, NY
Undergrad Size: 14,743
Size: 2,300 acres
Greek Life: 30%
Popular Majors: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, Computer and Information Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields; Social Sciences; Architecture
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In this week’s episode we listen to Kyle, a current senior at Duke University! Kyle’s 3 years at Duke has gave him an abundance of experience and information to share. Tune in to hear what Duke has to offer!
Quick Facts
Location: Durum, NC
Undergrad: 6,525
Popular Majors: Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, Biology, and Biomedical Engineering
Acreage: 8,600+ acres
Greek Life Percentage: 30%
Top 5 Home Countries of International Students: China, India, Korea, United Kingdom, Canada
International Representation: class of 2022 representing 74 different countries
This episode we hear all about the Lions from Julia at Penn State. Going into her sophomore year, Julia has already captured Penn’s spirit and its passionate students. Listen to find out more!
Undergrad Enrollment: 40,639 for Campus Park (main campus); 76,000 for all campuses combined
Acreage: 7,958 acres.
Location: State College, PA
Popular Majors: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing; Computer and Information Sciences; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs.
Greek Life: 17%
# of Campuses: 24 (main=University Park)
Listen to Aman, a rising junior from UC Berkeley (or Cal), as he tells us everything you need to know about the school. He loves his school, yet his honest feedback allows us to find out both the positives and negatives of Cal.
Location: Berkely, CA
Undergrad: 31,348
Popular Majors: Social Sciences; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
Acreage: 1,232 acres
Greek Life Percentage: 30%
Top States: California (72%), Texas (1%), Washington (1%), New Jersey (1%), New York (1%)
Learn more about University of South Carolina from Gemma, a rising junior. Gemma offers plentiful information and it is clear that she knows a lot about her school!
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Size: 27,502
Acreage: 444 acres
Popular Majors: Finance and Financial Management Services; Public Health; Biology, Research and Experimental Psychology; and Marketing
Religious Affiliation: none
Listen to Maddie from Wake Forest University as she tells us everything you need to know about the school! Maddie is a rising sophomore and even in the midst of the pandemic, she truly loves the school.
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Undergrad population: 5,200
Size: 340 acres
Popular Majors: Social Science, Business, Management, Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Psychology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Greek Life: 50%
In this episode we have Jimmy, a rising junior from Georgetown University! He gives great information on areas beyond what could be learned from just touring the school.
Location: Washington DC
Undergrad population: 7,513
Size: 104 acres
Popular Majors: Social Sciences, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
This episode we have Emily, our first graduate student! Emily graduated just a couple of months ago as a junior. It is clear that Emily really knows Fordham well, as she offers very useful information ranging from student life, to academics, to even post-grad assistance.
Location: Bronx, New York
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,767
Size: 93 acres
Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management, Economics, Finance, Psychology, and Political Science and Government.
Religious Affiliation: Jesuit
Want to learn more about University of Delaware? Our guest Tori, a current junior, tells us everything you need to know!
Location: Newark, Delaware
Setting: suburban
Undergraduate enrollment: 18,766
Size: 1,996 acres
Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; and Education.
Religious affiliation: none
This episode we interview Elizabeth, a sophomore from Clemson! She gives great insight on the many positives of her school while still shedding light on the few negatives.
Location: Clemson, South Carolina
Size: 20,195 undergrad
Size: 1,400 acres
Popular Majors: Engineering, Business Management, Biomedical, Agriculture and Education
Want to find out more about U Pitt? This week we have on a current sophomore from U Pitt, Rithik. Rithik's authentic commentary reveals how much he loves his school, but he isn't afraid to reveal its flaws.
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Undergrad size: 19,200
Size: 145 acres
Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Health Professions and Related Programs, Social Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Religious Affiliation: None
On this episode we talk to Isabella, a freshman from Elon University!
Location: Elon, North Carolina
Undergrad Size: 6,277
Size: 656 acres
Popular majors: Business/Commerce, Communication and Media Studies, Public Administration, Psychology, Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Religious affiliation: None
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This episode we discuss Sacred Heart with Taylor, a current freshman! Although her experience was affected by COVID, she is very knowledgeable about the school and gives great insight.
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
Undergrad size: 6,158
Size: 350 acres
Popular Majors: Nursing, Athletic Training, and Business
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
This week we have on Brandon, a current senior at Monmouth University! The episode definitely focuses on his time at Monmouth, but we also touch upon The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and Brookdale Community College, since he had attended those schools before switching to Monmouth.
