College Shapes Your Story
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Lauren Kelley always wanted to become a storyteller to uplift the voices of others, and along the way she found an inspiring voice of her own. Her interests in media, political science, and technology have also unlocked amazing opportunities that have led to new levels of self-esteem and confidence. We’ll also talk about realizing when you’ve taken on way too much in college, and how to adjust and recalibrate along the way. Featured Majors: Strategic Communication, Individualized Studies, Political Science, Film Studies
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Create a Self-Portrait of Personal Growth
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A love of art and teaching have inspired Isa Obradovich to share her passions with others. As a successful artist and aspiring educator, her work is displayed across university halls, in local art centers, and in the Boomer Gallery of London. Isa has also received attention and acclaim across social media, where her massive following continues to expand. We’ll also talk about the joy of building a community in college, the transformative impact college can have on your confidence, and about making art education more accessible to everyone. Featured Majors: Art Education, Teaching...
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Keep the Courage Going
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Succeeding in college can sometimes be a balancing act. But Rachel Banitt has found insightful and relatable ways to balance a thriving academic and social life, while also leading the largest student organization on campus. We’ll also talk about overcoming the fears of making new friends, about finding a supportive campus community, and about keeping the courage to push yourself to new heights. Featured Majors: Finance, Accounting
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The Myths and Fears of Feeling Behind
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Even when the path ahead may seem long and daunting, with hard work, success is always possible. This is one of the most important lessons that Charles Ellis ’25 has learned in college so far. We’ll also talk about the importance of gaining first hand experience in college, how it’s okay to take time to find your path, and why the fear of feeling behind is just an illusion. Featured Majors: Biomedical Engineering, Premedical Studies
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The Fulfillment of Forging Your Own Path
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It’s the start of a new adventure on Major Insight as we welcome Maggie Snee to the podcast as our new host. Maggie is an award-winning student researcher whose love of animals and science has inspired her to study Zoology and Geography. We'll also talk about overcoming the pressure to be extraordinary, how friends and “found-family” can make all the difference in college, and about how everything has a way of working itself out. Featured Majors: Zoology, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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What Makes College So Special (with University President Greg Crawford)
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From a first-generation undergraduate all the way to becoming the President of Miami University, Greg Crawford has seen how the entire college experience can unfold. On this special episode, President Crawford talks about what makes college so special including all the doors it can open, all the unimaginable ways to get involved, and about how it can provide the skills and experiences that will last a lifetime. Featured Majors: Physics, Mathematics
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You Are Enough (Advice for My First-Year Self)
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Part two of our special summer series will help you navigate all the ups and downs of college life with more advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all.
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Never Give Up (Advice for My First-year Self)
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Hear short stories about being proactive, taking chances, and overcoming doubts and fears. Because finding your place and purpose on campus is not about just waiting for college success to happen to you. It’s actually about taking charge of your journey, and we have all the inspiration and advice to get started right here.
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Myth Busting College Stereotypes
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There’s a reason college has been the setting for some of the most memorable scenes and stories from movies and television shows for generations. But where do the all the myths end, and where do the realities begin? Well, we’re going to find out. Because on this episode, we get to the bottom of everything you ever thought you knew about college life.
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Reflections from Two Senior Superstars (Part 2)
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As graduation approaches, we continue our conversation that reflects back on four amazing and transformative years as college students. Miami senior Maya Mehlman is back to help recap all the ups and downs -- and all the fun and fears -- of our experiences, while we look ahead to the next chapter of life. If you missed part one, it’s up now. Go back and listen for the rest of this story so far. Or just jump right in! Because whether we want it to or not, this train is moving forward!
info_outlineMelanie Hamon has found creative ways to carve out a unique path for herself through college as a writer and musician. Melanie is also active across campus as a writing tutor and Cello performer. And we’ll also talk about finding your own voice and style, learning to embrace feedback, and about college as the prefect time to make mistakes, to totally reinvent yourself, and to become who you really want to be.
Featured Majors: Creative Writing, Cello Performance, Rhetoric
Featured Organizations: Honors College’s ULIP (Urban Leadership Internship Program), Happy Captive Literary Magazine