From First Year to Finish Line: Reflections from Graduating Superstars
Release Date: 05/22/2025
Real Talk About the Moments That Matter Most
Major Insight
Michaela Buck has embraced every twist and turn of her college journey — from finding a true home on campus and discovering new passions abroad, to stepping into her role as the new host of Major Insight. Hear about the courage it takes to change course, the power of being present in the moment, and the excitement (and nerves) of what comes next after graduation. Featured Majors: Political Science, Journalism
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Sounds of College Life with Stage Left
Major Insight
Step behind the curtain with Stage Left — an entirely student-run theater org — to hear candid reflections on nerves, community, and the magic of live theater. From chaotic backstage rituals to heartfelt cast moments, hear how students bring a full musical to life during the whirlwind of tech week, the most intense stretch of the rehearsal process.
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What I Wish I Knew: Advice for My First-Year Self
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There is no roadmap for college. Because nobody starts out knowing exactly what to do. So on this next special summer episode, we’ll hear from students who share what they wished they’d known sooner. Hear about all the small life lessons that made a big difference, and about the honest truths and challenges that helped them grow along the way.
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Facing Your Deepest College Fears
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On this special summer episode, we dive into the real and raw emotions of college life as students share their anxieties about coming to campus. From the pressures to succeed, to the fears of not fitting in, hear honest, funny, and totally relatable tales about how students pushed through their fear to grow into the version of themselves they are today.
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From First Year to Finish Line: Reflections from Graduating Superstars
Major Insight
Graduation season is here! In this heartfelt episode, Maggie and Lauren reflect on their entire transformative college experiences. From their uncertainty as first-year students to the personal growth that happened along the way, they reflect on shifting goals, meaningful relationships, the pressures of post-grad life, and more. It’s a candid celebration of the resilience, change, and self-discovery that can only happen in college.
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Mental Health in College: Normalizing the Conversation
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College can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to mental health. In this episode, we talk about dealing with depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), doomscrolling, the problem of appearing "perfect" online, and the pressure to keep it all together. Special guests and Social Work majors Arianna Nooks and Andie Karrenbauer share personal stories and helpful advice in this conversation about breaking the stigma around mental health. Additional Resources: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988. Or visit: Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis...
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Everything Works Itself Out
Major Insight
Hear how a global pandemic sparked an interest in the supply chain for Brian Zetzer, who has also learned how to pivot, persist, and grow through every college challenge. We’ll also talk about landing internships, dealing with opportunities that can vanish unexpectedly, and about the exciting prospects that still await just around the next corner. Featured Majors: Supply Chain Operations Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity
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Finding that Independent Adult Aura
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Debra Olabode is ready to face the future with the confidence and independence that only college can bring. Hear about the power of stepping outside your comfort zone, forming meaningful connections, and becoming who you’re truly meant to be. We’ll also talk about the life-changing experiences of studying abroad, and the bittersweetness of graduating as “the memories you get with college are one of a kind.” Featured Majors: Social Work, International Studies, Spanish
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Embrace the Moment and Stress Less
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Kaylin Knapp’s college journey has taught her to embrace the challenges of balancing school work and a social life, while also working fulltime. We'll also talk about how building connections leads to confidence, and about navigating the inevitable ups and downs of college by embracing each semester as it comes. Featured Majors: Supply Chain and Operations Management
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Sounds of College Life with The Audubon Society
Major Insight
Awaken to the wonderful world around you with the Audubon Society! On this episode, we shift from the hustle of academics to the serenity of birdwatching. Join us as we pause and connect with the natural world in a way that’s often overshadowed by the hecticness of daily life.
info_outlineGraduation season is here! In this heartfelt episode, Maggie and Lauren reflect on their entire transformative college experiences. From their uncertainty as first-year students to the personal growth that happened along the way, they reflect on shifting goals, meaningful relationships, the pressures of post-grad life, and more. It’s a candid celebration of the resilience, change, and self-discovery that can only happen in college.