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Taking the Riskier Route

Major Insight

Release Date: 10/13/2025

Love Living in the Moment show art Love Living in the Moment

Major Insight

College has a way of making you think five steps ahead, but what happens when you also learn to enjoy where you are? In this special episode, meet Parker Green, the new host of Major Insight, as she reflects on finding her own path, letting go of outside expectations, and making the most of college. Alongside graduating host Michaela, we also explore the value of new perspectives, making new memories, and in trusting that things will all work out. Featured Majors: English Literature, Strategic Communication, Political Science

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Sounds of College Life with The Rowing Club show art Sounds of College Life with The Rowing Club

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Move together with the Rowing Club. From the quiet serenity of early mornings on the water to the intensity and focus of a race, hear what it’s like to learn a new sport, challenge yourself, and become part of a close-knit community. For these students, rowing offers a chance to unplug, find connection, and discover that sometimes you really are all in the same boat.

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Life Inside a Residence Hall show art Life Inside a Residence Hall

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Living in the residence halls is about more than having a place to sleep. For many students, it’s where college truly begins. It’s where many make their first friends, learn to live with others, and experience independence for the first time. In this special episode, we kick off the new school year with students and RAs who share honest stories and advice about roommates, community, conflict, parents, and finding your place within one of the most defining college experiences.

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Advice for My First-Year Self: Just Take the Leap show art Advice for My First-Year Self: Just Take the Leap

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Sometimes the biggest step in college is simply deciding to take one. In Part 2 of this special series, students reflect on the moments they pushed past fear and self-doubt to try something new. From saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities and completely changing course to bouncing back from rejection, these stories offer a simple reminder: You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going to take the next step.

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Advice for My First-Year Self: You Will Figure It Out show art Advice for My First-Year Self: You Will Figure It Out

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College doesn’t come with all the pieces already in place. In Part 1 of this special series, students share the lessons they learned along the way. From finding new friends to learning from mistakes, these honest reflections offer a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out on day one. Sometimes, you just keep putting the pieces together as you go.

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What Everyone’s Asking About College: A Live Q&A (Part 2) show art What Everyone’s Asking About College: A Live Q&A (Part 2)

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Is it normal not to make friends right away? To feel behind? To struggle with too much freedom, or by taking on too much? More normal than you might think! In part 2 of this Q&A special, our student hosts talk about imposter syndrome, burnout, choosing a major, making friends, personal growth, and learning who you are along the way. Hear honest answers to even more questions most students think, but don’t always ask out loud. Featured Majors: Media and Communications (MAC), Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD), Journalism, Political Science

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What Everyone’s Asking About College: A Live Q&A (Part 1) show art What Everyone’s Asking About College: A Live Q&A (Part 1)

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Students across campus ask their biggest questions about college, and our student hosts answer in this live roundtable. Is it normal to change your major? To eat alone? To feel like everyone else is ahead? In part 1 of this Q&A special, we talk about adjusting to college, avoiding burnout, the importance of understanding yourself, and why comparison is almost always a losing battle. Hear honest answers to questions most students think—but don’t always say out loud. Featured Majors: Media and Communications (MAC), Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD), Journalism,...

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Who We Became in College: Senior Reflections (2026) show art Who We Became in College: Senior Reflections (2026)

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Graduation season is somehow here again! In this special Senior Superstar episode, Michaela and Katie reflect on their entire college journeys. Hear how their goals, identities, and sense of direction shifted along the way, as they open up about the unexpected challenges, close-knit communities, and leadership opportunities that shaped who they’ve become today. It’s an honest reflection on growth, uncertainty, the future, and how hard it can be to leave a place that has become home.

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Turn Your Passion Into a Career Plan show art Turn Your Passion Into a Career Plan

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When does a passion become a career path? In this episode, Marcus Cheung shares how a curiosity in middle school orchestra led to a full college journey in music performance. From nerve-wracking first performances to leading student orgs and gaining experience in Europe, Marcus reflects on the discipline, confidence, and mindset it takes to pursue what you love. We’ll also talk about taking advantage of opportunities, balancing creativity with career goals, and why choosing a path you love not only shapes what you do, but who you become. Featured Majors: Music Performance, Arts Management...

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Sounds of College Life with The Climbing Club show art Sounds of College Life with The Climbing Club

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Step up to the wall with the Climbing Club as we explore what it feels like to try something new—and a little scary—for the first time. From tentative first moves to words of encouragement from fellow climbers, hear how students support one another, build confidence, and discover that sometimes all it takes to get started is to show up. So take that first step and see how far you can go.

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What happens when you choose the harder path—not because it’s easy, but because it helps you grow? In this episode, Olivia Patel reflects on how saying “yes” to new roles, bold choices, and unexpected challenges has shaped her entire college experience. As the editor-in-chief of The Miami Student, one of the oldest and most successful college newspapers in the country, Olivia talks about pushing past self-doubt to turn a clean slate into a lasting legacy.

Featured Majors: Journalism, Political Science, Classical Studies