Hosted by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 15 episodes
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Journeys: To College and Beyond is your go-to podcast for authentic, unfiltered stories about college life, powered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This series brings you real conversations with students, alumni, and campus community members who share their journeys, challenges, and insights. Whether you’re a prospective student, current student, or a proud parent, you’ll find relatable stories, helpful tips, and a glimpse into the vibrant University community. New episodes drop every other week—tune in and explore the many paths that lead through college and beyond.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosts Journeys: To College and Beyond, a education show with 15 episodes published.
In the final episode of season two, Maddie sits down with the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sara Mackenzie. Sara shares advice with newly admitted students
When admissions decisions are finally released, it's time to celebrate! But what comes next? Assistant Director of First Year Admissions Kristin Van Duyne tackles frequently asked questions to help Admitted First-Year st
Sometimes our dreams are bigger than a single major can hold. At Illinois, students can mix, match, and combine areas of study to create a path that truly fits their passions. This month, we’re exploring the popular comb
Sergeant Robert Chromniak of the Illinois Army National Guard and Senior in Urban Planning at Illinois opens up about what it means to be military connected, the transition from service to school, and the support he's fo
Taylor Howard, M.S., has learned a lot since completing her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism at Illinois just a few short years ago. In this episode, Taylor speaks on how she chose Illinois, navigating the d
Sophia shares her experience transitioning from her small hometown in Southern Illinois to life on a big university campus. She talks about her passion for sustainability, her favorite ACES classes, and how Illinois help
Michelle Wu, Assistant Director of Campus Visits at Illinois, shares why visiting campus is such a powerful part of the college search, what she loves most about helping future students explore Illinois, and her own jour
Applying to college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 30 years of experience, Lisa Micele, Director of College Counseling at University Laboratory High School, shares how using your reso
Believe it or not, a big part of the college journey happens outside of the classroom. We talked with University of Illinois senior Kenny about his experience with student employment-working everything from after school
We're talking all things residence hall this week with University Housing Marketing Intern CyAnne! From early-move-in programs and packing tips to making friends and open door policies, she shares her stories and advice
Choosing a school is tough decision, but what if you change your mind? We're talking all about the transfer student experience in this week's episode with stories and advice from University of Illinois Junior and transfe
In this episode, Adam shares what it was like to move from New York to Champaign-Urbana and how he found a sense of belonging as an out-of-state student. He also talks about how his childhood love of LEGO and Minecraft l
Bethany, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Illinois, breaks down the Illinois Commitment program and what it means for students and their families. She shares her knowledge of the FAFSA, stories from her college day
From a shy freshman to a campus leader, Courtney shares how she found and created community in college. Now in her senior year, Courtney serves as President of Women of Color, is a founder and Secretary of Latinx in Law,
Your journey starts here! Join your host Maddie for a series filled with relatable stories, practical tips, and candid conversations with college students, staff, and alumni. Powered by Illinois.
Rob
Sergeant, Illinois Army National Guard, Senior in Urban Planning · Project: Tech Gaming
1 appearance on this show
Sophia
Vice President · Sophia’s Beauty Bar Miami
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Wu
Assistant Director of Campus Visits · NyquistAI
1 appearance on this show
Kenny
Pastor · POIDH
1 appearance on this show
Adam
host of Red Side Of The Trent Podcast · Fuse Service
1 appearance on this show
Bethany
mother preparing to send her child to college · Adventure Us Souls
1 appearance on this show
Courtney
youth pastor · Love Heals
1 appearance on this show
Maddie
Cloud and AI Specialist · Deep Roots
1 appearance on this show
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