Episode 8 (Special): Preview of lonely campus podcast episodes for FYS 101

Please note that all podcast episodes were recorded and produced prior to July 31, 2025. The Office and Diversity and Inclusion has since closed.

Recently, loneliness was declared an epidemic by the United States Surgeon General. Finding community on campus can be a challenge for students. The lonely campus podcast shares the experiences of Syracuse University students who have learned to navigate campus, which can be lonely at times, and make it their own. The podcast seeks to foster a sense belonging for all students as it outlines the steps they have taken to build their campus community. lonely campus is produced by ODI Administrative Fellow and Associate Director, TRIO Student Support Services Amy Messersmith.

For students in FYS 101, this track features snippets from podcast episodes to help students figure out what episode they might like to focus on for their assignment.