Major Insight
Find your place and purpose on campus. Honest conversations between college students about choosing majors, getting involved, making friends, finding faculty mentorship, overcoming fears, and more.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Sounds of College Life with Stage Left
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 hear…
What I Wish I Knew: Advice for My First-Year Self
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.…
Facing Your Deepest College Fears
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 fi…
From First Year to Finish Line: Reflections from Graduating Superstars
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 growt…
Mental Health in College: Normalizing the Conversation
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 app…
Everything Works Itself Out
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 landin…
Finding that Independent Adult Aura
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,…
Embrace the Moment and Stress Less
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 t…
Sounds of College Life with The Audubon Society
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 nat…
Get to Know Your True Self
Dive into the unpredictable journey of career ambitions and personal growth with Cyle Ginsberg - an exceptional student who understands that college isn’t just about academics, but also about discove…
Sounds of College Life @ The Equestrian Center
We continue to explore the social sides of college by visiting Miami University’s Equestrian Center. Hear about a peaceful place on campus where horses help students find solace and serenity.
Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
Recent college graduate VaLanDria Smith-Lash '23 is now the CEO and founder of Coarse Culture, a personal skin care brand that was launched during her junior year. We’ll talk about what happens when …
A Perfect Environment for Growth and Change
Never underestimate the power of an email. That’s how Audrey Allen started her journey as an awarding-wining undergraduate researcher, who uses her passion for the environment and sustainability to m…
Sounds of College Life @ Meeples Tabletop Gaming
College comes alive in this new short-form documentary series that explores the social side of campus life. Hear short stories about the orgs and activities that lead to self-discovery and community …
College Shapes Your Story
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 technolog…
Create a Self-Portrait of Personal Growth
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 ce…
Keep the Courage Going
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 studen…
The Myths and Fears of Feeling Behind
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 …
The Fulfillment of Forging Your Own Path
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 inspir…
What Makes College So Special (with University President Greg Crawford)
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, Presiden…