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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.

Advice Careers College Education Society & Culture Success
Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
100
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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How Nursing Becomes a Labor of Love

How Nursing Becomes a Labor of Love

Molly Ferguson ‘23 discovered her passion for nursing early on. When a memorable experience at a young age showed her the difference a caring and compassionate nurse can make, she knew she wanted to …

00:15:50  |   Thu 17 Mar 2022
Venture Into the Metaverse with a Web 3.0 Startup

Venture Into the Metaverse with a Web 3.0 Startup

Startup entrepreneurship is an area that Blake Faulkner ‘23 knows well. As a junior, Blake is already working on scaling up his own venture-backed startup called Bloxsmith -- a Web 3.0 company that p…

00:32:59  |   Wed 02 Mar 2022
Following a Passion for Teaching and Travel

Following a Passion for Teaching and Travel

Teaching is almost a family tradition for Olivia Casey ‘22. As a Middle Childhood Education major, Olivia is preparing to teach math and social studies and she’s part of the Urban Cohort, where she …
00:20:04  |   Thu 17 Feb 2022
Designing a Lifestyle Brand Through Social Media Marketing

Designing a Lifestyle Brand Through Social Media Marketing

Emily Coyne is already a successful YouTuber, entrepreneur, and influencer who runs the popular lifestyle, fashion and digital media company, emilyOandbows. At Miami, Emily is also an Emerging Techno…

00:24:28  |   Mon 31 Jan 2022
How to Architect a Sustainable Future

How to Architect a Sustainable Future

As an architecture major, Julie Bohlen ‘22 is passionate about community-focused projects that champion sustainable designs. Her work recently earned her 1st place in the 2021 American Institute of A…

00:18:18  |   Wed 24 Nov 2021
Finding the Social Support to Succeed in Sales, Finance, and in School

Finding the Social Support to Succeed in Sales, Finance, and in School

As a first-generation student, Clinton Ransom ‘22 came to college with a background that was different from many of those he would meet on campus. But that didn’t stop him from pursing his interests …

00:18:23  |   Mon 01 Nov 2021
Making Education Accessible for All Learners

Making Education Accessible for All Learners

Mary Culp ’21 has deep convictions about making education accessible for all learners, and she is well on her way to becoming a special education teacher. In this episode, Mary talks about discoverin…

00:23:26  |   Fri 15 Oct 2021
The Major League Potential of Connecting Business and Sport Analytics

The Major League Potential of Connecting Business and Sport Analytics

Data is completely transforming the way we watch and play sports, and Caroline Brega is interested in how this “analytics revolution” connects her knowledge of business and her passion for sport.

Out…

00:16:25  |   Fri 01 Oct 2021
When Photography and Fashion Meet Business Analytics and Marketing

When Photography and Fashion Meet Business Analytics and Marketing

Annie David ‘22 is always searching for ways to combine creativity and analytics. As a senior studying marketing and business, Annie is also passionate about a career in fashion and photography.

She …

00:19:36  |   Thu 16 Sep 2021
Balancing Biomedical Engineering, Virtual Reality, and Video Games

Balancing Biomedical Engineering, Virtual Reality, and Video Games

Imagine smart prosthetics that anticipate and respond to the user. Unlocking the secrets of human balance inside virtual worlds. Or combining computer programing with genetic engineering. It may soun…

00:15:37  |   Wed 01 Sep 2021
How to Discover the Illuminating and Life-Changing Opportunities of College

How to Discover the Illuminating and Life-Changing Opportunities of College

College is always a time of growth, transition, and change. As podcast host Peter Everett ‘21 prepares for life after graduation, this episode also marks a chance to welcome Jason Meggyesy ‘22 as the…

00:18:58  |   Tue 25 May 2021
For the Love of Human Movement, High-Tech Health and Medicine

For the Love of Human Movement, High-Tech Health and Medicine

After a career-ending injury derailed her plans to play college soccer, Grace Chaney used the experience as an opportunity to find her true passions in biomechanics, orthopedics, and medicine.

As a k…

00:19:21  |   Tue 11 May 2021
How Art Education Can Make a Powerful Impact

How Art Education Can Make a Powerful Impact

As an artist and educator, Lucy Osborne ‘22 is always excited share her love of art with others. As art education and art therapy double major, Lucy uses art to enhance the development of children, a…

00:16:53  |   Fri 30 Apr 2021
Balancing Athletics, Academics, and AI: From Tennis Courts to Computer Code

Balancing Athletics, Academics, and AI: From Tennis Courts to Computer Code

Janelle Ghanem ‘21 has become extraordinarily adept at balancing two very different worlds. As a member of the Miami Women’s tennis team, Janelle was named an All-Academic Scholar-Athlete, while also…

00:14:50  |   Tue 13 Apr 2021
Connecting the Dots Between Nutrition and Sustainability

Connecting the Dots Between Nutrition and Sustainability

Olivia Ferrazza seamlessly connects her interests in nutrition, food insecurity, and environmental sustainability. But it didn’t happen overnight. Olivia began college on a very different path before…

00:20:31  |   Fri 26 Mar 2021
Increasing Access for First Gen Students and Citizens

Increasing Access for First Gen Students and Citizens

Amitoj Kaur understands how to seize every opportunity that comes her way. As a freshman, she was appointed by the governor of Ohio to serve on Miami University’s Board of Trustees, where she advocat…

00:18:51  |   Thu 18 Feb 2021
Manufacturing Innovation Between Engineering and Business

Manufacturing Innovation Between Engineering and Business

As a mechanical and manufacturing engineering double major, Laura Mayer is fascinated by how things work, how they’re put together, and how they can be built even better.

Laura is also interested in …

00:18:19  |   Tue 01 Dec 2020
Building Confidence Through Student Journalism

Building Confidence Through Student Journalism

As the editor-in-chief of one of the oldest college newspapers in the country, Chris Vinel takes human interest stories to heart. Chris currently leads a dynamic staff of writers and editors, who con…

00:18:25  |   Fri 20 Nov 2020
Using Sport Analytics to Help Redefine Hockey

Using Sport Analytics to Help Redefine Hockey

Jackson Polish aims to help redefine the sport of hockey. As the Founder of SP Analytics, Jackson created a hockey application that makes in-depth analysis of video and in-game data to make strategic…

00:14:33  |   Tue 03 Nov 2020
The Path to Become a Strong Student Leader

The Path to Become a Strong Student Leader

Jannie Kamara came to college with the goal of becoming a leader. Today she is the student body president of the Associated Student Government, where she advocates for more connection and inclusion a…

00:19:00  |   Fri 02 Oct 2020
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