P's in a Pod
We believe that college students have experiences, ideas, and opinions that are often underrecognized. This podcast spotlights the unique perspectives, passions, and other p's of Princeton students. | Hosted by Susan Baek and Nathan Gage | Follow us on Insta @psinapod and on Twitter @psinapodnetwork
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
2.4. Transfer Students and Veterans Continue to Push the Envelope
In 2016, Princeton finally resumed its transfer program after pausing it for nearly 30 years. In the first cohort after reinstatement, 9 students enrolled out of 1,429 applicants. Susan talks with 3 …
2.3. Statues, British Perceptions of the U.S., and Incoming Classmates
Andrew Somerville, Suniya Nsehti, and Nathan Gage are rising freshmen in Princeton's Class of 2024. After introducing themselves and describing a favorite Pastime (1:29), they join Susan to discuss P…
2.2. Two Graduated Tigers, Four Years Under Reflection, and Many Words of Wisdom
Recent graduates of the Class of 2020, Matthew Oakland and Tessa Albertson join Susan to reflect on their four years traversing the arches of Old Nassau. After Susan describes some of their accomplis…
2.1. Fighting Racism, Evaluating Quarantine, and Changing Ourselves Before the World
Camille Reeves, Alkin Kaz, Ashwini Shende, and Douglas Robins return for an unprecedented roundtable discussion with Susan — over Zoom. After (re)introductions (3:11), they have a candid conversation…
In Solidarity
A reminder that our student generation has immense power in creating change that lasts. Our actions determine the kind of world into which future generations are born. P's in a Pod stands in solidari…
1.7. A Fashionista Warns Against Complacency
Meet Camille Reeves: Princeton first-year from New Albany, Ohio. She and Susan discuss their thoughts on Coronavirus amidst the chaos of college move-outs, the importance of education for middle scho…
1.6. Paradigm Shifts of a Philosophical Engineer
Meet Alkin Kaz: Princeton first-year from Konya, a town near Istanbul, Turkey. He discusses developments in quantum computation, philosophies on changing the world, differences between Turkish and Am…
1.5. Educational Inequities with a Music Enthusiast
Meet Ashwini Shende, Princeton first-year from the Philly suburbs and creator of this podcast's title. She joins Susan to discuss the values and inequities of our education system, compare the Bachel…
1.4. Car Troubles of a Future First Gentleman
Meet Douglas Robins, Princeton first-year from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. What is a "palatable" celebrity? Should writing seminars become P/D/F classes? And what exactly is so appealing about Snapchat? …
1.3. A Future President Recites Poetry
Meet Zachary Sahin: Princeton first-year from Pace, Florida. As an aspiring POTUS and fan of Richard Curtis like Susan, Zach discusses the importance of compromise and reads a beautiful poem by an un…
1.2. Criminal Injustice with a Former Tie-Dyer
Meet Kennedy Mattes: Princeton first-year from Mason, Ohio. Learn about how "innocent until proven guilty" can be the other way around sometimes, how bad driving and stealing coats drive both her and…
1.1. Peanut Allergies of a Classical Guitarist
Meet Nick Padmanabhan: Princeton first-year from Palo Alto, California. Learn about space exploration, a rare musical talent, and why Nick can't fly on Southwest airlines.
0. Intro
Welcome to P's in a Pod. We believe that college students have important perspectives that are often underrecognized. This podcast series provides a platform for student voices.