Speaking of College

One of the first decisions that a college student will make is their selection of a major of study. In episode 2 of Speaking of College, Dr. P. talks with college completion expert Dr. Dhanfu Elston about how students can navigate their options for choosing a major. Dhanfu is Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President for Strategy at Complete College America, a national nonprofit organization that i...

Some of the most popular questions about college often relate to how students can pay for their expenses. In this inaugural episode of Speaking of College, Dr. P. discusses college costs with financial aid expert Gilbert Bonafé, Jr. Gilbert works in the Office of Student Financial Services at Georgetown University. Prior to that, he held roles in two nonprofit organizations, Higher Edge in Connect...

Hello! I’m Amelia Parnell and I like talking about college. I like it so much that I’ve created this podcast, called Speaking of College. For over 15 years, I’ve researched and written about college and I’ve worked with students and professionals on college campuses. I live and work in Washington, DC, which allows me to constantly engage with policymakers, journalists, scholars, and others about s...