SpringPath: The Podcast

Host Mike Cardinal interviews two Admissions Counselors from Lincoln Technical Institute: Loren Bienkowski and Nicole Givens. There are a series of questions covering the difference between career driven classes vs. a four year university. Both guests share more details around the support provided to submit an application, apply for financial aid and select the right programs. Many don't realize t...

SpringPath Host Mike Cardinal interviews SCSU Guest and Director of 1st Year Admissions Nilvio Perez. We cover topics related to Campus Life, Culture and What to Expect as a new student on campus. Nilvio talks about New Additions to programs: Health & Human Services, School of Business, Arts & Sciences and Education. Then we wrap up with student support resources, graduation rates and job...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Gordon College's Sara Peck and Deborah Sullivan. Gordon College is a "four seasons" Christian College focused on helping students reach their goals. As a very outdoorsy campus, this is the perfect place for students who like to hike and swim while they complete their studies. You can create your own major at this school and overall, the academics are very i...

Mike Cardinal interviews the Dean of Health and Human services at SCSU, Sandra Bulmer. She discusses the strides that SCSU has made for not only the physical campus but also the students and the services that help students. They have a strong focus on hands-on learning and will give you a lot of experiences that most Health and Human Service programs won't. If you have any questions, please contac...

Mike Cardinal interviews Liberty Hsiung and Karla Reigosa from École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL Hospitality Business School). This School is an international school as it is located in Switzerland, but there isn't a huge language barrier because it's a very international campus. There are a lot of unique things about this campus from their own Michelin Star restaurant, to their dress code, to the...

Mike Cardinal Interviews our special guest from UConn Admissions, Jomaira Rincon. She talks about the benefits of attending the University of Connecticut such as the campus, athletics, academic support and opportunities for internships or getting involved. They also have a big culture of volunteering and community outreach. If you have any questions or want to reach out, please visit uconn.edu or...

Mike Cardinal Interviews Lily Nardozzi who gives us the inside scoop to all things Etown College. Make sure to schedule a tour of their amazing campus on one of Elizabethtown's famous "chocolate days". Lily discusses programs that make Etown great and how easy it is to get into studying abroad with their college. For more information or any questions you may have, please email Lily at nardozzil@et...

Mike Cardinal interviews Carli Colavolpe for our second Albertus Magnus episode. She explains what makes the school so great including things like location, programs, job placement and scholarships. She also highlights new opportunities coming to Albertus Magnus such as a nursing Co-Op and a brand new Womens Ice Hockey team. If you have any questions for Carli, you may contact her at Carli. Matris...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Todd St Vrain, Regional Manager, North America for the University of Melbourne. Located in the city of Melbourne, Australia, the school offers a picturesque “Ivy League” campus setting with proximity to the city of Melbourne and all its amenities. Todd shares his concept of “Affordable access to excellence” positioning the University of Melbourne as a top 2...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Adam Jaquish, Assistant Director for Admissions at Clarkson University. Set in upstate New York, the Clarkson campus is only 1 hour from Ottawa and 1.5 hours from Montreal. Adam shares the uniqueness of campus life with skylight tunnels connecting each of the academic buildings and how 100% of all students receive professional experience prior to graduation...

Mike Cardinal sits down with Beata Williams to talk about studying abroad at Bocconi University. Beata explains how important it is to have a “go getter” attitude when studying there because the students that are more proactive are the ones that typically succeed. She also talks about some of the benefits of being immersed in the Italian culture and how to stay a couple steps ahead of the language...

Mike Cardinal hosts this episode with guest Michael Splann, from Providence College. Michael talks about the benefits of their campus tour because podcasts, websites and articles are great, but nothing compares walking the campus in person. A unique part of Providence academics is that all students are required to take western civilization which is set up to teach not only the content but also the...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Nicollette Bordo, Senior Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at Marywood University. With a mix of old and modern architecture, the campus sits on the outskirts of Scranton, PA with only a couple hour commute to Philly or NYC. Nicollette shares the uniqueness of the “Family Friendly” approach Marywood provides its students and community. Starting with orient...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Matt Wallace, Director of Admissions for Plymouth State University. A New England College Town where the school and the town co-exist, Matt describes the rural surroundings and outdoor amenities available to students. Get a jump on the fall semester with “Panther Days”, a 3-Day meet and greet with club activities, concerts and 40+ events. Matt share the str...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Carli Matrisian, Admissions Counselor, Athletic Liaison and Head Softball Coach for Albertus Magnus. Carli emphasizes her recipe for success, “Get out of your dorm and get involved with your surroundings.” Albertus offers a 50-acre campus in the college town of New Haven, CT where you can walk to the beach, experience the history of New Haven or drive to NY...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Jeff Albright, Admissions Advisor for SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Located in the rural setting of Utica, NY, Jeff discusses beautiful surroundings coupled with the technological advancements SUNY Poly provides. With multi-million dollar investments in Labs and Research facilities, it is not uncommon for students to work side by side with employees from NASA...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Lauren Checo, Senior Assistant Director at Manhattan College. Set in the Bronx of New York, this quiet campus is a short subway ride to NYC. Lauren shares her views on “Pick your own adventure”. Choose to enjoy the quad as you walk across campus or plan your afternoon with a Broadway show, Yankees game or the Met. Lauren speaks to the STEM programs Manhatta...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Cait Huseman, Assistant Director for the American University of Rome. Many believed Rome was the center of the universe and now you can live there while completing a 4yr degree. Cait shares views on how the school uses “Rome” as its classroom, touring the Colosseum with your morning studies and sketching Michelangelo’s Pieta in the afternoon. The school als...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Keith Robichaud, AVP and Dean of Admissions for Curry College. Set on a 135 Acre campus in the blue hills of Milton, MA you can take advantage of skiing and snowboarding in the morning, then jump on the “T” for a short ride into downtown Boston for the afternoon. Keith covers the importance of supporting each student for success with Academic, Social and Me...

Have you considered attending University in London? SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Gabriela Mendez from the Middlesex University London as she travels through North and South America helping students find their path. Learn how US High School standards combined with English as the primary language in London makes it easier to qualify. Gabriela shares how academic cycles are shorter by obt...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Nilvio Perez, Director of First Year Admissions for Southern Connecticut State University. Nilvio shares his viewpoint of how successful students “Build their Network” and how SCSU’s campus and location in the college city of New Haven, CT is the perfect place to do it. Combining social benefits with professional opportunity, we discuss historical sites lik...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Alexandra Bernardo, Admissions Counselor for UMass Boston. Alexandra breaks down the differences between the 4 UMass Schools and shares the uniqueness of UMass Boston. We talk about the 120-acre campus on the Columbia Point Peninsula providing the best of both worlds, ruralness of the campus with Boston “city life” right next door. UMass Boston is known for...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Josh Hurlock from CHESLA, Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority. Josh gives the unique approach CHESLA takes to helping students (and parents) pay for their education. This episode covers the strategic approach to searching for free money through scholarships and grants, then focusing on student loans to cover the balance. We uncover how...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Exree Hipp, Assistant Director of Admissions for Virginia Tech. Exree echoes V-Tech’s culture and motto “That I May Serve” sharing stories of contributions and student efforts giving back to “Relay for Life” and “The Big Event”. V-Tech known on a national scale for its success with Football, Basketball and Baseball programs (as fans literally set off the ea...

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Jim Bologa CEO & President of Porter and Chester Institute. Jim shares key insights and benefits to starting out with a technical certification. How selecting a shorter 30–50-week program is cost effective and gets you working in the field much faster than a 4 year school. We cover the benefits of how “real-life” experience can help guide or change your car...