Campus Connection: A Carolina Housing Podcast

On the latest episode of Campus Connections , Carolina Housing Marketing Interns Alyssa and Allison join Garett to share their move-in experiences and offer helpful tips for making your transition to Carolina as smooth as possible. From preparing before you arrive to settling into your new home, they discuss what they wish they had known, how they got acclimated to campus life, and advice for maki...

Matt and Garett are leaving the studio and crashing the office of Assistant Director of Assignments, Jordan Cady! In this special on-location edition of the Campus Connection podcast, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to tackle the Housing Selection process like a pro. From must-watch video walkthroughs to the "insider" tips that only Jordan knows, we cover every angle to h...

On the latest episode of Campus Connection , Community Directors Tabi Zarazinski and Hannah Flory join Matt and Garett for an in-depth discussion about the Resident Advisor application process. Tune in for valuable insights, key resources, and practical tips to help you get started on your RA journey!

On the latest edition of Campus Connection, Program Director for Off-Campus Student Life Patrick Preudhomme joins Matt and Garett to share details about his office's newly created Orientation Series. He and his team developed the program to help students navigate the transition to off-campus housing and understand the options available to them.

In this episode of Campus Connection , we sit down with the presidents of the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies—UNC’s oldest student organization, founded in 1795, the same year as the university itself. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the society’s rich history, enduring traditions, and surprising contributions to Carolina culture—including the origin story behind the university’...

Join Matt, Emma, and Garett from the Carolina Housing Marketing Team on the latest episode of Campus Connection! After two years and over 18 insightful episodes, we're humbly turning the spotlight inward to share how our team supports colleagues throughout Carolina Housing and across the university. Curious about how we create impactful campaigns, engaging videos, and dynamic social media content?...

In the latest episode of Campus Connection , we are pleased to introduce Garett Hozza, the newest member of the Carolina Housing marketing team. Additionally, we are joined by Amber Wing, who provides valuable insights into the diverse aspects of student staff development under her leadership.

With Matt under the weather this week, Rilee hosts a special edition of the Campus Connection podcast highlighting a fascinating poetry project born from the imagination of a talented resident advisor (Celia) and her community director (Victoria).

With the spring semester officially over, and the start of summer just a month away, Josh Levine-Ingebretson joins the show to discuss Carolina Housing's Summer Conference & Guest Services.

Student staff expert Becca Gillison joins Matt & Rilee to provide an in-depth overview of every student employment opportunity within Carolina Housing.

Dr. Ashley Gray returns to the show to kick off Season 2 of Campus Connection and helps us make sense of the immense data that's poured in from last fall's Voice Into Action survey results. Also on this episode: Resident Advisor Aubrey Carter provides a real-world perspective on her approach to empathy, roommate conflict, and the mediation process.

Class is in session! The Housing Selection priority application window is upon us, and Carolina Housing's Rilee Knott and Sophia Raspanti are here to help guide you through the process! From informing you of the many informational resources we've created for you, to breaking down some important considerations, this episode of the show covers all things Housing Selection-related, including...

Carolina Housing's Sophia Raspanti sits down with WellBeing Coaches Shana & Devon to learn about an exciting new program available to student residents at Hinton-James Residence Hall.

Dr. Sarah Leger stops by to talk about Carolina Housing's conduct and care process, including student rights and what to expect.

Matt & Rilee invite Carolina Housing community director's to another special edition roundtable episode of the show! Chase, Bailey, and Natalie explore the many facets of their roles, serving students as CD's of campus residence halls.

Dr. Ashley Gray stops by the studio to go in-depth on Voice Into Action, a Carolina Housing program designed to learn from student resident feedback and implement substantive and impactful, positive change for the campus community.

Newly-appointed Director of ResNET, Phil Young joins the show to peel back the curtain on ResNET. ResNET is Carolina Housing's extensive IT services department providing support for students and staff with all of their tech needs. Matt & Rilee learn all about what ResNET does, how students can get a job with Phil's team, and the impact Phil's academic journey has had on his profess...

Matt & Rilee catch up with Carolina Housing expert and newly-appointed Director of Administrative Services, Steven Wiley. Steven shares his wide-ranging expertise on topics such as the move-in process, room selection, assignments, and provides a peek behind the curtain of how the department functions. An essential listen for any on-campus living Tar Heel!

In a fun twist, the Carolina Housing marketing interns take over the Campus Connection podcast to share their stories of living on campus! Along the way, they discuss essential items they can't live without, some favorite memories so far, as well as lessons learned and what they'd tell future Tar Heels about life on the UNC Chapel Hill campus.

Are you an Amazon fanatic but wondering how to get your packages while living on campus? Our latest guest, Cody Dawson, gives us all the tips and info needed for receiving mail and packages with ease. Additionally, Matt and Rilee learn about the UNC Package Center's "Change Your Address" campaign and why it's so important as the school semester draws to a close.

In this episode, Matt and Rilee learn about Craig Residence Hall's state-of-the-art gaming arena. Free and available to all Carolina students, it caters to both casual and competitive gamers, regularly hosting social events as well as e-sports tournaments that are broadcast on Twitch.

Going to college can be scary for anyone, let alone for someone who may be questioning or closeted about their gender identity. In this episode, we learn all about the LGBTQ Center at UNC's Chapel Hill campus including the resources and programs it provides for students.

In this episode, we talk to UNC Chapel Hill senior and CEO of Chapel Thrill Escapes, Sameer Rao.  We learn about his journey continuing the university's on-campus escape room called "Rameses in Wonderland."

In our first episode we sit down with Christen Flowers of Carolina Dining Services to learn about exciting new dining options coming soon to campus at UNC Chapel Hill and explore how her team incorporates student feedback into the decision-making process.