First Year to Fearless

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay close out the semester with Episode 16: Semester Wrap-Up – Reflect, Reset, Recharge. 🎙️ Finals are underway, grades are posting, and the semester is officially coming to a close. In this final episode of the season, Tammy & TKay walk you through everything you need to do before stepping into winter break. They cover how to review your final...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay are back with Episode 15: How to Close the Semester Fearlessly! 🎙️ It is the last day of classes, and the end of the fall semester is in sight. Tammy & TKay walk you through how to confirm what finals you actually have, how to read the Worcester State final exam schedule, and why understanding the format of each final is essential. They als...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay are back with Episode 14: Back From Break: Finishing the Semester Fearlessly! 🎙️ Thanksgiving recess is over, and it’s time to get back into your routine. Tammy & TKay walk you through resetting your sleep schedule, cleaning up your inbox, checking your syllabi, and creating a two-week academic game plan. They also cover how to find missing...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay are back with Episode 13: The Week After Pre-Registration – What Happens Now? 🎙️ Pre-registration might be over, but the work (and the choices) aren’t. In this episode, Tammy & TKay walk you through what comes next: how to double-check that your schedule is actually registered (not just planned), why joining waitlists still matters, and how...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay are back with Episode 12: Ready, Set, Pre-Register! 🎙️ It’s officially pre-registration week, and this episode is your playbook for navigating one of the biggest moments of your first year. Tammy & TKay break down everything you need to know—from finding your exact registration day and time to what to do if classes start filling up before y...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay are back with Episode 11: Countdown to Pre-Registration! 🎙️ We’re in the home stretch of advising season, and this episode is your guide to finishing strong. From making that last-minute advising appointment to double-checking your holds, Tammy & TKay walk you through the final steps to make sure you’re ready when registration officially op...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay are back with Episode 10: Wait, What is Pre-Registration Part II! 🎙️ We’re diving deeper into the pre-registration process with everything you need to know as advising season hits full swing. From booking your faculty advising appointment to attending Academic Success Center workshops, this episode breaks down how to finalize your spring schedu...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay dive into “Episode 9: Wait, What is Pre-Registration?” 🎙️ We break down everything you need to know to prepare for pre-registration and advising, what it is, why it matters, and how to get ready to build your spring schedule with confidence. You’ll learn how to use Self-Service to plan your courses, what “getting cleared” by your faculty adviso...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay unpack “Episode 8: Your Guide to MajorPlus: Two Paths, One Purpose.” We break down Worcester State’s MajorPlus model, how to combine a major and minor or double major in no extra time and no extra cost, and share exactly how to plan it with your Academic Success Center advisor. You’ll learn when to declare (aim before 45 credits), how to use LA...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay dive into mid-semester realities with “Midterm Checkpoint: Grades, Goals, and Getting Back on Track.” From midterms and mounting assignments to social pressures and financial worries, we explore how stress shows up and how to keep it from taking over. Through personal stories and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to move from overwhelmed t...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay dive into mid-semester realities with “Stressed to Steady: Finding Your Calm in College.” From midterms and mounting assignments to social pressures and financial worries, we explore how stress shows up—and how to keep it from taking over. Through personal stories and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to move from overwhelmed to organized...

This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay break down the myth that professors only exist in the classroom with “Wait… Professors Don’t Live on Campus?” We sit down with four Worcester State faculty members, Dr. Lisa Wark (Business & Econ), Dr. Jeremy Andreatta (Chemistry), Dr. Charlotte Haller (History & Political Science), and Dr. Christina Santana (English), to uncover their...

This week on First Year to Fearless Tammy & TKay dig into what it means to start Working at Woo. From landing your first on-campus job to understanding the difference between student positions and work-study, we share tips on where to apply, how to follow up, and how to balance work with your classes and life. Plus, we answer your “Question of the Week” about faculty office hours, highlight tu...

This week on First Year to Fearless Tammy & TKay dive into what week three of the semester really feels like: homesickness, new routines, and finding your spot on campus. From library nooks to the Wellness Center, we share favorite spaces to recharge, tips for staying connected to home, and how to get involved in Lancer Life. Plus, we answer listener questions, spotlight Student Accessibility...

Week one is in the books. Now it’s time to find your flow. In this episode of First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay talk about turning “Sunday scaries” into a “Sunday reset,” building routines that stick, and making the most of your second week on campus. We cover add/drop deadlines, connecting with faculty and classmates, and spotlight the Financial Aid Office to help you stay on track. Celebr...

In the pilot of First Year to Fearless, Tammy and TKay share tips, stories, and campus resources to help Worcester State students navigate their first week, covering convocation, textbooks, parking, and more, so every new Lancer can start strong and stay fearless.   🎧 Need a transcript with the episode? Full transcripts are available on Podbean and Apple Podcasts App alongside each episode of Fir...

What’s up, Worcester State! First Year to Fearless is the podcast for new Lancers, guiding you through the ups, downs, and everything in between during your first year on campus. Each week, we share stories, tackle challenges, and spotlight campus resources to help you stay curious, stay connected, and above all ... stay fearless.