CCARE Special Research Group

In The Spotlight

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This is In The Spotlight where we shine the light on college students, our lived experiences, and the research to help us thrive. This is a podcast made for college students by college students. We’re coming to you from the Clemson University Honors college as a part of CCARE, a special research group in the Creative Inquiry program. Podcast Founders: Terryn Witherspoon, Aaron Woolfolk, Ashley Larkins, Jason Teets. Current members can be found in the episode description.

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CCARE Special Research Group

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

Environment 10.06.2026

Today we put environment in the spotlight! In this episode, we discuss the various environments you will encounter in college and the impact they have on our lives. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversation on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Kaelyn Gannon, Sarah Pacer, Hasini Marlapudi,...

Nutrition and Staying Healthy 12.12.2025

Today we put nutrition and staying healthy in the spotlight! In this episode, we combined our personal experiences with research on nutrition. We discuss common barriers, resources, and how to build a healthier routine overall. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts i...

Connecting with Others 28.04.2025

Today we put fostering and maintaining connections in the spotlight! In this episode we discuss the role social connections for college students. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Christian Ihekweazu, Owen Eastman, Deena Warid, Mohamed Ismail,...

Sleep 24.03.2025

Today we put sleep in the spotlight! In this episode we discuss the role of sleep habits for college students. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Christian Ihekweazu, Owen Eastman, Deena Warid, Mohamed Ismail, and Kaelyn Gannon. The research articl...

Social Media and Boredom 17.01.2025

Today we put boredom and social media in the spotlight! In this episode we discuss the role of social media and boredom for college students. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Christian Ihekweazu, Owen Eastman, Deena Warid, Christina Saros, Mohame...

Time Management and Productivity 06.12.2024

Today we put productivity and time management in the spotlight! In this episode we discuss the role of productivity and time management for college students. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Christian Ihekweazu, Owen Eastman, Deena Warid, Christi...

Growing Up 26.04.2024

Today we put growing up in the spotlight!  We had a lot to talk about regarding transitional periods during college. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Darin Spitzer, Nathan Brown, Christian Ihekweazu, Deena Warid, and Owen Eastman. The researc...

Loneliness 22.04.2024

Today we put loneliness in the spotlight!  We had a lot to talk about regarding loneliness during college. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Darin Spitzer, Nathan Brown, Christian Ihekweazu, Deena Warid, and Owen Eastman. The research articles...

Addiction 08.12.2023

Today we put addiction in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on addiction. We had a lot to talk about regarding different forms of addition prevalent in college students. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this epi...

Burnout 01.12.2023

Today we put burnout in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on burnout. We had a lot to talk about regarding burnout in college as well as in general. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Darin Spitze...

Roommate Relationships 02.05.2023

Today we put roommate relationships in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on roommate relationships in college. We also gave the senior members of the podcast a chance to reflect on their college experiences in this episode. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived...

Financial Health: Part 2 11.01.2023

Today we put financial health in the spotlight...again! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on financial health in college. We had a lot to discuss about this topic so we decided to split our conversation across two episodes. This episode focused on financial health in the context of our overall wellbeing. Check out our previous episode for more engaging conversation...

Financial Health: Part 1 11.01.2023

Today we put financial health in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on financial health in college. We had a lot to discuss about this topic so we decided to split our conversation across two episodes. This episode we focused more on our personal perspectives of financial health. Check out our next episode for more engaging conversation on financial h...

Confidence: Part 2 10.01.2023

Today we put confidence in the spotlight...again! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on confidence in college. We had a lot to say on this topic so we decided to split our conversation across two episodes. Check out the previous episode for more engaging conversation on confidence! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Terryn Witherspoon, Ashley Larkins, Aaron Woolf...

Confidence: Part 1 10.01.2023

Today we put confidence in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on confidence in college. We had a lot to say on this topic so we decided to split our conversation across two episodes. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to the next episode for more engaging conversation on confidence! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Julia Eusta...

Uncertainty and Planning for the Future 04.06.2022

Today we put uncertainty and planning for the future in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on planning for the future in college. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to our previous episodes for more engaging conversations on our lived experiences in college! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Terryn Witherspoon, Ashley Larkins,...

Belonging: Part 2 17.03.2022

Today we put belonging in the spotlight..again! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on belonging in college. If you missed our last episode go back and listen for more engaging conversation on belonging! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Terryn Witherspoon, Ashley Larkins, Aaron Woolfolk, and Jason Teets, Darin Spitzer, and Nathan Brown. The research articles fro...

Belonging: Part 1 16.03.2022

Today we put belonging in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on belonging in college. Once you're finished listening to this episode, listen to the next episode for more engaging conversation on belonging! Our podcast hosts in this episode are Terryn Witherspoon, Ashley Larkins, Aaron Woolfolk, and Jason Teets, Darin Spitzer, and Nathan Brown. The res...

Time Management 06.02.2022

Today we put time management in the spotlight! In this episode we combined our personal experiences with research on time management, college classes, and motivation. Our podcast hosts in this episode are Terryn Witherspoon, Ashley Larkins, Aaron Woolfolk, and Jason Teets. The research articles from this episode are listed below:  Lekich, N., (2006). The Relationship Between Academic Motivati...

In The Spotlight: Social Media 12.11.2021

Today we put social media in the spotlight! We discussed our personal experiences with social media as college students, and we discussed the recent research on social media. Our podcast hosts in this episode are Terryn Witherspoon, Ashley Larkins, Aaron Woolfolk, and Jason Teets. The research articles from this episode are listed below:  Groth, G. G., Longo, L. M., & Martin, J. L. (2017)...

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