The Student Counsel

This week I talk to Benjamin Huffman about his time on the swim team at Boston College as well as a plethora of other collegey topics! What to learn why he always carries around a stuffed Baby Yoda? You'll just have to listen to find out! Check out more on Boston College below! -- Boston College - https://www.bc.edu/ -- You can engage more with this podcast through the links below! Student Counsel...

Expanding upon the course recap series, this week I had the honor of talking with my Sociology of Music professor about all things college! Professor McGinn describe the basics of a sociology course, discuss his time teaching sociology of music (Soc 255), and gives some excellent advice to students and beyond! Further, Terry demonstrates that ones time as a student does not end after just four yea...

In a nostalgia filled episode, I catch up with Kailyn Merkle from Purdue University! We talk about our experiences going from a small high school to large schools and talk about navigating homesickness and the college transition!   Check out more on Purdue University below! -- Purdue University - https://www.purdue.edu/ -- You can engage more with this podcast through the links below! Student Coun...

From group chats to homeworks to open-note exams and more, I'll describe everything I learned as I took a college introductory statistics course!  Links to the discussed content below!  Crash Course Statistics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zouPoc49xbk&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNM_Y-bUAhblSAdWRnmBUcr You can engage more with this podcast through the links below! Student Counsel VLOGS - https://www.youtu...

This week, I caught up with Eleni Persinger on her first-year experiences studying mathematics at Yale University! We had a wonderful conversation about ultimate tips, Quiz Bowl, Tangled, and so much more! Check out more on Yale University below! -- Yale University - https://www.yale.edu/ -- You can engage more with this podcast through the links below! Student Counsel Instagram - @stucopod Studen...

With the end of the first semester, I thought it would be fun to reflect on each of the coursers I took, starting with Econ 101! I'll describe the grading and class structure, insights I found, and what I would change on a do-over. I hope this can be helpful for those considering or enrolled in this course.  Links to the discussed content below!  Crash Course Economics - https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2023 by exploring Ohio's College of Wooster and Ava's first-year experience so far! There's also a healthy amount of band geeking and high school reflection. 10/10 recommend! Links to everything we talked about in the episode are below!  -- Check out The College of Wooster - https://wooster.edu/ -- You can engage more with this podcast through the links below! St...

In this episode, I had the honor of talking with Chris Vazquez, a Northwestern alum who works on the Washington Post TikTok team! Our conversation bounces from his time at the Post and how he acquired his position, his experiences at Northwestern and video journalism, and Marvel and his Variant Cover TikTok series.  Check out Chris's amazing work below! -- The Washington Post TikTok - https://www....

In a quick "minisode," I share what the Student Counsel Podcast has in store (very exciting things in the coming weeks!) and describe my thoughts on an art piece I discovered recently.  The Sodbuster - https://www.artic.edu/artworks/100911/sodbuster *Episode originally published on 12/05/2022. PodBean reuploaded it for some unknown reason. 

This week, I talk with Ronnie Powell about becoming DJ Truth and Doing for the Michigan v Michigan State game! He describes his preparation process for DJing events and the power of putting in the work! Links to everything we talked about in the episode are below!  -- Check out Truth’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/downwithdjtruth/?hl=en Hear DJ Truth on SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com...

This recording is a bit strange. I finished making a new trailer for the show, and had an unsettling conversation with someone afterward that I thankfully caught on microphone . . . kind of. Check it out for yourself. 

This episode features an interview with a dear friend from the podcasting world. Saishaa Gupta and I first met when we hosted the Podcast, PositiviTEA together, and Saishaa has a phenomenal show of her known called Brown Girls Rising. I talk with Saishaa about her pre-dental path at the University of Rochester as well as her club process and even some chat about our favorite sitcoms. Links to ever...

Maybe I’m biased, but I love this podcast. It has offered me so many incredible opportunities to talk to such wonderful and insightful people, and interviewing the University of Michigan Student Body President, Noah Zimmerman, was truly a special experience. He offered such great insights to life as a Big 10 student body president as well as great tips for anyone going through the college experien...

This week, we head to the home of everyone's favorite paper company as I talk with Liz and Maddie Adams about their time at Marywood University! We talk about adjusting to college, freshman year, dining halls, and so much more! Links to everything we talked about in the episode are below!  -- Listen to Courageously Kind  - https://open.spotify.com/show/19Q1aLM60SYO0377P5gvq6?si=LDGiKdqbQtm_Hq2ySXR...

What if I told you there was a podcast that gave you advice on making friends at college, joining a professional fraternity, and finding the best chicken tenders all in one episode. Well, I just did, and this is that episode! I talk with Adam Liang, a class of 2022 University of Michigan graduate, about his experiences at UMich and how he started a daily chicken tender Instagram. The conversation...

The Student Counsel is back! To kickoff our relaunch I interviewed Sam Beckman, an incoming senior at Wayne State University and alumni of my high school! The conversation bounces from awesome art to living in Detroit to the Beatles and so much more! Check everything that Sam's doing below: Funkadelicoffeehouse.com The Mean Bean Show -- You can engage more with this podcast through the links below...

This week, I sit down with Riya Patel to chat about her time at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. I first heard of Riya through her medical community, the Daily Dosage, (which you should totally go check out) and it was lovely to catchup with her and bolster my arsenal  of college advice. Riya and I talked about sentimental dorm room essentials, biology themed anime (which I did not k...

Welcome to the Student Counsel, an advice podcast made for students and by students. Each week, Carter Dvorak interviews students across the United States about college, extracurriculars, advice, and more! New episodes are out every Monday and available anywhere podcasts are found!    

This week I talk to  Kayleigh Richmond about her time at Barnard College, an all women's college partnered with Colombia University. We chat about Kayleigh’s time with Irish Dance, finding core activities in high school, legging go of college expectations, and the famous Chef Mike's Sub Shop. I really want one of those Chef Mike shirts now... Anyways, all this and more with the click of the button...

In this episode, I talk with Claire Lucas about her experience at the University of Minnesota and her time traveling to Scotland as a part of a study abroad program. From talking about culture shock to Scottish electrical outlets to not taking things so seriously, this episode covers a variety of important tips and topics of the educational journey. All this and more with the click of the button b...

I cannot recall when I discovered Finn Rollings and The Blackout in my Northwestern research; however, the moment I did, I knew I needed to make a podcast about it. In this episode, Finn and I chat about The Blackout, a Northwestern club that creates a Late Night style live show every quarter, and then move into performing and the greater Northwestern culture. "AND" really does seem to be in North...

This episode, we head over to Boston to talk with Dylan Black about all things Northeastern! From intense hockey rivalries to choosing the right college to Trevor Packer and the College Board, this episode is packed to the audio brim! All this and more with the click of the button beside you. All Links Below:  Amanda DoAmaral's comments to Trevor Packer - Teacher Q&A with Trevor Packer   -- Studen...

Hello! This week I chat with Rishika Vinnakota, someone you would likely recognize if you have ever wound up anywhere close to University of Michigan TikTok. Beyond her social media, Rishika also hosts The Money Jar, a podcast made for youth leaders all about innovation, careers, and money. In the episode Rishika hash about all things UMich from its traditions to culture to the uniqueness of its b...

Welcome to the Student Counsel! If you want a brief roadmap and history of the podcast, this is your place! If you just want all the hot school tips and stories, then head over to any other episode we have. You have at least three to choose from. Thank you for being here, and I hope you enjoy the show! All Links Below: Student Counsel Instagram - @stucopod Student Counsel Email - stucopod@gmail.co...