Learning From Experience

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Join alumni from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU as they share their personal stories of successes and failures and tips for navigating the real world after graduation.

  1. 01/10/2025

    Creating horror films with Kristen Semedo

    "It would be dead quiet, of course, during our takes. And then you call cut and hear all of the crew go, ‘Oh gross!’ and it was the best feeling to have my crew also be reacting to this stuff." Kristen Semedo graduated in 2024 with a film and media studies degree, which she completed online through the Department of English at Arizona State University. Today, she is an editor for the NoSleep podcast as well as a writer and director of short films. This spooky season, tune in as Semedo discusses the process of writing, directing, promoting and screening her first horror short film — "Vermin."

    17 phút

  2. 06/08/2025

    Nonprofits at work with Nicole Waldmann

    “We want to make sure that we continue to grant as many life changing wishes for children in the Arizona community as possible, and that means also making sure that we're able to expand our efforts of recruiting volunteers statewide.”  Nicole Waldmann graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2020 with a degree from the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Today, she serves as the community engagement manager at Make-A-Wish Arizona. Listen to Waldmann's advice about engaging with notable nonprofits and making a difference in the latest Learning From Experience podcast.

    17 phút

  3. 02/07/2025

    Contributing to critical research with Chloe Leff

    "Biomedical research goes into making all of the life saving medications that people take in order to keep themselves healthy. It goes into cancer treatment. It goes into infectious disease treatment, vaccines, all of the things that keep us healthy and safe." Chloe Leff graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2024 with degrees in biochemistry and, molecular biosciences and biotechnology. Leff says her undergraduate research experiences set her up for future success.  Currently she is attending another prestigious university to pursue her PhD in cellular and molecular biology with a concentration in gene therapy and vaccines. Listen to Leff’s insights on how to get involved in research and start the PhD process in the latest episode of Learning From Experience.

    18 phút

  4. 04/06/2025

    Relocating after college with Michael Houang

    "Give yourself the allowance to know that there are no wrong choices in whichever move that you make." Michael Houang graduated from Arizona State University in 2018 as a triple major in sociology, economics and business with an emphasis in global politics. Houang's passion for international affairs and higher education took the Arizona native to China as an English education volunteer, Georgia as a political grassroots organizer and now Illinois as a program specialist for the Peace Corps. Listen to Houang’s advice on moving to a new place to pursue your personal and professional goals.

    15 phút

  5. 07/05/2025

    Negotiating your worth with Lainey Waldman

    "More likely than not, you’re going to have all these credentials, you’re going to have something about you that deserves a higher market value." Lainey Waldman graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2023 with a degree in actuarial science. Now she works as a health care actuarial senior analyst with The Cigna Group. Listen to Waldman’s guidance on how to negotiate your salary, as well as other helpful tips on preparing for your dream job.

    17 phút

  6. 02/04/2025

    Balancing academics and life with Sally Velez

    "Don’t be afraid to figure out what works and doesn’t work for you — don’t be afraid of failure. You’re not going to know what works for you, your family and your obligations if it’s not trial and error." Sally Velez graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2023 with degrees in English and history. Today she is working with Dog Tag, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., as a development coordinator and is working on obtaining her master’s degree in library science. Listen to Velez discuss how she manages her grad program with life outside of the classroom.

    16 phút

  7. 05/03/2025

    Starting a private practice with Kara Gasperone

    "Take time to try everything and find out what you’re good at. Be like your mentors, be like your colleagues — absorb information and experiences from other people." Kara Gasperone graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in family and human development, followed by a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy in 2010. Today she has her own practice in the Phoenix area and is an Emerging Leader at The College. Listen to how Gasperone built her therapy practice from the ground up.

    16 phút

  8. 05/02/2025

    Kickstarting your own business with Aimee Parker

    "They really taught me the importance of finding a mission and networking in order to get that mission done. That helped me out a lot when it came to getting my venture off the ground at a young age." Aimee Parker graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in African American studies. She has since launched her own advertising agency and cofounded an app that leverages artificial intelligence to create paid marketing solutions for women. Listen to Parker’s journey to building a successful business.

    17 phút
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Join alumni from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU as they share their personal stories of successes and failures and tips for navigating the real world after graduation.

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