Major Insight

Miami University
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Find your place and purpose on campus. Honest conversations between college students about choosing majors, getting involved, making friends, finding faculty mentorship, overcoming fears, and more.

  1. Growth Takes Time

    12/16/2025

    Growth Takes Time

    Belonging doesn't happen overnight—and that's okay. As a leading campus advocate for mental health, Carson Ebbrecht reflects on facing rejection, finding community, and getting involved. We'll also talk about setting achievable goals, staying motivated, and learning how to lead with purpose. From advocating for student mental health to taking on leadership roles, Carson shares why letting college unfold naturally, showing up for others, and staying open to change can make all the difference. Featured Majors: Psychology, Premedical Studies

    16 min
  2. Become Someone You Never Thought You'd Be

    11/19/2025

    Become Someone You Never Thought You'd Be

    Finding yourself can start with a small step that leads to a complete transformation. In this episode, A'Dymond Sammons talks about feeling alone her first semester to becoming a campus leader, mentor, and advocate for others. As president of the Black Leadership Coalition and a regional board member for the National Society of Black Engineers, she explains how overcoming fears and embracing unexpected opportunities helped her flourish into who she is today. We'll also talk about navigating college as a first-gen student, the power of asking for help, and why it's perfectly okay not to have everything figured out from the start. Featured Majors: Electrical Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering, English Studies

    21 min
  3. To have a village, you have to be a villager

    11/03/2025

    To have a village, you have to be a villager

    Building community in college isn't just about meeting new people. It's also about connecting with them along the way. In this episode, Edward Johnson shares how embracing change—from failed music auditions to major switches—helped him grow into the teacher he's always aspired to be. Through music, mentorship, and meaningful engagement, Edward reflects on his work as a musician, in government relations through ASPIRE, as part of TEACh Cincinnati, and about how every setback can be a path to personal growth. Featured Majors: Social Studies Education, Music In Culture

    22 min
  4. Taking the Riskier Route

    10/13/2025

    Taking the Riskier Route

    What happens when you choose the harder path—not because it's easy, but because it helps you grow? In this episode, Olivia Patel reflects on how saying "yes" to new roles, bold choices, and unexpected challenges has shaped her entire college experience. As the editor-in-chief of The Miami Student, one of the oldest and most successful college newspapers in the country, Olivia talks about pushing past self-doubt to turn a clean slate into a lasting legacy. Featured Majors: Journalism, Political Science, Classical Studies

    28 min
  5. Sounds of College Life at Homecoming

    10/07/2025

    Sounds of College Life at Homecoming

    Experience the energy and community that make Homecoming a highlight of college life. From the cheers and celebrations to all the moments that make campus so electric, this episode captures the fun, connection, and spirit that brings everyone together. Join us as we look toward the start of basketball season, which was just one part of a celebratory weekend.

    5 min
  6. Become Part of Something Bigger

    09/25/2025

    Become Part of Something Bigger

    College is less about making a mark and more about building genuine connections. In this episode, we explore how student orgs shape leadership, foster belonging, and prove why it's never too late to try something new. From dance teams to reestablishing a sorority chapter, Katie Caleodis shares all the lessons she's learned along the way. Now also the Senior Producer of Major Insight and leader of our Sounds of College Life series, Katie highlights how students can find community and embrace opportunity, while navigating all the twists and turns of college. Featured Majors: Media and Communications, Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD)

    21 min
  7. Real Talk About the Moments That Matter Most

    09/08/2025

    Real Talk About the Moments That Matter Most

    Michaela Buck has embraced every twist and turn of her college journey — from finding a true home on campus and discovering new passions abroad, to stepping into her role as the new host of Major Insight. Hear about the courage it takes to change course, the power of being present in the moment, and the excitement (and nerves) of what comes next after graduation. Featured Majors:  Political Science, Journalism

    23 min
  8. Sounds of College Life with Stage Left

    08/20/2025

    Sounds of College Life with Stage Left

    Step behind the curtain with Stage Left  — an entirely student-run theater org — to hear candid reflections on nerves, community, and the magic of live theater. From chaotic backstage rituals to heartfelt cast moments, hear how students bring a full musical to life during the whirlwind of tech week, the most intense stretch of the rehearsal process.

    9 min
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Find your place and purpose on campus. Honest conversations between college students about choosing majors, getting involved, making friends, finding faculty mentorship, overcoming fears, and more.

Information

  • Creator
    Miami University
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019, Miami University
  • Show Website
    Major Insight