Why Did You Choose?

In this episode we speak to Rachel, a senior at Ohio State! Being a senior, Rachel is able to provide much information about her school and what makes it so special.  Location: Columbus,  Ohio Undergrad population: 61,677 Popular Majors: Finance, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Accounting; Computer Engineering, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Acreage: 1,665 acres Greek Life: 10%

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great 2021, and welcome 2022!  This episode we listen to Grace, a current sophomore at University of Miami. Grace tells us a lot about Miami, including its many activities and  debunking some stereotypes.  Location: Coral Gables, FL Undergrad Size: 11,334 Size: 239 acres Greek Life: 20% Popular Majors: Finance, Registered Nursing, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences,  Economics, Marketing/Marketing Management, Political Science and Government, Advertising; Bioengineering and Biomedical 

Welcome to the 2nd episode of season 2!! We continue the start of the season by interviewing Jacob, a junior at Cornell! Jacob offers a honest outlook on his school, mentioning some of the negatives, yet highlighting many of the great positives. Listen in to hear more from him! Location: Ithaca, NY Undergrad Size: 14,743 Size: 2,300 acres Greek Life: 30% Popular Majors:  Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, Computer and Information Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields; Social Sciences; Architecture 10 Schools: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. College of Architecture, Art and Planning. College of Arts and Sciences. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. College of Engineering. College of Human Ecology. School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. The Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science Link to the article, "161 Things Every Cornellian Should Do"-- https://cornellsun.com/161-things-every-cornellian-should-do/ 

This episode we are doing something a little different. Sophie sits down with guests Maggie, Jordan, and Michaela to discuss the many ways that COVID affected them- aside from making college research more difficult. Listen to this short 2 minute clip to hear from different perspectives !

On episode 17 of the podcast, we interview Sujal, a junior at GW. Sujal transferred from Rutgers University, so he also sheds some light on his experience at Rutgers and why he chose GW as a result. Listen to find out more! Undergrad Size: 12,484 Location: Washington DC Acreage: 43 acres Popular Majors: Social Sciences; Health Professions; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; and Communication, Journalism

In this week’s episode we listen to Kyle, a current senior at Duke University! Kyle’s 3 years at Duke has gave him an abundance of experience and information to share. Tune in to hear what Duke has to offer! Quick Facts Location: Durum, NC Undergrad: 6,525  Popular Majors: Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, Biology, and Biomedical Engineering  Acreage: 8,600+ acres Greek Life Percentage: 30% Top 5 Home Countries of International Students: China, India, Korea, United Kingdom, Canada International Representation: class of 2022 representing 74 different countries 

This episode we hear all about the Lions from Julia at Penn State. Going into her sophomore year, Julia has already captured Penn’s spirit and its passionate students. Listen to find out more! Undergrad Enrollment: 40,639 for Campus Park (main campus); 76,000 for all campuses combined Acreage: 7,958 acres. Location: State College, PA Popular Majors: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing; Computer and Information Sciences; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. Greek Life: 17% # of Campuses: 24 (main=University Park)

Listen to Aman, a rising junior from UC Berkeley (or Cal), as he tells us everything you need to know about the school. He loves his school, yet his honest feedback allows us to find out both the positives and negatives of Cal. Location: Berkely, CA Undergrad: 31,348 Popular Majors: Social Sciences; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. Acreage: 1,232 acres Greek Life Percentage: 30% Top States: California (72%), Texas (1%), Washington (1%), New Jersey (1%), New York (1%)

Learn more about University of South Carolina from Gemma, a rising junior. Gemma offers plentiful information and it is clear that  she knows a lot about her school! Location: Columbia, South Carolina Size: 27,502 Acreage: 444 acres Popular Majors: Finance and Financial Management Services; Public Health; Biology, Research and Experimental Psychology; and Marketing Religious Affiliation: none

Listen to Maddie from Wake Forest University as she tells us everything you need to know about the school!  Maddie is a rising sophomore and even in the midst of the pandemic, she truly loves the school.  Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina Undergrad population: 5,200 Size: 340 acres Popular Majors:  Social Science, Business, Management, Marketing,  Communication, Journalism, Psychology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Greek Life: 50%

In this episode we have Jimmy, a rising junior from Georgetown University! He gives great information on areas beyond what could be learned from just touring the school.  Location: Washington DC Undergrad population: 7,513 Size: 104 acres Popular Majors: Social Sciences, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology,  Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

This episode we have Emily, our first graduate student! Emily graduated just a couple of months ago as a junior. It is clear that Emily really knows Fordham well, as she offers very useful information ranging from student life, to academics, to even post-grad assistance.  Location: Bronx, New York Undergraduate enrollment: 9,767 Size: 93 acres Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management,  Economics, Finance, Psychology, and Political Science and Government. Religious Affiliation: Jesuit

Want to learn more about University of Delaware? Our guest Tori, a current junior, tells us everything you need to know!  Location: Newark, Delaware Setting: suburban  Undergraduate enrollment: 18,766 Size: 1,996 acres Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; and Education. Religious affiliation: none

This episode we interview Elizabeth, a sophomore from Clemson! She gives great insight on the many positives of her school while still shedding light on the few negatives. Location: Clemson, South Carolina Size: 20,195 undergrad Size: 1,400 acres Popular Majors:  Engineering, Business Management, Biomedical, Agriculture and Education

Want to find out more about U Pitt? This week we have on a current sophomore from U Pitt, Rithik. Rithik's authentic commentary reveals how much he loves his school, but he isn't afraid to reveal its flaws.  Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Undergrad size: 19,200 Size: 145 acres Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Health Professions and Related Programs, Social Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences Religious Affiliation: None

On this episode we talk to Isabella, a freshman from Elon University!  Location: Elon, North Carolina Undergrad Size: 6,277 Size: 656 acres Popular majors: Business/Commerce, Communication and Media Studies, Public Administration, Psychology, Health and Physical Education/Fitness Religious affiliation: None We made an instagram! Go check it out! @whydidyouchoosepodcast

This episode we discuss Sacred Heart with Taylor, a current freshman! Although her experience was affected by COVID, she is very knowledgeable about the school and gives great insight.  Location: Fairfield, Connecticut  Undergrad size:  6,158 Size: 350 acres Popular Majors:  Nursing, Athletic Training, and Business Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

This episode we talk to Lindsay from Villanova! Lindsay is currently a sophomore at the university. Location: Pennsylvania Undergrad size: 6,865 Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Health Professions, Engineering, Social Sciences, Communication, and Journalism Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

This week we have on Brandon, a current senior at Monmouth University! The episode definitely focuses on his time at Monmouth, but we also touch upon The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and Brookdale Community College, since he had attended those schools before switching to Monmouth. 

This episode we have on two guests from Vanderbilt! Jackie, Henry’s sister, talks about her experience as a current freshman, while Jared, a current sophomore, talks about his. Audio overlaps a little at the end of the episode again, and causes extended pauses, but next time it should be fixed. Sorry!