The first of several episodes featuring recent UW graduate, Candice Garza, giving her perspective and advice to current UW students. How did she manage to do some on-field interviews with current Mariners? What are some of the keys to distinguishing yourself when applying for jobs and internships? Can you remain involved in athletics but not necessarily be an athlete? Listen in to hear Candice’s point of view!
Latest Episodes
Undergraduate Profile: Candice Garza
October 19th, 2009 · Filed under: Academic Planning, I'm a Freshman, I'm a Transfer Student, Student-to-Student
Enhanced Podcast [9:51m]: Law School 101 – How should I get started?
October 14th, 2009 · Filed under: Academic Planning, Pre-Law
Are you thinking about applying to Law School? The UW Pre-Law team talks about the beginning steps you need to take in order to make Law School happen! Visit the Pre-Law website.
Prehealth Information for Fall 2009
July 6th, 2009 · Filed under: Academic Planning, I'm a Freshman, I'm a Transfer Student, Meet UW's World Class Advisers
Planning on applying to medical school, dental school, pharmacy, or any other health options? Please spend a few minutes listening to our prehealth podcast!
Meet the Residential FIG Leaders!
June 9th, 2009 · Filed under: Academic Planning, I'm a Freshman, Registering for Classes, Student-to-Student
The Residential FIG program builds upon the strength of the Freshman Interest Group (FIG) program by providing students with a unique first year living-learning experience. This year the Residential FIG Program will contain some of the most sought after courses for incoming freshman, including Chem 142, Econ 200 and Com 201. Residential FIGs provide social and academic support to bolster success during the first year at UW. Additionally, each FIG has a Residential FIG leader who is an advanced undergraduate student available to help form study groups, assist with registration, provide advising services and direct you to campus resources. We sit down with this year’s Residential FIG leaders, Marisa Hoge, Ben Drum, and Alex King.
Foreign Language Proficiency Changes!
May 18th, 2009 · Filed under: Academic Planning, I'm a Freshman, I'm a Transfer Student, Registering for Classes
Kevin Mihata, Asst. Dean for Educational Programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, drops in to discuss the revision to the foreign language graduation requirement for the College. How does this requirement impact you? Listen in…
University of Oregon School of Law
May 5th, 2009 · Filed under: Pre-Law
The final episode in Chanira and Peg’s reviews of Northwest Law Schools wraps up with the University of Oregon School of Law. Why would you want to go to the University of Oregon? Listen in and find out!
Seattle University School of Law
April 28th, 2009 · Filed under: Pre-Law
Chanira and Peg continue their review of law schools with Seattle University School of Law. Learn more about Seattle U’s Faculty, Mission, and Enrollment Options that make this a great school, close to home! Listen in to their overall review!
What on Earth are you going to do with a major in French?!
April 22nd, 2009 · Filed under: Finding a Job
Perhaps you’ve been asked this question by parents, friends, or complete strangers. Or maybe you yourself are concerned about how you’ll find a job. You love your major, but how will it translate into a career? The truth is that a major in any of the Humanities or Social Sciences can lead to a wide array of job and possibilities! Listen in and get some great pointers about how to respond to this question — whether it comes from your parents, friends, or you!
My Academic Path — FIGCast 2009
April 16th, 2009 · Filed under: FIGcast
In preparation for the fall Freshman Interest Groups, we have a discussion about academic planning and the role of advisers.
Willamette School of Law
March 23rd, 2009 · Filed under: Pre-Law
Peg and Chanira continue their review of law schools with Willamette School of Law in Salem, Oregon. As the capitol of Oregon, Salem has a lot to offer potential law school students. Listen in to their in-depth review of the experiences during the visit!