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College has a way of making you think five steps ahead, but what happens when you also learn to enjoy where you are? In this special episode, meet Parker Green, the new host of Major Insight, as she reflects on finding her own path, letting go of outside expectations, and making the most of college. Alongside graduating host Michaela, we also explore the value of new perspectives, making new memories, and in trusting that things will all work out. Featured Majors: English Literature, Strategic Communication, Political Science

Move together with the Rowing Club. From the quiet serenity of early mornings on the water to the intensity and focus of a race, hear what it's like to learn a new sport, challenge yourself, and become part of a close-knit community. For these students, rowing offers a chance to unplug, find connection, and discover that sometimes you really are all in the same boat.

Living in the residence halls is about more than having a place to sleep. For many students, it's where college truly begins. It's where many make their first friends, learn to live with others, and experience independence for the first time. In this special episode, we kick off the new school year with students and RAs who share honest stories and advice about roommates, community, conflict, parents, and finding your place within one of the most defining college experiences.

Sometimes the biggest step in college is simply deciding to take one. In Part 2 of this special series, students reflect on the moments they pushed past fear and self-doubt to try something new. From saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities and completely changing course to bouncing back from rejection, these stories offer a simple reminder: You don't have to know exactly where you're going to take the next step.

College doesn't come with all the pieces already in place. In Part 1 of this special series, students share the lessons they learned along the way. From finding new friends to learning from mistakes, these honest reflections offer a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out on day one. Sometimes, you just keep putting the pieces together as you go.

Is it normal not to make friends right away? To feel behind? To struggle with too much freedom, or by taking on too much? More normal than you might think! In part 2 of this Q&A special, our student hosts talk about imposter syndrome, burnout, choosing a major, making friends, personal growth, and learning who you are along the way. Hear honest answers to even more questions most students think, but don't always ask out loud. Featured Majors: Media and Communications (MAC), Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD), Journalism, Political Science

Students across campus ask their biggest questions about college, and our student hosts answer in this live roundtable. Is it normal to change your major? To eat alone? To feel like everyone else is ahead? In part 1 of this Q&A special, we talk about adjusting to college, avoiding burnout, the importance of understanding yourself, and why comparison is almost always a losing battle. Hear honest answers to questions most students think—but don't always say out loud. Featured Majors: Media and Communications (MAC), Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD), Journalism, Political Science

Graduation season is somehow here again! In this special Senior Superstar episode, Michaela and Katie reflect on their entire college journeys. Hear how their goals, identities, and sense of direction shifted along the way, as they open up about the unexpected challenges, close-knit communities, and leadership opportunities that shaped who they've become today. It's an honest reflection on growth, uncertainty, the future, and how hard it can be to leave a place that has become home.

When does a passion become a career path? In this episode, Marcus Cheung shares how a curiosity in middle school orchestra led to a full college journey in music performance. From nerve-wracking first performances to leading student orgs and gaining experience in Europe, Marcus reflects on the discipline, confidence, and mindset it takes to pursue what you love. We'll also talk about taking advantage of opportunities, balancing creativity with career goals, and why choosing a path you love not only shapes what you do, but who you become. Featured Majors: Music Performance, Arts Management and Entrepreneurship, Accountancy

Step up to the wall with the Climbing Club as we explore what it feels like to try something new—and a little scary—for the first time. From tentative first moves to words of encouragement from fellow climbers, hear how students support one another, build confidence, and discover that sometimes all it takes to get started is to show up. So take that first step and see how far you can go.

The journey continues as we check in with our campus correspondent Parker Green as she settles into Miami University's Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Luxembourg. Now weeks into her study abroad, Parker reflects on the realities of daily life, the cultural adjustments, and all the moments that have already made the experience unforgettable. Discover how expectations evolve into real-life growth, and get an inside look at what it truly feels like to find your footing in a new part of the world.

Choosing a college is rarely a solo decision. It's a shared journey of excitement and uncertainty. In this special episode, Miami alumna Carolyn Manley reflects on her college years alongside her daughter Madelyn, a high school senior navigating her own college search. Together, they explore what it means to choose a school, step into independence, and build a sense of belonging. From lifelong friendships to moments of doubt and discovery, this intergenerational conversation reveals how college not only shapes students. But also the families who support them.

Confidence isn't something you arrive with—it's something you build along the way. In this episode, Eva Goorskey shares how she went from doubting whether she belonged in engineering to becoming a leader in Engineers Without Borders and a researcher working on an innovative, low-cost prosthetic hand. Along the way, we talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to be "smart," and why asking for help can be one of the most important skills to learn in college. Featured Majors: Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics

What happens when life feels both wide open and wildly uncertain? In college, that's often where real growth begins. In this episode, Gianna Colarich reflects on stepping away from past paths and learning how to build a new life that doesn't need to fit neatly into any box. We'll also explore the pressure to have a perfect post-grad plan, and why you don't have to have everything all mapped out. Because sometimes the most meaningful path forward isn't a straight line—it's one that leaves room for creativity, courage, and adventure. Featured Majors: Media and Communications, Theatre

In college, every "yes" opens a door. In this episode, Miami University Student Body President Daniel Martin reflects on risks taken, friendships formed, and all the opportunities that followed—from life-changing study abroad experiences and running for student government to interning on Capitol Hill. Whether you're a first-year still finding your footing or a senior starting to look ahead, this is a reminder that courage, curiosity, and a willingness to say "yes" can lead to places you never imagined. Featured Majors: Diplomacy and Global Politics, History, Spanish