In this week’s episode of Office Hours with Allie, host Allie Eskridge sits down with Kara Rhoads for a fun and heartfelt conversation about new beginnings, personal growth, and embracing every season of college life. From the nerves of move-in day to the confidence of finding her place, Kara shares how her college journey has evolved, one coffee, one class, and one spontaneous adventure at a time.

Kara opens up about what her first days on campus looked like. She shares the excitement, the chaos, and the small comforts that made college start to feel like home. She reflects on how her favorite study spots, coffee shops, and orders, as well as what it looks like, and how to find your people in college.

As the conversation unfolds, Allie and Kara explore what they call “The Glow-Up Era,” that shift from simply surviving freshman year to thriving in your own rhythm. Kara discusses developing confidence in herself and the process of learning to balance college life with self-care, laughter, and study sessions. They share stories of campus adventures, silly jokes, and the little rituals that keep them grounded even though they have busy schedules.

In the final part of the episode, Kara reflects on how much she’s grown in both confidence and perspective. From coffee-for-survival mornings to main-character afternoons, she’s learned to appreciate the beauty in ordinary days. As she looks ahead, Kara hopes to keep chasing her dreams while staying rooted in the friendships and memories that define this season of life.