Beccy on Tour - My Semester Abroad in Raleigh, NC, USA

Beccy on Tour - My Semester Abroad in Raleigh, NC, USA

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Beccy on Tour - My Semester Abroad in Raleigh, NC, USA episodes

  • Week 6 - About the Differences in the Music Industry between the United States and Europe - an Interview with Jason Evans Groth - Former Musician & Digital Media Librarian at NCSU

    Heya peeps! :)

    It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

    In this episode, Jason Evans Groth, former professional musician and member of the band Magnolia Electric Co., will give you an idea about the day-to-day life of a musician, share his experiences with touring and performing at venues in the United States and in Europe and open up about the differences he observed in terms of how the musical profession in general and their songs in particular were perceived.

    He will also speak to if and how his current job as a librarian differs from his musical career, why he decided to switch gears and what advice he can offer people who would like to start off a career in the music industry.

    Enjoy! And as always, if you have any questions, recommendations or constructive criticism, feel free to DM me on @beccyontour_ or @beccy_schdn!

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    33 min
  • Week 5 – About How I broke TWO phones in ONE week, Flood Warnings and my First Football Game

    Heya peeps! :)

    It’s Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)

    In this episode, I will spill the beans about one of the biggest events in the life of an American University Student – an American Football Game. If you have ever wondered if football games are really that big of a deal in the US or if they are exaggerated in the movies – LISTEN UP! And you can look forward to being entertained by funny stories and fated incidents...

    And as always, feel free to DM me on Instagram on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour if you have any questions, recommendations, or constructive feedback!

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    16 min
  • Week 4 - About the Differences in Working Life between the United States and Europe - an Interview with David H. Henard, Ph.D. - Marketing and Business Professor at NCSU

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    It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)


    In this forth episode, David H. Henard, Ph. D., marketing and business professor at NCSU and in France is going to give you some valuable insights into the US-American working life, specifically the Sales and Marketing industry. He will answer questions about the Resume, the difference between the European and American job market, negotiation techniques for wage negotiations and more. Listen and Learn ;)

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    31 min
  • Week 3 - About How I almost drowned and other Traveling Stories

    Heya peeps! :) 


    It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) 


    In this fourth episode, I'm gonna give you some exclusive tips and recommendations about traveling North Carolina's Outer Banks including Google Maps Links (see below). Enjoy :) 


    Day 1 

    • Kill Devil Hills, NC 
    • Admiral Street Beach Access, NC
    • Seabreeze Pier, NC

    Day 2

    • Jockey's Ridge State Park, NC
    • Jennette's Pier, NC 
    • Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC
    • Lost Treasure Golf, NC

    Day 3

    • Lost Colony Museum, NC
    • Manteo, Roanoke Island, NC 
    • Duck Town Park Boardwalk, NC 
    • Sandy Run Park, NC

    Day 4 

    • Wright Brothers National Memorial 

    And as always, feel free to DM me on Instagram on beccy_schdn or beccyontour_ for more traveling tips :)

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    16 min
  • Week 2 - About Packapalooza & Pros- & Cons of American College Life

    Heya peeps! :)


    It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College life ;) 


    In this third episode, I'm gonna be introducing you to "Packapalooza" - one of the biggest events here at NC-State. 

    I'll look deeper into some of the similarities & differences between Austrian & American universities. 


    And of course I have two story-times in store for you - a pretty scary one and a funny one - but both taught me a lesson!


    Feel free to DM me on Instagram, either on beccyontour_ or on beccy_schdn.

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    12 min
  • Week 1 - About Orientation Week, Campus, Classes & More

    Heya peeps! :) 


    It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;)


    Get ready to learn about my first week at NC State, stay tuned to hear more about my classes, NC State Campus and its (amazing!!) facilities and as always be prepared for story-times & funny lines (and yes, I know that rhymes ;)) 


    Feel free to DM me on Instagram, either on @beccyontour_ or on @beccy_schdn.

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    12 min
  • Intro - Preparing for a Semester Abroad in the United States

    Heya peeps! :) 

    It's Beccy, your one and only source into the exciting world of American College Life ;) 

    In this first episode, I will introduce myself, the university I'll be attending, North Carolina State University (NC State) and I'll help you out with some tips and tricks on how to prepare for a semester at a university in the United States. 

    Feel free to DM me on Instagram if you have any questions on @beccy_schdn or @beccyontour_

    View the episode transcript.


    Beccy on Tour is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    10 min

About Beccy on Tour - My Semester Abroad in Raleigh, NC, USA

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In this podcast, I am going to spill the beans about my semester abroad at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. That's going to include traveling tips, college gossip, cool events in Raleigh or…