Welcome back for Season 2 of Becoming a Bearcat! We are excited to kick of Season 2 with personal testimonials of students who have just completed their first year at Binghamton University. We also discuss UNIV101 courses, a great way to continue the transition experience in a student's first semester, and showcase a new song series for this season where staff, faculty, and students show off their musical talents!

Episode 1's song is by Dr. Dana and the Jam Department, headed by Mountainview College's very own Collegiate Professor Dana Stewart. The highlighted song is called "Enjoy the Ride" off of their new album hitting Spotify this summer. 

Check them out on Facebook and Instagram, both at @TheJamDept

Special shout-out to our student guests Sarah Zarember and Orientation Advisors Eli Engler and Michelle Boateng for sharing their experiences and advice.

Find out more about UNIV101 courses HERE and thank you again to Albert Zhang for joining us on the podcast once more!

We'll see you next time for Episode 2: Campus Community Wellness, premiering Friday, July 8th.

On this LAST episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria discuss move-in information that was just released, what you can expect on the day, and how to say goodbye. They also talk about what you should and should not be packing for college! Residential Life serves as a guest to provide detailed information of the move-in process so you feel prepared to arrive on campus in just a few short weeks.

Move-in Information from Residential Life: 3:27-13:43

This is our last episode for the Summer 2021 Orientation season. Thank you so much for listening!

On this second to last episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria dive into the topics of transition and belonging, focusing on how students can find their place on campus and make Binghamton University feel like their home away from home. Guests include Residential Life and our important diversity and inclusion resource offices on campus!

Residential Life (Housing): 1:58-12:27

Conflict Mediation Program: 15:08-24:03

Multicultural Resource Center: 25:50-40:39

Q Center: 41:31-45:51

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our LAST episode premieres on Friday, August 6th at 12pm EST.

On this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria speak with offices that focus on student success and exploration of career goals. Sarah and Victoria also provide insight into additional resources on campus that center on student success, including Academic Advising offices, University Tutoring Services, and more!

Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development: 8:02-21:03

Peer Success Coaching: 25:00-33:45

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our second-to-last episode premieres on Friday, July 30th at 12pm EST.

On this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria chat with our important safety departments on campus and point you to the best resource to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 guidelines and information for the Fall 2021 Semester.

Office of Emergency Management: 3:05-17:21

University Police Department: 26:40-41:44

Office of Student conduct: 44:17-57:51

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 23rd at 12pm EST.

On this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria talk about on-campus facilities and services, including campus and city transportation and everything dining and meal plans. They then transition to the city of Binghamton itself and how students can look to make not just campus, but the city itself, home.

Dining Services/Meal Plans: 1:34-23:01

Center for Civic Engagement: 25:47-48:17

Off-Campus Living: 53:53-60:48

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In this episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria talk about how students can find their identity on campus through extracurricular exploration. With over 250 student-run organizations, Greek Life, specialty programs, Education Abroad, and more, there are many options for students to find their place!

The Student Association: 3:01-8:54

The Emerging Leaders Program: 12:03-21:32

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life: 22:43-28:51

Education Abroad Office: 30:54-41:24

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 9th at 12pm EST.

In the first full episode of the Becoming a Bearcat series, Sarah and Victoria dive into the topic of Student Wellness. Guests cover a range of wellness themes, including mental health and physical fitness and students discuss their personal stories of overcoming difficulties when they arrived on campus as new students.

University Counseling Center: 1:54 - 7:23

Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators: 7:57 - 21:42

Campus Recreation: 23:05 - 32:46

Registered Dieticians: 33:33 - 44:55

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our next episode premieres on Friday, July 2nd at 12pm EST.

In this introduction episode, series hosts Sarah and Victoria introduce themselves and share information on what the Becoming a Bearcat podcast will be about. This podcast series is intended for new students and their families of Binghamton University, State University of New York. This series will supplement the Orientation experience of Binghamton University and seeks to prepare new students and their families before their arrival to campus in August 2021.

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications of our weekly uploads! Our first full episode premieres on Friday, June 25th at 12pm EST.