Best of the Nest with SVSU Club Red Student Ambassadors

Elijah and Nicole are joined by Ethan and KT to talk about how their student experience highlighting some of their favorite happenings. There’s always something to do and it never stops! We’ll also discuss surprising classroom and professor stories and the moments that make being an SVSU student special.

On this episode, Elijah and Nicole welcome Chase and Eric to talk about SVSU traditions! Learn about a fraction of the events and programs that hype up our students and bring our campus community together such as Battle of the Valley (formerly known as Battle of the Valleys), the Spirit Rock, Red Pride Picnic, and other favorite SVSU traditions.

NEW HOSTS ALERT. As Maddie and Jayson enter their final year at SVSU, they had to pass the baton to our new hosts for the Best of the Nest podcast: Elijah and Nicole. Join these two as they introduce themselves, talk about what their favorite season on campus is and what they’re looking forward to this year for the podcast. We can’t wait for this new season of Best of the Nest!

This week, Maddie is joined by 4th-year Jack and 3rd-year Trevin to talk about their time as finance students in the Scott L. Carmona College of Business. Learn about the opportunities they’ve experienced, their post-graduation plans, and how they manage their time as an active participant in clubs and organizations. Learn more about a degree in finance at svsu.edu/financebba.

Join Maddie and Jayson and guests Claire and Dana as they EXAMine how to make it through exam week! College exams can be tough, but we’re tougher. Whether you’re a freshman, like Dana, or a graduating senior, like Claire, we’re here to help guide you through it. Check out SVSU tutoring support at svsu.edu/caa. Connect with us on Instagram @svsutours and send feedback and/or additional questions.

Maddie and Jayson are joined by Elijah, a first-year Exercise Science major, and Megan, a third-year Spanish and Creative Writing double major, to talk about what they did to find their best fit! If you don’t know where to start, start here with some tips and tricks from us. See if SVSU is your best fit with a campus visit - svsu.edu/visit.

Join Maddie, Jayson, and Brooke from our Financial Aid Office to talk about all things money! Cost is usually a huge factor in deciding what college you want to go to if not the most important factor for some families. Listen to our discussion and learn some tricks and tips on how to save money and apply for scholarships! More at svsu.edu/financialaid.

Moving into a dorm for the first time can be overwhelming! How do you know what to bring or leave at home? For our next episode: The Dos and Don’ts of Move-in, Maddie and Jayson are joined by a Resident Assistant, Wesley Hampton, to talk through how to make your move in as smooth as possible. See housing details at svsu.edu/housing. Follow @svsutours on Instagram and DM us with questions or topics

For many incoming students, the first week of college is the most stressful. This episode, we are joined by students Nicole Enderi (a Saginaw native) and Anessa Cantu (from Adrian, MI), to provide insight on what your first week will really be like. Learn more about campus activities at svsu.edu/officeofstudentlife. Follow @svsutours on Instagram and DM us with questions and topic suggestions.

Ever wonder how college students can be involved, take a full class load, have a job, and still have time for themselves? On this episode, nursing student, Emma Bell, and student athlete, Tyler Burrell talk through their involvement and how they manage their schedules and the stress that comes with it. We would love to hear from you. Follow @svsutours on Instagram and DM us about future topics.