College for the Culture

By Rachel Aideyan

An inclusive platform that provides information, resources, advice and encouragement to Black and Brown people about the college process, college life, social issues and careers. Special Black and Bro... more

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

College for the Culture episodes:

June 29, 2022 19. Scholars Need Scholarships ft. Ashley Hill (Season 2 Finale)
This episode is all about scholarships! Ya'll already know that college is expensive and sometimes financial aid is not enough so that’s where scholarships come in. To talk about this important topic with me I have the amazing Ashley Hill who is a scholarship search strategist and founder of Scholarship Success School. We discuss where to find scholarships, how to apply consistently, how to be an amazing applicant and so much more.
Culture Shoutout: Scholarship Success School | IG @scholarshipstrategist
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
Support: Venmo @rach-brilliant517 | Cashapp $rachelaideyan
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
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50min
February 18, 2022 18. Blackity Black in a PWI
Happy Black History Month! Being a Black student in a PWI (predominantly white institution) can have is challenges. But it is more than possible to enjoy your experience and embrace your Blackness. To talk about this important topic with me are 4 brilliant Black students: Carla (she/they), Kwame (he/him), Malaika (she/they), and Rita (she/her). We discuss college social life, Black clubs on campus, tips on staying true to your Blackness and so much more.
Culture Shoutout: Compass Apparel Co | IG @c.ompassapparel
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
Support: Venmo @rach-brilliant517 | Cashapp $rachelaideyan
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
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41min
January 07, 2022 17. The Waiting Game ft. Juliet Daniel
Waiting for college decisions can cause so much anxiety and worry. And hearing acceptances in the school hallways or seeing them on instagram does not make the waiting easier. All of these social factors can be really harmful for your mental health as you wait. Juliet Daniel, a freshman at the University of Chicago, and I talk about all about how to keep your mind calm during this waiting period. We talk about family pressures, setting boundaries, social media and so much more.
Culture Shoutout: College For All Program | IG @collegeforallprogram
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
Support: Venmo @rach-brilliant517 | Cashapp $rachelaideyan
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
We see ya'll and we got ya'll!
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51min
September 28, 2021 16. How To Dominate Your Senior Year ft. Inquire Higher
The school year has begun and high school seniors have a lot going on like exams, college applications, applying to scholarships and more. So we collaborated with Selvin Quire from Inquire Higher to talk about how high seniors seniors can dominate their senior year and get accepted into their dream college.

Culture Shoutout: Inquire Higher | For resources on college, careers and so much more check out their website at inquirehigher.com, their podcast called Black Student Success podcast on Apple, Spotify and Youtube, and their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @inquirehigher

Register for Diversity University Summit : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/diversity-university-summit-tickets-170039347265

Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR

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32min
August 17, 2021 15. Network For Your Future ft. Henri Maindidze
You can be smart and talented but to really make it you have to have the right connections, that's where networking comes in. To discuss this important topic with me I have the amazing Henri Maindidze who is a UMBC graduate and a first year PHD student at UAlbany. We talk about how to network, how to get opportunities, resume building, and how to build the confidence to connect with people.
Culture Shoutout: Blacks in Industrial-Organizational Psychology | For psych resources and job opportunities check out their Instagram and LinkedIn @blacksinio
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
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1h 5min
July 30, 2021 14. Your Home Away From Home ft. Aiyana Adams
Moving away from home for the first time and being independent can be exciting but also a little nerve-wrecking. To give advice on all things dorm life is the amazing Aiyana Adams who attends UAlbany and is an ambassador of OCM College Life. We talk about dorm essentials, roommates, making friends, off campus housing, having fun on campus and so much more!
Culture Shoutout: Https Black Owned | Looking for some black owned businesses to support, check out their Instagram and Twitter @https.blackowned
To become a campus ambassador check out Campus Collaborative at https://campuscollaborative.com/student-sign-up/
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
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55min
July 09, 2021 13. Hot Scholar Summer ft. Sachi Ogan (Season 2 Premiere)
It's season 2 ya'll and we are talking about how to have a hot scholar summer! Hot Scholar Summer is all about getting your work done but having fun too. To talk about this I have the amazing Sachi Sogan who is a UCLA alum and founder of Insight Agency. We talk about academic resources, what productivity means, balance and self care.
Culture Shoutout: Insight Agency | Check out their Instagram and Tiktok for some educational resources @uncoverinsight
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXRI
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
We see ya'll and we got ya'll <3
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40min
April 16, 2021 12. It's Decision Time ft. Fred Johnson (Season 1 Finale)
Congrats to all the high school seniors who got accepted to college (we are so proud of ya'll!). Now that you got accepted, what's next? To answer this question I have the amazing Fred Johnson who is the founder of Grind to Grad. We talk about how to commit to the right college, what to do if you are waitlisted or rejected, financial aid packages, and a summer to do list.
Culture Shoutout: Grind to Grad | Check out their social media for great pre-college and college resources @grindtograd
Culture Shoutout: Lifestyle Bee | Check out Melissa's Youtube channel, lifestyle content and food content @lifestylebee3 and @meli_leslie
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXRI
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
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54min
March 19, 2021 11. Let's Get Local ft. Richard Rutherford
Politics is not just a November conversation, its an everyday conversation! We are always told to vote in general elections and although that is very important many people often forget the amount of change that can happen on the local level. To discuss this I have the amazing Richard Rutherford, a Black college student who is a part of BSU of CUNY and Persist Brooklyn which empowers communities through civic engagement and fights misinformation in media. We talk about American politics in 2021, if politicians have BIPOC's interests at heart, and what we can do to improve the quality of life in our local communities.
Culture Shoutout: Blasian Chronicles | Check out and follow their page on Instagram @blasianchronicles_
NYC Community Boards: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cau/community-boards/community-boards.page
NYC City Council: http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx
NYC Board of Health Meetings: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/about-doh/board-of-health.page
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXRI
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
We see ya'll and we got ya'll <3
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1h 9min
March 05, 2021 10. Life As A First Gen Student ft. Arabi Hassan
Shoutout to all the first gen students out there (yall are amazing)! Being a first gen student is definitely something to celebrate but it can also be very challenging. To discuss this I have the amazing Arabi Hassan who is the founder of First Gen Empower. Arabi talks about her undergrad experience as a first gen student. We also talk about the college process, being POC college students, where to get resources, and how to combat imposter syndrome.
Culture Shoutout: First Gen Empower | Check out their website at www.firstgenempower.com, follow their Instagram @firstgemempowerment and follow their Twitter @firstgenempower
Culture Shoutout: Jewel In Focus | Check out her website at jewelinfocus.com and follow her Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jewelinfocus
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXRI
Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at [email protected]
We see ya'll and we got ya'll <3
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47min

FAQs about College for the Culture:

How many episodes does College for the Culture have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.