College Voices

In this episode of College Voices, Anusha continues our new series "Faculty Fridays" by interviewing Professor of English, Al Filreis. Hear more about Professor Filreis's background before coming to Penn, his work with the Kelly Writer's House, as well as some additional advice for students interested in the humanities.

Special Thanks To:

• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Al Filreis, Faculty Interviewee, Professor of English
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

In this episode, Anusha sits down and speaks with Assistant Director of Advising Services and Academic Support and Senior Case and Data Manager in the College Office, Rebecca Schept, as well as Executive Director of Student Health and Counseling, Patricia Ruiz, to discuss the different resources available at Penn for students to prioritize their wellness in all aspects of their lives. 

Featured Interviewees:

Staff Interviewees:

• Rebecca Schept, Assistant Director of Advising Services and Academic Support and Senior Case and Data Manager
• Patricia Ruiz, DNP, APN, Executive Director of Student Health and Counseling

Resources Mentioned:

• Wellness at Penn
• Let's Talk
• Financial Wellness @ Penn

Special Thanks To:

• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

In this episode of College Voices, Anusha continues our new series "Faculty Fridays" by interviewing Professor of Political Science, Marc Meredith. Hear more about Professor Meredith's education background, the Political Science major and Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES), as well as some additional advice for students interested in studying Political Science and the different career and research opportunities post-graduation.

Special Thanks To:

• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Marc Meredith, Faculty Interviewee, Professor of Political Science
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

 In this special episode of the Podcast, Anusha kicks off our new series "Faculty Fridays" by interviewing the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Peter Struck. Hear more about Peter's background at Penn, advice he has for College Students and also more about his vision for the College at Penn. 

Special Thanks To:

• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Dr. Peter Struck, Faculty Interviewee
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

In this special episode of College Voices, our host Anusha Mathur is interviewed by College Office Academic Advisor, Dr. Tanya Jung to "flip the script" and hear Anusha's experiences of what it was like to enter the College of Arts and Sciences as a first-year student, and to hear her journey of declaring a major, forming connections with advisors, faculty, and peers, and advice she has for students starting and continuing their Penn journey!

Special Thanks To:

• Anusha Mathur, Show Host, Interviewee, Co-Producer & Writer
• Dr. Tanya Jung, Episode Host
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

For the final episode of Season 2 of the College Voices Podcast, we want to celebrate our graduating seniors! In this episode, Anusha interviews four different seniors to reflect back on their time at Penn, advice they have for younger students, as well as share what they are looking forward to next. 

Featured Interviewees:

Student (College Senior) Interviewees:

• Elena
• Gabi
• Meghan
• Leslie

Special Thanks To:

• Penn Counterparts for providing music for this week's episode.
• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

Anusha revists her time last semester sitting down with staff members from the Weingarten Center, Penn Libraries and the LGBT Center, as well as upperclassmen students, to discuss resources available for finals as well as tips and advice. Hear more about the importance of creating a plan to stay organized and focused, but also finding balance during a busy time.

Featured Interviewees:
 

Student Interviewees:

• Roni, Psychology Major
• Ambika, Biology Major
• Samantha, Psychology and Anthropology Double Major
• Kayla, COL '26 - Undeclared

Weingarten Center Staff Interviewees:

• Oscar Escudero-Ortega, STEM Learning Specialist
• Leigh Monistere, Learning Specialist and Fellow
• Ayoung Lee, Learning Specialist and Fellow

Penn Libraries Staff Interviewees:

• Alexandrea Glenn, Student Engagement Librarian
• Steve Scaduto, Assistant Director of Learning Enrichment

LGBT Center Interviewees:

• Jake Muscato, Associate Director

Resources and Events Mentioned: 

• Learning Consultations
• Drop-In Tutoring
• De-Stress Fest
• Virtual Study Breaks
• LGBT Center Events Calendar 

Special Thanks To:

• Penn Counterparts for providing music for this week's episode.
• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

In this episode of College Voices, Anusha sits down with Associate Professor of Classical Studies and Faculty Director of Lauder College House, Cam Grey and two College students, Rene (COL' 24) and Maya (COL'26). Together they talk about their experiences in finding community at Penn and in the College, and how these community members collaborate to build genuine connections and support. 

Featured Interviewees:

Student Interviewees:

• Rene, C'24
• Maya, C'26

Faculty Interviewee:

• Cam Grey, Associate Professor of Classical Studies and Faculty Director of Lauder College House

Special Thanks To:

• Penn Counterparts for providing music to sample for this week's episode.
• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

Join Anusha as she sits down and chats with Elise Betz, Senior Executive Director of Alumni Relations to discuss the dynamic lore of Penn's traditions, from their origins in the late 1800s and early 1900s to their modern adaption for inclusion. This episode focuses on the historic Hey Day, Final Toast, Spring Fling and more famous Penn traditions, providing a deep dive into how the past and present intersect at Penn. Also hear from fellow Penn students about their favorite traditions.

Featured Interviewees:

Student Interviewee:

• Renee, C'24
• Alex, C'24
• Marvin, C'25
• Maya, C'26
• Caroline, C'24

Staff Interviewee:

• Elise Betz, Senior Executive Director of Alumni Relations

Special Thanks To:

• Penn Counterparts for providing music to sample for this week's episode.
• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer

In today's episode, Anusha sits down and speaks with Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising, Carol Hagan, in Career Services, as well as students Caroline and Sutton, to discuss the different pathways that students interested in pre-med at Penn at can take and experience. 

Featured Interviewees:

Student Interviewee:

• Caroline, C'24 - Biology Major - Pre-Med Track
• Sutton, C'25 - Classical Studies Major - Pre-Med Track

Staff Interviewee:

• Carol Hagan, Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising - Penn Career Services

Resources Mentioned:

• Applying to Health Professions Schools

Special Thanks To:

• Penn Counterparts for providing music to sample for this week's episode.
• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer