Gen Ed

Gen Ed

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Gen Ed episodes

  • Late Nights in London

    Though an ocean and time zone difference physically separates this interview, Wave's own video co-lead, Alison Chang, joins to chat. Alison, who grew up and lives in London, decides to switch up this episode by turning her interview into an episode in which she interviews the co-hosts Alana and Louis. Be prepared for attempts at recreating a British accent while learning more about Alison and her intriguing previous acting debut in the film Justice League. 

    55 min
  • Student Athletes in Congress

    Listen to our chat with Bennie Anderson Jr., Congressional Intern, Division 1 Football Player and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair for Yale's Student Athlete Advisory Committee, as we discuss his experiences at an Ivy League college, both on and off the field. Tune in to hear about his initial involvement in Congress, his transition from high school to college life and the exciting work he plans on carrying out for the athletic community at one of the world's leading universities!

    37 min
  • Learning, but make it ~Social~ ft. Fiveable
    We are honored to have CEO and Co-Founder of Fiveable, Amanda DoAmaral, with us today as we discuss her path from being a history teacher and seeing the common struggles that come with AP classes and using that experience to build a support system for high school students. With over a 90% pass rate on AP exams from the help of @thinkfiveable , this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
    44 min
  • ¡Caio!
    Podcast update: Our co-host Dan will be leaving the podcast, but we are super excited to have Louis to join us. As we say goodbye to Dan and hello to Louis, we talk about our lives currently and dive into learning new languages.
    35 min
  • YouTube and Politics ft. JJ McCullough
    As a former television news personality and political cartoonist—as well as a current YouTuber and columnist for the Washington Post—JJ McCullough has made his voice heard in nearly every major medium imaginable. Learn how this political commentator built a career in one of the most over-saturated and toxic fields, while grappling with his own changing perspective and goals.
    54 min
  • Wave Talks with Tori Talks
    We meet with an overnight sensation- Tori Kinley- as we discuss her life as an influencer, podcaster, and entrepreneur while diving into her unique and humble perspective over social media and life as a whole.
    37 min
  • How To Get Into an Ivy League
    As another summer rolls around, students across the country are beginning to prepare their college applications. Wave's own Carter Martindale--who works with Harvard's admission office--gives us the inside scoop on what top schools are looking for in successful applicants. Learn how to make your application stronger and improve your chances of landing in the coveted Ivy League.
    46 min
  • Medical School, International Travel, and Covid-19: An Interview with Dr. Calvin Sun
    As Founder of the Monsoon Diaries and an emergency medicine doctor in New York City, Dr. Sun lives a fast-paced life. All at once a travel blogger, travel guide, and front-line healthcare worker, Calvin's unique approach to his life has yield a distinct experience and a truly one-of-a-kind perspective. On this slightly longer episode, we discuss his travel-filled path through medical school, his views on how to maximize your life experience, and his stories from the emergency room during a global pandemic.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Who Wants to be an Influencer?

    Want to be a social media influencer or simply a better organized person? Vanessa Yu (@adagio.lettering) jumps on the podcast to talk Instagram, organization, and bullet journaling. 

    32 min

About Gen Ed

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A podcast from Wave Learning Festival which seeks to explore important topics and intriguing fields of study for all!