Major Choices

What do you do when things still don't seem clear? In this episode, Rachel & Alex walk listeners through a 'wandering' or 'career' mapping exercise which can help students see connections between one's values, interests, skillsets, and experiences that can often illuminate a path forward.  In the student on the street segment, peer coach Laria Miller, does this in real time with a current IU student!

In this episode of Minor Choices--a 100% student written & produced podcast of Major Choices--career peers Lina and Jed talk all about connection, touching on why getting to know professors and other individuals during your college journey is important for your long-term career success. 

Rachel and new co-host Alex discuss 5 tips and one trick for starting the semester off in the best way possible. From study habits to finding “balance” in all aspects of yourself, this episode will give you advice to take you further and make the new  beginning of the semester much smoother! 

The college experience in addition to choosing a major and preparing for the future–can often  feel like a stressful process.  In today’s episode we’re going to talk about ways to consider your health and wellness as you make these decisions and care for yourself along the way. 

Does the idea of networking and talking with professional have you in a sweat?  This episode breaks down how to manage nerves when talking with a new network and outlines what’s often known as ‘the elevator pitch’ so you can make not only a positive but a lasting first impression!  

In this episode Rachel interviews CJ Brooks, Associate Director for Student Employment at the Career Development Center to give you the skinny on why considering part-time work might just be one of the smartest things to consider as you go to college.  In the second half of the podcast we are launching a new segment with called “Students on the Street!” where our career peers, Lina & Laria, hit the pavement and ask students about their own working experience.

In today’s episode we’re going to explore everything you ever wanted to know about a career or job fair–what to do, what to say, how to follow up, and why you should go–even if you are a first year student or not quite ready to start looking for full time work!

Is finding an internship the only way to learn about an industry? In this episode, Rachel offers a quick solution to maximize your career planning when time is at a premium.  Learn how to conduct an informational interview like a pro and get the sneak peek into any career field. In the “Inside Scoop” segment, Rachel talks with Justin Kokoskie, Associate Director of Medicine at the University of Arizona about the world of athletic training. 

When it comes to our work--can we have both money & meaning?  In today's episode Rachel digs in about finding your preferred life mix. In the “The Inside Scoop” segment, Rachel talks with Leah Bunger, a mental health therapist, about all the things you might not have thought of when owning your own practice.   

In today’s episode we’re going to talk about changing directions--and four important questions to consider when discerning if our particular path needs course correction. In the second half of our program we are kicking off with a new segment called, “The Inside Scoop,” which pulls back the curtain into the world of work. We get a real look into their world of work--the best parts, the worst parts, and the unexpected parts.  Today,   I’ll be talking with Rafael Barahona, a visual designer and co-founder of the Light Box, a design firm in Goshen, IN which works primarily with nonprofits for their marketing, branding, and advertising needs.