More Than a Major

On this episode we are joined by Joshua Knickerbocker, FIU Honors Alumni & Registered Client Associate at UBS! 

In this episode we discuss how students can be more financially responsible, how to start investing properly, what the Young Alumni Network is, and Wealth Management as a career option! 

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Pete Markowitz is the new Assistant Dean for the Honor College! As a physicist, Markowitz's research interests focus on the source of gravity, extra dimensions, black holes, quark structure of nuclei, dark matter, dark energy and the electro production of quarks and anti-quarks (or matter and anti-matter).  On this episode we talk about the research he's done and how Physics answers some of life's biggest questions!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Today we are joined by Emma Breitman from Hillel at FIU! Her entire role at Hillel is based on creating initiatives related to social issues that create change at FIU and in the local Miami Community! 

On this episode we discuss why it is so important for you to VOTE in the upcoming elections, how to make sure you are prepared to vote, where you can get unbiased information for voting, & why your vote MATTERS! 

Also, make sure to come out THIS TUESDAY 9/29 for our co-sponsored event to hear from Miami-Dade Mayoral candidates Daniella Levine Cava and Esteban Bovo Jr. 

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

On this episode we are joined by Jon Warech, the Director of Hillel at FIU!

We discuss the different partnerships Honors/Hillel have had together in the past to remember the Holocaust, different programs that Hillel offers that are impactful for any student, Hillel's focus on social justice, how Hillel combats anti-Semitism, and how you can find you community at FIU and with Hillel!

Also make sure to join us on Friday on Instagram live (@fiuHonors) for a talk with Hillel about how to vote, and on September 29th to hear Esteban Bovo and Daniella Levine Cava talk about issues facing Miami and why you need to vote!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Let Your Voices Echo (L.Y.V.E.) is an independent project led by FIU students Melanie Rodriguez and Frederic Aurelien. L.Y.V.E addresses issues of social justice and their inherent connection to the arts. L.Y.V.E. aims to engage with members of the FIU community (both students and faculty) to reflect on social issues through open discussion that simultaneously fosters a deeper appreciation for the arts. 

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Melanie and Fred on this episode! We discuss how you can get politically engaged, how you can use your voice/art to create change, why they started L.Y.V.E., what they think are the most important issues facing the U.S. today, and their future plans with L.Y.V.E!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

Today we are joined by Tim Ramjattan and Claudia Gutierrez! Both are FIU alumni and Tim is an Honors College Alumni! They both are recent graduates who now live in Michigan for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)! On this episode we talk about how they ended up in Michigan working for FCA, how an internship can drastically change your life, how to land your first job out of college, and how YOU can intern/work for FCA!

Also make sure to come out to our event with FCA on September 21st to hear about the upcoming FCA internship that could change your life! See more info on the MyHonors Calendar!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

This episode of More than a Major is actually a little bit of a throw-back episode that we recorded at the start of the summer with Carolina Uribe, a recent Honors grad! We talk to Carolina on what it feels like moving away from Miami, how she landed her dream job at Microsoft right after graduation, her involvements with UPE/SparkDev, being a woman in STEM, and much more!

Carolina is an incredible, hardworking, and passionate individual that will definitely inspire you to reach towards what you love!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

On this episode we are joined by Honors College Community Partner, Ileana Musa! Ileana Musa is the Co-Head of International Wealth Management and the Head of International Banking & Lending at Morgan Stanley. Ileana is also part of the Honors College Dean’s Advisory Board and she was named to ALPFA’s 2019 Most Powerful Latinas in corporate America list for a third year in a row as previously featured in Fortune magazine.

On this episode we talk about her experience reaching for her dreams, tips for students who want to reach fulfilling success, what it means to always remember where you came from, how being an immigrant impacts all parts of her life, importance of diversity, and how to lead with the strongest part of yourself!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

On this episode of More Than a Major, we are joined by professor Maikel Alendy! Professor Alendy is an incredible person and the instructor for Honors courses like "Digital Fairy-tale" and "Player One"! On this episode we talk about how COVID-19 will impact our virtual world, embracing new virtual opportunities, disruptive technologies, the importance of having fun, the battle between new/old tech, and much more!

Professor Alendy will also be making a speech at our Dean's Welcome on September 17th so make sure to attend to hear more from Professor Alendy or take one of his Honors courses!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

On this episode we speak to Dr. Breny DaParre Garcia, the Associate Vice President for Student Health & Wellness!

This is the perfect episode to listen to before starting Fall 2020 next week! We discuss Dr. Garcia's current role, her involvements during her time as a student at FIU, what she learned through those involvements, why you should get involved, how FIU is managing COVID/other crisis, advice for incoming students, and more! 

Dr. Garcia is an incredible person and gives very helpful advice and guidance for students who are trying to figure out who they are, what they should major in, and what direction to go in during their time at FIU!

(The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.)