More Than a Major

On today's episode, we discuss the Black experience in America and invite some of our students leaders on a panel to discuss racial inequality, how to be an ally, using social media effectively, and how to move the "Black Lives Matter" movement forward. Moderated by Honors alumnus, Justin Coffie and joined by Rosen T. Gordon, Cornelius Brown, Daffodyle Saget, Jaquan Starling, and James Magee.

(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 Jerzy Brodzikowski, FIU Honors Alumni and General Manager of Cambridge Innovation Center in Warsaw - in charge of the center in Warsaw! In this episode we discuss StartUp Culture, Jerzy's path after Honors, relocating after FIU, and how creativity effects entrepreneurship everyday! 

(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 today's episode we are joined by Lili Solorzano (Senior Director of Student Services at FIU Honors) and Shelbie Stone (Coordinator of Academic Support Services at FIU Honors). Lili graduated and attended college during the 2008 financial crisis and shares her experience and advice for students graduating into a similar world in 2020. Shelbie also shares her experience with graduation and provides advice for students job-hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll be discussing tips from all of our different perspectives and sharing some comforting words for the class of 2020 during this exciting but challenging time.

(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.) 

Welcome back students! Today is the first day of Summer 2020 classes! On this episode we are joined by a VERY recent Honors graduate, Mariaeugenia Gurdian! We discuss her Congressional internship in Washington D.C. with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI), relocating for an internship, being a minority in Washington D.C., and forming your own political opinions! 

(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.) 

Anel Velazquez joins us on the podcast today! Anel is a current FIU student who is majoring in Elementary Education and is also part of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education. On this episode we discuss tips for figuring out what you should major in, what it means to be an Education major, motivations for teaching, and we reminisce over our favorite childhood teachers! 

(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.) 

Brian Abramson joins us today! He is an FIU Honors College Alumnus, Vaccine/Immunization specialized lawyer, and author of "Vaccine, Vaccinations, and Immunization Law"(Bloomberg Law/AHLA 2018). Today we discuss the process we are going through to have a COVID-19 vaccine, how long that may take, vaccine-hesitancy, and tips for students thinking about law school!

(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 the executive board of one of our amazing Honors Organizations: STITCH! STITCH Stands for "Students Taking Initiative Through Collaboration in Honors" and they are a group of some of our most motivated pre-med students striving towards a career in medicine. On this episode we talk about why they joined STITCH, motivational stories they have heard/experienced during COVID, and tips for any aspiring medical students!

(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's guest is Miguel Horvath, a private wealth advisor and managing director at Horvath Wealth Management! FIU Alumnus and Honors College partner! On this episode we discuss how you can stand out in an interview, the importance of vulnerability, financial tips for students during COVID-19, and what the future may look like financially. 

(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.) 

John Swartz the Program Manager for FIU Global First Year and instructor for Mindfulness Trainings joins us on the More Than a Major podcast to discuss the crucial importance of a morning routine during COVID-19, steps you can take to become a healthier human, habits you can start forming to reach your goals and answer your questions from Instagram! 

(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.)