Pour a Little Brain

Welcome! 

In this weeks episode, we are joined by Hannah, a Yale student and College YouTuber! 

Hannah and I explore YouTube as a side hustle in college, the realities of a gap semester amidst COVID-19, and more! 

If you are interested in further exploring the topics covered in this episode or learning more about Hannah and her content, be sure to head on over to youtube.com and search for 'Hannah Maria'! 

As always, the google doc is being updated with relevant information. Be sure to check it out here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing

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Welcome to the second episode of the transfer series! In this episode, we will explore the journey of Hannah, a Yale University transfer student. Hannah and I will speak on financial aid, Yale's opportunities to help integrate transfers, on-campus experiences during COVID-19, and more! 

The first episode of this series received an overwhelming amount of feedback (thank you!!), meaning that more information on transferring is needed! With this in mind, if you or anyone you know has transferred and is interested in sharing a story, please reach out! 

As always, the google doc is LIVE and constantly updated with resources and relevant information. Be sure to check it out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing 

Connect with me!

Instagram: @pouralittlebrain

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/norso 

Hello everyone! Welcome (or welcome back) to the podcast! 

This episode is part of the new series, the transfer series! My goal with this series is to help shed light on the different paths to getting accepted as a transfer student. You will be hearing from both traditional and non-traditional students and their journey with the transfer application process. 

This episode in particular touches on Melanie's story to the University of Florida (UF). Learn about dual enrollment credits, the UF application, and more! 

Transfer application season is among us, so be sure to share this with friends looking to transfer! 

As always, the google doc is regularly updated with information. Check it out here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit

Connect with me! 

IG: @pouralittlebrain

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/norso

Welcome to Episode 8! 

Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. 

Today we are joined by Mrs. Luisa Suarez, a High School College Advising Program (CAP) Counselor that guides us through navigating the plethora of resources colleges/universities are putting out to due the ongoing global pandemic. 

If you're feeling overwhelmed because your inbox is full of virtual sessions, Q&A sessions with students, and more, Mrs. Suarez breaks it down and tells you what you should pay attention to! 

Remember, the google doc is being updated with relevant resources, news, and more. Find any resources Mrs. Suarez talks about (as well as all of the other guests) here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing 

Connect with me!

IG: @pouralittlebrain

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/norso 

Welcome to Episode 7, the first episode in the new series, 'So You Want To Become', where we explore career paths for different professions! 

Today's episode is about pursuing a career in academia. Stephanie, an academic advisor at Florida International University, talks about her journey into academia, what a day in her life looks like, and how she works to best guide her students. 

As previously mentioned, the google doc is LIVE and full of resources! Stephanie's section of the google doc is extremely useful, as she has curated a list of internships, opportunities, and jobs that you can take advantage of during COVID-19 and beyond! Click this link to access the google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing 

Loving the episodes? Be sure to leave a REVIEW! Interested in coming on and sharing your story? Reach me at my socials down below! 

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Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/norso 

Please excuse any technical issues that occurred during this episode. 

Welcome back (or welcome if this is your first time here)! Today's episode is all about financial aid, career and interest exploration during undergrad, and choosing between what school to attend. 

Nicole Izquierdo, a Duke Scholar, gives us the inside scoop on how to go to college for free as she goes into detail on her extensive search for scholarships and financial aid during high school. Nicole also touches on the importance of exploration during undergrad and how that has helped her truly hone in on her passion-psychology. 

Want to learn more about Nicole and the resources discussed? Head over to the google doc filled with tons of information! Click this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit 

Interested in me bringing on a guest to chat about something you're interested in knowing more about? Or maybe you want to leave some feedback? How about stay updated on resources and opportunities?

All of that and more at @pouralittlebrain on Instagram! 

Welcome to Episode 5, where Chinmayi -a second year at Columbia University- and I speak on ways in which individuals can pursue interdisciplinary STEM in their academic careers. 

Learn about Chinmayi's non-profit, 'Simply Neuroscience' , how to explore the many facets of a given major/career, and ways in which you can contribute to the Columbia and New York communities as a student! 

The google doc is NOW LIVE! Please visit the link below to access all of the resources discussed in this episode as well as ways to reach Chinmayi. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing

Interested in sharing your story or giving the podcast some feedback? Feel free to reach me via my socials and/or email! 

Email: [email protected]

IG: @pouralittlebrain

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/norso 

Welcome to Episode 4!

In this episode, Jonas and I chat about fly-in programs -their applications and what you can gain from them- crafting a college list, FREE mentor programs for High School students, and more! 

Be sure to check out this google doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit) to learn about the resources discussed! As a reminder, any resources mentioned in any episode will be linked to the google doc for easy access! 

Interested in sharing your story? Have any feedback? Reach me at: [email protected]! 

Connect with me!

IG- @pouralittlebrain 

LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/norso 

This episode touches on life in the big apple as a college student. Learn about the social and academic differences (and similarities, if applicable) between Columbia University and New York University! Get a deep sense on affordability as a student in NYC (or lack thereof), ways to get involved on campus, how to overcome imposer syndrome, and more! 

On another note, the google doc is FINALLY live! Be sure to click the link below to access all of the resources discussed, as well as contact information on Jules and Mitch. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WxYBiwBnb3FiRdeN0UP-0kSshtIqM6LMZzgCntokvY/edit?usp=sharing 

As always, be sure to check out my socials to stay in touch and get notified when new episodes and/or resources release! 

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Welcome to the second episode! In this episode, McKenzie shares her untraditional story as an undergraduate, how to succeed as a woman in STEM, and how to find creativeness and inspiration within ones struggles. McKenzie also touches on the benefits of a gap year, how the MCAT has changed for the better, and differences between MD and DO schools.  

To get in touch with McKenzie or request one on one mentoring with her, please reach out to her via LinkedIn:(https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughesmca/). If you want to learn more about the projects and roles McKenzie is involved in, please visit this link: https://about.me/hughesmca/

As always, you can reach me via IG (@pouralittlebrain) or email ([email protected]) if you are interested in sharing your story, or, if you have suggestions on what topics I should cover!