SpringPath: The Podcast

Host Mike Cardinal interviews two Admissions Counselors from Lincoln Technical Institute: Loren Bienkowski and Nicole Givens. There are a series of questions covering the difference between career driven classes vs. a four year university. Both guests share more details around the support provided to submit an application, apply for financial aid and select the right programs. Many don't realize technical institutes are held to higher level standards when providing shorter 30-40 week courses. Lincoln Tech invests heavily in supporting students in the program selection process, the graduation process and the job placement process. Learn about new campus launches and upgrades to labs and hands-on training environments

SpringPath Host Mike Cardinal interviews SCSU Guest and Director of 1st Year Admissions Nilvio Perez. We cover topics related to Campus Life, Culture and What to Expect as a new student on campus. Nilvio talks about New Additions to programs: Health & Human Services, School of Business, Arts & Sciences and Education. Then we wrap up with student support resources, graduation rates and job placement. Please reach out to SCSU and Nilvio Perez for any additional questions: [email protected]. 

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Gordon College's Sara Peck and Deborah Sullivan. Gordon College is a "four seasons" Christian College focused on helping students reach their goals. As a very outdoorsy campus, this is the perfect place for students who like to hike and swim while they complete their studies. You can create your own major at this school and overall, the academics are very individualized. For more information please contact [email protected] or go to Springpath.net to see if Gordon College is a match for you.

Mike Cardinal interviews the Dean of Health and Human services at SCSU, Sandra Bulmer. She discusses the strides that SCSU has made for not only the physical campus but also the students and the services that help students. They have a strong focus on hands-on learning and will give you a lot of experiences that most Health and Human Service programs won't. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or go to Springpath.net to see if SCSU is a match for you!

Mike Cardinal interviews Liberty Hsiung and Karla Reigosa from École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL Hospitality Business School). This School is an international school as it is located in Switzerland, but there isn't a huge language barrier because it's a very international campus. There are a lot of unique things about this campus from their own Michelin Star restaurant, to their dress code, to the strong sense of hands-on learning around campus. They discuss how a hospitality degree is very versatile so you can go into almost any industry with what you learn at this school. As one of the top Hospitality Schools worldwide, you are sure to get a 5-star education at EHL. For more questions, please contact [email protected] or go to ehl.edu and thanks for listening!

Mike Cardinal Interviews our special guest from UConn Admissions, Jomaira Rincon. She talks about the benefits of attending the University of Connecticut such as the campus, athletics, academic support and opportunities for internships or getting involved. They also have a big culture of volunteering and community outreach. If you have any questions or want to reach out, please visit uconn.edu or email [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Mike Cardinal Interviews Lily Nardozzi who gives us the inside scoop to all things Etown College. Make sure to schedule a tour of their amazing campus on one of Elizabethtown's famous "chocolate days". Lily discusses programs that make Etown great and how easy it is to get into studying abroad with their college. For more information or any questions you may have, please email Lily at [email protected] or go to etown.edu. Thanks for listening!

Mike Cardinal interviews Carli Colavolpe for our second Albertus Magnus episode. She explains what makes the school so great including things like location, programs, job placement and scholarships. She also highlights new opportunities coming to Albertus Magnus such as a nursing Co-Op and a brand new Womens Ice Hockey team. If you have any questions for Carli, you may contact her at [email protected]. Thanks for watching!

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Todd St Vrain, Regional Manager, North America for the University of Melbourne. Located in the city of Melbourne, Australia, the school offers a picturesque “Ivy League” campus setting with proximity to the city of Melbourne and all its amenities. Todd shares his concept of “Affordable access to excellence” positioning the University of Melbourne as a top 25 choice globally. We cover the schools “Exchange Program” allowing students to spend a semester with multiple Ivy League schools in the US and other schools globally. For more information reach out to Todd with additional questions: [email protected]

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Adam Jaquish, Assistant Director for Admissions at Clarkson University. Set in upstate New York, the Clarkson campus is only 1 hour from Ottawa and 1.5 hours from Montreal. Adam shares the uniqueness of campus life with skylight tunnels connecting each of the academic buildings and how 100% of all students receive professional experience prior to graduation. 80% of faculty are active in research, providing opportunities for students to work side by side in labs with professors in their first year. Adam shares information on its school of business international studies programs as well as its programs with other nearby college campuses. For more information reach out to Adam: [email protected]