SpringPath: The Podcast

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Nilvio Perez, Director of First Year Admissions for Southern Connecticut State University. Nilvio shares his viewpoint of how successful students “Build their Network” and how SCSU’s campus and location in the college city of New Haven, CT is the perfect place to do it. Combining social benefits with professional opportunity, we discuss historical sites like Toad’s Place for music and the birthplace of the hamburger, as meet ups for clubs and internships. Nilvio also shares SCSU’s unique approach for students to “Explore” their first year and we touch on an active cognizance for Social Justice. Reach out to Nilvio with additional questions: [email protected]

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Alexandra Bernardo, Admissions Counselor for UMass Boston. Alexandra breaks down the differences between the 4 UMass Schools and shares the uniqueness of UMass Boston. We talk about the 120-acre campus on the Columbia Point Peninsula providing the best of both worlds, ruralness of the campus with Boston “city life” right next door. UMass Boston is known for its diversity being #1 in New England and #3 Nationwide which provides 100s of clubs and organizations to join when you get there. Aligning to your career is important and Alexandra hints at departmental changes which merge academic advisement with career services to fast track your success. Reach out to Alexandra with questions: [email protected]

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Josh Hurlock from CHESLA, Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority. Josh gives the unique approach CHESLA takes to helping students (and parents) pay for their education. This episode covers the strategic approach to searching for free money through scholarships and grants, then focusing on student loans to cover the balance. We uncover how to pay for school, but more importantly how to keep compounded fees down while building up a solid credit score to use when you graduate.

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Exree Hipp, Assistant Director of Admissions for Virginia Tech. Exree echoes V-Tech’s culture and motto “That I May Serve” sharing stories of contributions and student efforts giving back to “Relay for Life” and “The Big Event”. V-Tech known on a national scale for its success with Football, Basketball and Baseball programs (as fans literally set off the earthquake Richter scale), Exree shares the underlying fabric connecting all V-Tech students to a successful and bright future through their alumni network. Reach out to Exree with questions: [email protected]

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Jim Bologa CEO & President of Porter and Chester Institute. Jim shares key insights and benefits to starting out with a technical certification. How selecting a shorter 30–50-week program is cost effective and gets you working in the field much faster than a 4 year school. We cover the benefits of how “real-life” experience can help guide or change your career path and you can always come back for next-level education as you grow.

In this episode of SpringPath The Podcast Host Mike Cardinal interviews a Nursing Professional Ola, who graduated from Central Connecticut State University’s Nursing School Program. Ola talks about her path from high school through the nursing program at CCSU and her work-life balance as a full-time nurse today. Ola shares her passion and dedication to her profession with real life stories, which can help you decide if becoming a nurse is the right path for you.

In this episode host Mike Cardinal interviews a finance professional and graduate of Central Connecticut State University’s Finance Program Mike Griz. Mike shares his story on why he selected CCSU and the multiple options for job placement a finance degree offers. Mike also touches on the amazing internships and programs CCSU provided to help land his first job. Mike shares an interesting perspective on how he now hires graduates coming out of a program like CCSU’s School of Business what he considers “successful traits” in a recent graduate.

SpringPath Host Mike Cardinal interviews Chair of the Nursing Program at Central Connecticut State University Dr. Catherine Thomas. Learn what it takes to get accepted into the Nursing program, why the program is unique and how Catherine and her team help you with amazing job placement when you graduate.

We talk with Dr. Lisa Frank, Finance Chair from the School of Business: Finance department.  Lisa's guidance grants experience and opportunity to multiple career path's upon graduating with a degree in Finance.   

We interview Alick Letang with CCSU admissions team.  His happiness shines through as he shows love for his job and hopes all students find their happiness as first year students at CCSU.  His door is always open!