The Go Higher Podcast

The Go Higher Podcast

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  • Being Broke and Changing times

    This episode has been provided by the Wayne State University HIGH Program. College can be difficult, but for some students financial issues can make things impossible. The HIGH Program at Wayne State University provides critical funds to students who are having major issues with basic needs like tuition, books, housing, and food. Just a few hundred dollars at the right time can save a student from dropping out of school or being homeless. Students should not have to decide between basic life necessities and finishing their education. The HIGH program has connected hundreds of students with these basic needs and provided a light at the end of the tunnel for what amounts to the most difficult period of their young lives. If you would like to help, donations of any amount are welcome and you can find all of our information at highprogram.wayne.edu.

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    15 min
  • Cheap Meals on a College Budget

    Today’s recipe is: Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This recipe comes from the combination of a few different recipes online. For this recipe your main ingredients will be:
    • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts – if you don’t eat meat you can replace this with a meat substitute of your choosing or forego a meat replacement altogether.
    • 1 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed
    • 1 cup of frozen corn
    • 2 bell peppers, with seeds removed and diced
    • 1 white or yellow onion, diced
    • 1 15 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes
    • ¼ cup of freshly chopped cilantro (this can be optional)
    • 3 cloves of minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon of cumin
    • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon of salt
    • 2 cups of chicken broth, or vegetable broth if you don’t eat meat
    • 1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
    • Finally, some optional toppings: sliced avocado, lime wedges, sour cream and shredded cheese
    Take all of your ingredients and dump them into your crockpot. Make sure to leave out the tortilla strips, olive oil and toppings, we’re saving those for later! Cover the crockpot with a lid and have it simmer on low for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked, then shred the chicken with a fork. Add your choice of shredded cheese and cover it back up for a few minutes in order to melt. While this is happening, take a large skillet and heat your olive oil over medium heat. After cutting the tortilla into strips, place them into the oil and fry until they are golden brown, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes. Place the strips on paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Finally, top off your soup with sliced avocado, lime juice, or sour cream as desired.
    You are now ready to serve your easy crockpot meal, made mostly from canned ingredients and cheap produce. This recipe yields 5 to 6 servings and can last 4 to 5 days in the fridge. If you want to make the soup to last, you can freeze it and it will last up to two months. Let us know how your chicken tortilla soup turned out!

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    7 min
  • Reality of Youth Homelessness

    The reality of youth homelessness. Sensitive subject yes, but important and needs to be addressed.

    Listen and Donate at highprogam.wayne.edu to help out students or refer someone you know.

    8 min

About The Go Higher Podcast

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The Go Higher Podcast is a weekly podcast that informs people about the Wayne State University High Program. Hosted by High Program interns, the Go Higher Podcast discusses a variety of topics that range from tuition, financial aid, housing, transportation, school supplies, clothing, child care assistance and other issues related to student homelessness.