The Spartan Orientation Station

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It’s another Five in Five(ish), and this time we’re talking about Safety Tips on Campus.

Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💚

It’s another Top Five in Five(ish), and this time we’re talking food.

Whether you're looking for a quick bite between classes, a late-night snack, or a nice sit-down meal, MSU and East Lansing have plenty of great options. Today, we’re counting down some of our favorite spots to grab a meal all over campus and the surrounding area. 

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It’s another Top Five in Five(ish), and this time we’re breaking down packing for your residence hall.

Packing for college can feel overwhelming, but we are here to help. In this episode, we talk through what to bring, what to leave at home and how to make your space feel comfortable without overpacking. From fans and med kits to why AC units and random sports equipment should stay behind, this episode is full of helpful tips for move-in and residence hall living.

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It’s another Top Five in Five(ish), and this time we’re talking all things careers.

Whether you already know your dream job or have absolutely no idea what you want to do after graduation, there are plenty of ways to set yourself up for success while you’re at MSU. We’re sharing a few simple tips that can make a big impact, from building your resume and gaining experience to networking and making the most of campus resources.

A little preparation now can open a lot of doors later, so tune in for some quick advice that your future self will thank you for. 💼🎧

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Starting college is exciting, but it can also bring new challenges to maintaining your health and well-being. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alexis Travis to discuss the importance of caring for your physical and mental health during your college journey. We cover campus well-being resources, strategies for managing stress, tips for building healthy habits, and ways students can stay balanced as they navigate life at Michigan State. 

For additional resources, students can visit or call: 

• The University Health & Wellbeing website: uhw.msu.edu
• CAPS Crisis Line: 517-355-8270 
• Center for Survivors: 517-353-2700

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College is full of new experiences, including learning how to manage your money. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amanda Guinot Talbot and Dr. Erica Tobe from MSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies, along with Ryan LaBarge, a financial education specialist at MSUFCU. They discuss what Go for the Green is, financial aid resources available to students, how to develop a budget and tips for managing money in college.

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It’s another Top 5 in 5-ish, and this one is for all our out-of-state Spartans figuring out life in a brand new place. We’re breaking down five things you actually need to know when moving to Michigan, from navigating health insurance and residency details to registering to vote and getting settled on campus. And yes, we’re talking about the weather, because adjusting to real Midwest seasons (hello snow, wind, and layering) is a whole experience on its own.

These are the little things that can feel confusing at first but make a big difference once you’ve got them down. Think of this as your shortcut to feeling prepared, confident, and a little more at home 💚

Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station! It’s another Top 5 in 5-ish, and this time we’re talking about academic advising, aka the key to the thing everyone’s excited about… enrolling in your classes.

If you’re not totally sure how advising works, when you’re supposed to go, or how it connects to building your schedule, we’ve got you. We’re breaking down the top five things you need to know so you can walk into your appointment prepared and leave with classes you’re actually excited about.

From your first advising meeting to getting enrolled and staying on track, this episode is your quick guide to making it all make sense.

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We’re kicking off a brand new series, Five in Five(ish), where we break down the five most important things you need to know in five to ten minutes.

This episode is all about MSU language and abbreviations, because let’s be honest, people will start throwing around things like NSO, ULA, and CAPS like you’re just supposed to get it. We’ve got you.

We’re covering the top five terms you’ll hear everywhere on campus, what they actually mean, and when you’ll use them, so you can walk into your first week at MSU already sounding like you know what’s going on. Let’s decode MSU together 🎧

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In this episode, we’re heading under the stars at the Abrams Planetarium, one of MSU’s coolest hidden gems. We’ll talk about what you can actually do there as a student, why it’s way more than just looking at stars, and how you can make it part of your campus routine, even if you’re not a science person. 🚀✨