This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay break down the myth that professors only exist in the classroom with “Wait… Professors Don’t Live on Campus?” We sit down with four Worcester State faculty members, Dr. Lisa Wark (Business & Econ), Dr. Jeremy Andreatta (Chemistry), Dr. Charlotte Haller (History & Political Science), and Dr. Christina Santana (English), to uncover their hobbies, hidden talents, comfort foods, and advice for first-year students. From wine collecting to quilt-making, knitting to blackjack dealing, you’ll hear how our faculty are real people who care about your success.

We also feature the library, along with Executive Director Matt Bejune, in this week’s Campus Connection, highlighting how research support, study spaces, and digital resources can help you thrive.

Plus, we answer your “Question of the Week” on how to connect with faculty if you’re shy, and we wrap with not one but two Fearless Tips—don’t wait for a problem to connect, and be curious, not perfect.

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Production by Brendon Bailey