We Are Y2Y

Join Y2Y alumni Jake Smith and Kenny White as they discuss what its like to navigate new spaces.

In this episode of the Family Group Podcast, Hannah, Tanner, and Jake sit down to discuss the strategies they use to deal with stress, and how those skills will prove useful as they enter a time of significant change in their lives. Tune in! Comment Below

In this short episode of The Family Group we figure out what to fall this thing...hint hint, we figured it out. AND we do some would you rathers.

There are over 4,000 undergraduate institutions to choose from; how does a senior in high school choose the right one? How do you find you dream school? Cam sat down with Carly and Jacob to discuss just that. Jacob recently received his acceptance into Howard University, his dream school. Carly, on the other hand, is still feeling out the college admissions process. The trio discusses pressures, challenges, and overall experiences in the search for their dream schools.

Have you ever wondered what college is really like virtually? Or why being connected to your school and community is so valuable after high school? Aidan becomes the inaugural guest host as he sits down with Cam to ask him a bit about the challenges and fun that comes along with the working while in school, commuting, and being involved in extracurricular activities. How do you plan to make the adjustments needed for life after high school?

Staying true to yourself: It’s something that our fourth guest on The College Years Podcast understands well. Aloni Hardrick is a student at the University of Akron, and graduated from Eastmoor high school in 2017. Known for her can-do attitude and positivity, Aloni has made a name for herself as a role model for her peers. In this episode, Cam sits down with her to discuss many of the issues that college students making the transition into adulthood struggle with. Everything from identity, time management and the importance of putting yourself first. While it isn’t always easy to know what you want and who you are becoming, these two explore some of the moments that have shaped this learning experience.

What does it mean to find the right fit for college? Is it the size of the campus? Is it what state or city it’s in? What there is to do on campus? Or is it how much money it costs and what scholarships you got? Each one of these factors are going through the minds of upperclassmen across the nation. While finding the right fit for the next chapter in your life is important, it’s also important to know that it is okay to be wrong the first time around.

Cam sat down with Aidan, who much like Cam, went to a school for a year and decided to transfer to Ohio State back in his hometown of Columbus. These two look at why they originally chose their first school, their reasons for leaving, and share some stories about their first-year experience along the way. From navigating obscure fire codes to creepy people in dormitory common rooms, Aidan and Cam explore the ins and outs of what went into finding the right fit for them. What factors went into your choice? Comment below!

Life after Youth to Youth has meant many things to many people. For some, it is going straight into the workforce, for others it is attending a college or university. Regardless of the path you take after graduating high school, leaving the comfort of Youth to Youth comes with its own set of challenges. Time management, extracurriculars, and beginning and maintaining new relationships are just a few of the new adjustments new graduates must make in their next phase of life.

In the first edition of the Y2Y College Years Podcast, Cam sat down with Haylee and Zarek to discuss just that. Cam is a fifth-year student at The Ohio State University, Zarek is a third-year student at Wittenberg University, and Haylee is a fourth-year student at Capital University.

These three provide differing perspectives on some of the most important topics surrounding college life. Haylee, Cam, and Zarek explore the best parts of college, look at some of the most common myths, and things that they wish they knew before stepping foot on campus. We will be taking a deeper dive into specific topics in future episodes. Keep tuning in to check those out!