Michael’s personality, talent and content delivers the #1 College Search and Admission podcast with guests sharing raw, real stories and experiences that help high school students and parents with the process that will educate them as they make choices about pursuing post-secondary education. Michael Fong, the founder and host, is a former Division I college basketball student manager communicating knowledge, information and real life experiences with a variety of guests. The goal and object ...
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#133 - College Admission Tips and Advice, John Durante, College Admissions Process Podcast Host
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How do college admission counselors make their decisions? Download and listen to Syossex Principal, John Durante. He has been the principal of this Long Island High School for 14 years and hosts the College Admission Process podcast. He has over 185 episodes with college admissions counselors. He shares his insights and tips on what they look for, …
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#132 -College tips and advice on FAFSA and more with KC360 owner, Kristi Steele.
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Download and listen to Kristi Steele, Owner at KC360. She assists families through the collegiate admission process. On this episode Steele communicates the new FAFSA filing. Also, she discusses the application process, essays, SAT/ACT testing, financial aid and scholarships. This is a must listen if you want to hear tips and advice from a college …
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#131 - Newport Harbor HS '22, Tyler Cornuke, Tennessee Vols
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Download and listen to sophomore Vol Tyler Cornuke share his experience at the University of Tennessee. The '22 Newport Harbor alum tells "ALL" - what he likes and what he dislikes about Knoxville, Tennessee. This is a must listen, if you are considering attending college in SEC country. Tyler talks about classes, dorm life, fraternity rush, night …
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#130 - Newport Harbor HS '21, Grace O'Brien, Georgetown University
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Download and listen to junior Hoya Grace O'Brien share her experience at Georgetown University. The '21 Newport Harbor alum tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Washington, D.C. This is a must listen, if you are considering attending college on the east coast. Grace talks about classes, dorm life, sorority rush, clubs on campus,…
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#129, Assumption HS ’20, Madilyn O’Toole, James Madison University
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It's the Final Four for NCAA women's volleyball. The Dukes didn't advance, however, senior libero Madilyn O'Toole takes time to discuss her experience at James Madison University women's volleyball team. Find out why the Assumption Rocket alum decided on JMU in Northern Virginia. O'Toole discusses what she likes and what she doesn't like about the …
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#128, Annie O’Brien NHHS ’22 predicts Michigan will win the National Championship!
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Will the Wolverines win the football National Championship? Download and listen to Newport Harbor '22 alum Annie O'Brien. She shares her first year in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well as, gives her prediction on who will win it all in college football! The first Wolverine to join the podcast, O'Brien has a great time telling "ALL" - what she likes and …
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#127, Mater Dei ’22 Vann Pronger and Jenny Cullen, University of Wisconsin
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Download and listen to Mater Dei '22 alum Vann Pronger and Jenny Cullen share their first year in Madison, Wisconsin! We've had numerous Badgers on and it's good to get a refresher. The Monarch alum have a great time telling "ALL" - what they like and what they dislike about MADtown and the university. Is there really a bad thing to say about Wisco…
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#126, Mater Dei ’22 Emily Macias, College of Charleston
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Download and listen to Mater Dei '22 Emily Macias share her first year in Charleston, South Carolina! She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about the South. This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in the South. Emily talks about classes, dorm life, sorority rush, night life and the social scene. Where doe…
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#123, A NHHS parent’s perspective, ”What it’s like to have two Cal Poly Mustang students?” (Part I)
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Download and listen to Newport Harbor High School parent Bridgit Gaffney. The mother of three discusses the college search and admission process with two of her college students. Bridgit has two Cal Poly Mustangs and communicates what she did and what she would do differently. She also discusses how her two college kids, Mikey and Stella, are very …
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#125, Former Guest and College Counselor Mark Stucker joins on November 1st
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November 1st is Priority Deadline for college admissions. Former guest from Ep. #69 joins again! This is a definite download and must listen too. Have you submitted your applications by the priority deadline? If not, it's not too late. Stucker communicates amazing information on the college search and admission process. He emphasizes continue to re…
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#124, November 1st application deadline
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One week away from the November 1st application deadline for early decision and early action candidates. Question to senior students and parents...have you visited college campuses in September and October? If so, are you taking full advantage of your visit and meeting with the right people and asking the right questions? Is your college essay genu…
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#122, Mater Dei ’22 Jordyn Schilling, High Point University
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Why Mater Dei '22 Jordyn Schilling loves the country club life as a student-athlete at the University of High Point? If you have never heard of HPU, this is an episode you want to listen too. If she had to do it all over again, what she would do differently in the recruiting process and what advice she gives to students and parents? Download and li…
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#121, Abroad in London, Clare Archer, University of Wisconsin
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Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to London, England. University of Wisconsin '24 Clare Archer shares her London experience abroad. She discusses how she selected London and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Badger '24 senior also highlights her favorite trips throughout Europe. This is a must …
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#120, Abroad in Milan - Rahman Almousalli, University of Wisconsin
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Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Milan, Italy. University of Wisconsin '24 Rahman Almousalli shares his Milan experience abroad. He discusses how he selected Madrid and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Badger '24 senior also highlights his favorite trips throughout Europe. This is a must l…
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#119, Abroad in Barcelona - Maggie Keiper and Fran Diaz, University of Wisconsin
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Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Barcelona, Spain. University of Wisconsin '24 Maggie Keiper and Fran Diaz share their Barcelona experience abroad. The two discuss how they selected Barcelona and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Badger '24 seniors also highlight their favorite trips throug…
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#118, Abroad in Florence - Brendan Carley, University of Colorado
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Everything a student and parents needs to know when traveling abroad to Florence, Italy. University of Colorado '24 Brendan Carley shares his experience abroad. He discusses how he choose Florence and what the academic schedule and classes were like. The Newport Harbor High School '20 also highlights his favorite trips throughout Europe. This risin…
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Hiring Manager #13 - Haley Bain, University of South Carolina Alum
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Do you know how to interview for an internship or your first job after graduation? You don't want to miss Haley Bain discuss how the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina prepared her for life after graduation. This Aspen, Colorado resident shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an in…
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Hiring Manager #11 - Jake Briones, Whitworth College Class of ’22
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The college academic year is almost done which means it's time to interview for internships or potentially your first career job after college graduation. You don't want to miss Jake Briones discuss how Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington prepared them for life after graduation. The Class of '22 graduate discusses his internship with the Ranch…
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Hiring Manager #12 - Anthony DeBono, Arizona State University Alum
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Do you know how to interview for an internship or your first job after graduation? You don't want to miss Anthony DeBono discuss how Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona prepared him for life after graduation. This former Mater Dei alum shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an internship, as well…
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Hiring Manager #10 - Northeastern University Alum ’21...Jack Meier and Alaina Muchnick
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The college academic year is almost done which means it's time to interview for internships or potentially your first career job after college graduation. You don't want to miss former guest of The Student Manager Jack Meier (Ep. 21) and his girlfriend Alaina Muchnick discuss how Northeastern University prepared them for life after graduation. The …
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Hiring Manager #9 - Eric Engelbert from OC Real Estate
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Download and listen to Eric Engelbert from Orange Country Real Estate. This entrepreneur graduated from Indiana University before relocating to Newport Beach. His background in finance attracts buyers, sellers and investors. Today, he shares ideas and tips for a college student or recent graduate on how to have a plan and work the plan. His strateg…
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#117 - Mater Dei ’21 Bella LeSage, Northwestern University
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From a D1 student-athlete to normal college student. Download and listen to Mater Dei HS '21 Bella LeSage share her story to this prestigious academic Big 10 university and what is was like to be a student-athlete at Northwestern before an injury ended her volleyball career. LeSage talks about her experience the first few years in Evanston. Is this…
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#116 - Foothill High ’21 Lauren Bays, University of Washington
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If you had to do it all over again, what do you do differently in the recruiting process and what advice do you give to students and parents? Download and listen to Foothill High School '21 Lauren Bays share what it's like to be a student-athlete at the University of Washington. The sophomore Husky is considered one of the top Liberos in the nation…
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#114 - Newport Harbor ’21 Eliana Gottlieb, Oregon State University
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What goes through the mind of an athlete being recruited out of high school? What's the process? Does travel ball lead to a scholarship? Download and listen to Newport Harbor HS '21 Eliana Gottlieb share her story to the Pacific NW and what it's like to be a student-athlete at Oregon State University. Will the Beavers win the Pac-12 Conference in w…
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#115 - Newport Harbor High School ’21 - Kai Matsunami, University of Utah
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Is Utah football making this university a popular destination outside the state of Utah? We travel to the '23 Rose Bowl game in Pasadena with Kai Matsunami as his Utes make their 2nd consecutive appearance in the Rose Bowl. Kai shares his experience and discusses what he likes and what he dislikes about the campus and Salt Lake City. If you enjoy t…
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#113 - Mater Dei ’19 Kristina Pepek shares life as a student-athlete at UCSB
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Will the Guachos win the Big West Conference for Women's Volleyball? Download and listen to Mater Dei '19 Kristina Pepek share what it's like to be a student-athlete at UCSB. The senior Gaucho talks about her experience the past four years on this beautiful campus. She talks about how the Mater Dei volleyball program prepared her for the collegiate…
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#112 - Will BYU’s Kody Epps lead the Cougars to victory over Notre Dame in Las Vegas this weekend?
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Download and listen to #16 BYU's current leading reception leader for this season Kody Epps. This Mater Dei '20 alum shares real, raw stories and experiences from Provo, Utah. He tells what he likes and dislikes about BYU. He discusses what it's like being from Southern California and how he has fit in this faith based college in Utah. He shares wh…
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#111 - ”Miracle on the Mountain: Part 2” - Appalachian State Play-By-Play Announcer Adam Witten
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Do you know where Appalachian State is? Have you heard of the Mountaineers? This Sun Belt Conference college previously known for one of college football's greatest upsets with a 34-32 victory over Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2002. The Mountaineers blocked a game-winning field goal attempt from Michigan at the end of regulation. Download and listen to…
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Why you should apply to The Ohio State University? C-Bus didn’t disappoint!
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@fongernews is rolling out The Monday Morning Manager! The episodes are short (less than 10 minutes) and highlight a college that played on Saturday, but more importantly that I have visited and can give you some insight to help during the college search and admission process. The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio. My son and I vis…
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Hiring Manager #8 - Lauren Griffen, University of Texas Alum
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Former Student Manager #93 guest and University of Texas Alum Lauren Griffen joins this week's mini-episode of the Hiring Manager podcast. This recent Longhorn alum is a go-getter and discusses how her internship experiences during college helped secure her first sales position following graduation. Lauren is a sales rep for CrowdStrike, a leader i…
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#110 - Real, raw stories and experiences from Oxford, Mississippi
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Download and listen to Mater Dei '21 Julia Noya share her first year as a Ole Miss Rebel! She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Ole Miss (University of Mississippi). This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in the South. Julia talks about sorority rush, game day and the social scene. Is Ole Miss easy…
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Hiring Manager #7 - John Todd Part II, SVP Asure Software
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Back by popular demand...my good friend, John Todd, joins The Hiring Manager Mini-Episode #7. "JT" is a successful leader with over 30 years of sales and leadership experience. John started his sales career in the payroll industry with myself and has continued to thrive in this industry. He was successful as the Western Region VP Sales with Benefit…
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#109 -Real, raw college stories and experiences from Ft. Worth, Texas
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Download and listen to Mater Dei '20 Nicole Kinkaid share her first two years as a Horned Frog! She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about TCU (Texas Christian University). This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in Texas. Nicole talks about sorority rush, game day and the social scene. Why does TCU get …
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Hiring Manager #6 - Jackie and Jared Westland, Husky and Trojan alums
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Jackie Westland UW '14 and Jared Westland USC '14 discuss what they did in college to prepare them for internships and jobs during and after college. This young Costa Mesa couple give insights to what is important in a career search such as follow-up and the personal touch. They both share the #1 recommendation to any college student is to network.…
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#107 - Real, raw stories and experiences from a first- class cadet in Colorado Springs
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First-Class cadet and rising senior at Air Force Academy, Sophia Chiaramonte, shares her experience through her first three years in Colorado Springs. She talks about her high school academics and if not for track and field, she wouldn't have been admitted into USAFA. Sophia discusses her struggles and challenges during her first few years, includi…
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#106 - Real, raw stories and experiences from Bloomington, Indiana
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Download and listen to Newport Harbor '21 Ava Matsunami share her freshman experience from Bloomington, Indiana. She tells "ALL" - - what she likes and what she dislikes about Indiana University. This is a must listen too if you are considering this B1G university. Ava talks about the challenges of her first semester and how she persevered through …
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Hiring Manager #5 - Miguel DeJesus Part II, my mentor for former leader
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Back by popular demand, we are running it back with Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) who is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant. Miguel is highly accomplished, results-oriented C-Level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth oriented companie…
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Hiring Manager #4 - Brittany Welsh, University of Southern California Alum
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Download and listen to how Brittany Welsh USC '19 graduated and found her first sales position out of college after a two year stint playing professional volleyball while earning her Masters at the same time. It wasn't easy! This student-athlete graduated with a communications degree before heading abroad to Durham University in England. Brittany t…
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Hiring Manager #3 - Liz Williams, SVP Paylocity
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Download and listen to one of the best in the industry, Liz Williams, of Paylocity. This successful sales leader has over 25 years of experience in sales and leadership. Currently, she is the Regional Vice President of Sales in the Pacific Northwest for Paylocity. I've known Liz since the start of our payroll sales career in the 90s. She is known f…
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Hiring Manager #2 - John Todd Part I, SVP Asure Software
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My good friend, John Todd, joins The Hiring Manager Mini-Episode #2. "JT" is a successful leader with over 30 years of sales and leadership experience. John started his sales career in the payroll industry with myself and has continued to thrive in this industry. He was successful as the Western Region VP Sales with BenefitMall and Advantage Payrol…
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#105 - ’22 Mater Dei Lauren Haney and Jenny Cullen - Future Badgers...why and how?
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Download and listen to how two students and their families leveraged the May 1st College Deadline the right way. They didn't panic and feel pressure to select a college early on in the process. Class of '22 Mater Dei Seniors Lauren Haney and Jenny Cullen are joined with their parents to discuss how visiting colleges the last 60 days help make them …
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#104 -Big 10 Tournament Champion Student Managers from Iowa’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams
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Download and listen to University of Iowa's senior students Luke Slavens and Bri Mensen. Both of these students also served at basketball student managers for the Iowa men's and women's basketball teams. This past March both teams won the Big 10 Tournament Championship during the same year for the 2nd time ever. Find out what they like and what the…
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Hiring Manager #1 - Miguel DeJesus Part 1, My mentor and former leader
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The inaugural mini-episode of The Hiring Manager is OUT! My mentor who approved the hiring of @fongernews out of college in 1993 and then who hired me under his leadership in 2000 is the first guest. Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant. Miguel is highly accomplished, results-…
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#103 - My #1 Fan and Listener ”Mommy May”
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Originally going "solo" on today's episode, however, impromptu I have my #1 fan and listener join as I give my take on the upcoming May 1st College Deadline. We revisit the college road trips we took in high school as I went through the search and admission process. Also, you don't want to miss Mommy May helping me make a big announcement! Yes, com…
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#102 - Why the ”U” as in the University of Minnesota?
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Download and listen former student manager from the University of Minnesota, Nick Pederson, who is now the graduate assistant for the men's basketball team. Nick shares his experience how he didn't get into his dream college, University of Minnesota, after high school. His story on perseverance and never giving up on his dream school is a must list…
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#101 - March Madness Episode - Life as a Oregon Duck women’s basketball student-manager
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Download and listen to three student managers from the University of Oregon women's basketball team. Mater Dei alum '20 Anna Bradley joins our March Madness episode with her fellow senior manager Josie Williamson and sophomore manager Dawson Prickel. How did Anna adjust to life in the Pacific Northwest versus the other two who are from Oregon. The …
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#100 - March Madness Episode - Life as a Buckeye and The Road to Law School!
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Download and listen to Ohio State men's basketball senior student-manager, Michael Adamo, share his experience and stories at Ohio State. Michael is the 3rd guest from this amazing campus and shares how he has balanced academics, social life and being part of a B1G 10 basketball team. Also, Michael discusses his future and "The Road to Law School".…
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#99 - March Madness Episode - Will University of Houston make another Final Four run?
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Download and listen to former men's basketball student-manager, Ben Drewall, share his experience and stories at the University of Houston. This university has been ranked among the best in the United States in a number of categories, including "Top Public Schools" and "Best Value Schools." Ben was home schooled in Austin, Texas where he played for…
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#98 - March Madness Episode - Marquette University’s Student Manager, Ryan McMullen
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March Madness is upon us and it's time for The Student Manager Series! Kicking off my favorite time of the year is sophomore Ryan McMullen who is currently one of the student managers at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Download and listen to how this East Coast kid knew exactly what he wanted out of high school and how's he balancing …
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#97 - How Covid has had an impact with mental health and students?
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Students and parents do NOT want to miss this episode! Covid has been around for two years and has had impact with high school and college students and their mental health. Our guest Dr. Melinda Macht-Greenberg has been an educational consultant and clinical psychologist for over 22 years in Massachusetts. She also is a field placement coordinator …
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