College Voices
College Voices
Podcast Description
Step inside the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and discover what it's really like to be a student in the College through our official podcast. Explore the experiences of current students and receive insight from faculty and staff on how to make the most of your Penn experience. You'll get unfiltered stories about campus life, how to overcome the challenges of balancing academics and social life, and the rewards of earning a degree in the College.
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Explores student life, mentorship, community engagement, academic resources, and career pathways with episodes focusing on topics such as the student workforce at Penn, creative and art spaces, and navigating course selection. For example, episodes have covered preparing for finals, being a pre-med student, and mentoring relationships.
Step inside the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and discover what it’s really like to be a student in the College through our official podcast. Explore the experiences of current students and receive insight from faculty and staff on how to make the most of your Penn experience. You’ll get unfiltered stories about campus life, how to overcome the challenges of balancing academics and social life, and the rewards of earning a degree in the College.
In this episode of College Voices, Glynn explores the diverse maker spaces available to students across Penn’s campus where creativity and innovation come to life. Hear from Sebastian Jaramillo at Venture Labs about how students can transform their entrepreneurial dreams into reality with funding and community support, and Jessica and Ira from Penn Common Press, where students use historic printing equipment to create artistic projects. The episode also features David from the Vitale Media Lab discussing digital resources in Van Pelt, and Christine and Tex from Weigle Education Commons near Franklin Field, who share how students can access free tools and equipment for their projects. Glynn highlights how these spaces foster a culture of making and turn Penn’s spirit of innovation into vibrant communities where students can pursue their passions.
Special Thanks To:
- Glynn Boltman, Show Host & Writer
- Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
- Gwen Cohen, Show Producer
- David Toccafondi, Vitale Media Lab Manager
- Christine Kemp, Education Commons Program Coordinator of Technology and Play
- Tex Kang, Education Commons Program Coordinator of Technology and Play
- Jessica Peterson, Common Press Manager
- Ira Romero, Penn Common Press Student Worker
- Sebastian Jaramillo, Tangen Hall Director
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