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College is more than just classes and exams—it's a transformative journey filled with challenges and new discoveries. And while the transition may feel lonely, you're not alone! Butler University's First-Year...
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College is more than just classes and exams—it's a transformative journey filled with challenges and new discoveries. And while the transition may feel lonely, you're not alone! Butler University's First-Year Experience podcast pulls back the curtain on the first-year experience, bringing you authentic conversations with students, staff, professors, alumni, and campus experts who share honest insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you not just survive, but thrive during your first year of college.
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ButlerONE: The College First-Year Experience Podcast
ButlerONE: The College First-Year Experience Podcast
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19 AUG 2026 · Moving in with a roommate for the first time can be exciting, awkward, challenging, and a lot of fun. In this special episode of the ButlerONE First-Year Experience podcast, Nii sits down with Shannon Mulqueen, Butler’s Director of Residence Life, for a candid conversation about what it really means to live with other people. They talk about setting realistic roommate expectations, sharing space, having important conversations before problems arise, navigating conflict with curiosity, and learning to communicate when things don’t go as planned. A MUST LISTEN episode before living on campus!
3 JUN 2025 · What happens when your dream doesn’t go as planned? Nick Okoro, a recent Butler grad, walks us through his powerful journey from soccer academy standout in the UK to thriving student-athlete, mentor, and leader in the U.S. He shares what it means to redefine success, build community, and embrace transformation during the first year of college. This episode is packed with wisdom for students, families, and educators alike.
The purpose of this podcast is to reinforce that while the transition to college isn’t easy, everyone has individual struggles to navigate–despite what students may see and feel around them. Whether it be making friends, academic resilience, learning how to be alone, adjusting to a PWI, Imposter Syndrome, etc., first-year students have moments of transition each and every day. But within the transition, lies an opportunity for transformation.
2 MAY 2025 · It's not if, but WHEN, you'll struggle academically in your first-year. Chemistry professor, Dr. Stacy O'Reilly, shares how academic failure creates opportunities for students to grow in new ways.
The purpose of this podcast is to reinforce that while the transition to college isn’t easy, everyone has individual struggles to navigate–despite what students may see and feel around them. Whether it be making friends, academic resilience, learning how to be alone, adjusting to a PWI, Imposter Syndrome, etc., first-year students have moments of transition each and every day. But within the transition, lies an opportunity for transformation.
6 DEC 2024 · Learn how to transform potential conflicts into opportunities for growth, as residence life Community Director Taylor Hess shares compassionate, actionable approaches to handling roommate and friend challenges.
The purpose of this podcast is to reinforce that while the transition to college isn’t easy, everyone has individual struggles to navigate–despite what students may see and feel around them. Whether it be making friends, academic resilience, learning how to be alone, adjusting to a PWI, Imposter Syndrome, etc., first-year students have moments of transition each and every day. But within the transition, lies an opportunity for transformation.
6 DEC 2024 · Student leader Summer Adkins gets real about the gap between what she imagined college would be and what it's actually becoming—challenges, surprises, and all.
The purpose of this podcast is to reinforce that while the transition to college isn’t easy, everyone has individual struggles to navigate–despite what students may see and feel around them. Whether it be making friends, academic resilience, learning how to be alone, adjusting to a PWI, Imposter Syndrome, etc., first-year students have moments of transition each and every day. But within the transition, lies an opportunity for transformation.
29 JUN 2023 · Leah has wasted no time making a significant impact on the student culture at Butler. She shares her story and offers great insight into embracing all that the first year has to offer.
29 JUN 2023 · Everyone talks about “advocating for yourself,” but what does that really mean? Community Director of ResCo Hall, Kaylin Zocharski, shares why speaking up for her needs and using her resources changed her college experience.
29 JUN 2023 · Hear from Makeda Lands, one of the most interesting people on campus, on her unique academic journey that includes dropping out, pursuing acting, and the importance of using your academic advisor.
29 JUN 2023 · Library Administrative Supervisor Brandon Signorino vulnerability shares his powerful story of resilience during his time as a Butler student. It's a must-listen for all students, but especially helpful for first-generation students. Also, he’s in a band, so that’s pretty cool.
29 JUN 2023 · Blake is a dynamic student leader on campus and we get the chance to have a fantastic conversation with him about how his first semester forced him to process unresolved issues in his life and how he was able to thrive after a rough start.
College is more than just classes and exams—it's a transformative journey filled with challenges and new discoveries. And while the transition may feel lonely, you're not alone! Butler University's First-Year...
show more
College is more than just classes and exams—it's a transformative journey filled with challenges and new discoveries. And while the transition may feel lonely, you're not alone! Butler University's First-Year Experience podcast pulls back the curtain on the first-year experience, bringing you authentic conversations with students, staff, professors, alumni, and campus experts who share honest insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you not just survive, but thrive during your first year of college.
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