Major Insight

Before College Begins / After It Shapes You

Choosing a college is rarely a solo decision. It's a shared journey of excitement and uncertainty. In this special episode, Miami alumna Carolyn Manley reflects on her college years alongside her daughter Madelyn, a high school senior navigating her own college search. Together, they explore what it means to choose a school, step into independence, and build a sense of belonging. From lifelong friendships to moments of doubt and discovery, this intergenerational conversation reveals how college not only shapes students. But also the families who support them.

Engineering Your Own Confidence

Confidence isn't something you arrive with—it's something you build along the way. In this episode, Eva Goorskey shares how she went from doubting whether she belonged in engineering to becoming a leader in Engineers Without Borders and a researcher working on an innovative, low-cost prosthetic hand. Along the way, we talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to be "smart," and why asking for help can be one of the most important skills to learn in college. Featured Majors: Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics

Learning to Love a Nonlinear Life

What happens when life feels both wide open and wildly uncertain? In college, that's often where real growth begins. In this episode, Gianna Colarich reflects on stepping away from past paths and learning how to build a new life that doesn't need to fit neatly into any box. We'll also explore the pressure to have a perfect post-grad plan, and why you don't have to have everything all mapped out. Because sometimes the most meaningful path forward isn't a straight line—it's one that leaves room for creativity, courage, and adventure. Featured Majors: Media and Communications, Theatre

Say "Yes" and See Where It Leads

In college, every "yes" opens a door. In this episode, Miami University Student Body President Daniel Martin reflects on risks taken, friendships formed, and all the opportunities that followed—from life-changing study abroad experiences and running for student government to interning on Capitol Hill. Whether you're a first-year still finding your footing or a senior starting to look ahead, this is a reminder that courage, curiosity, and a willingness to say "yes" can lead to places you never imagined. Featured Majors: Diplomacy and Global Politics, History, Spanish

Parker Prepares to Study Abroad (Part 1: The Adventure Begins)

This spring, Major Insight takes you across the Atlantic for a special mini-series that follows our first-ever campus correspondent to Miami University's Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Luxembourg. In this bonus episode, Parker Green talks about her hopes and expectations as she prepares for this life-changing journey to study abroad. Get a first look at what it's like to live and learn in a new country, as we set the stage for this European adventure!