The Student Manager

#124, November 1st application deadline

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 genuine and reflects you?  Who's proofreading it?  How are you answering the prompt question and does is separate you?  Do you know about WUE and FAFSA and the deadline dates?  You don't want to miss this fast, furious episode that includes college football takes on a few programs!

#122, Mater Dei ’22 Jordyn Schilling, High Point University

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 listen to Schilling share her story from Morgantown to High Point.  Schilling, a volleyball student-athlete, transferred from University of West Virginia to High Point University during the middle of her first year.  Schilling talks about her experience the past year on both campuses and why she loves her new environment at High Point University.  Is High Point a school you are considering?  Schilling tells all...what she likes and dislikes.  What is she going to do after graduation?  If you are a student-athlete going through the interviewing process, this is an episode you don't want to miss.  If you are a student who wants a small university in a small town, this is an episode you don't want to miss.  High Point University's philosophy is a premiere life skills university!  It's on the rise and up and coming...this is a MUST LISTEN!

#121, Abroad in London, Clare Archer, University of Wisconsin

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 listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel.  Download and listen to where to go eat, hang out and take your parents in London!

#120, Abroad in Milan - Rahman Almousalli, University of Wisconsin

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 listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel.  Download and listen to where to go eat, hang out and take your parents in Madrid!

#119, Abroad in Barcelona - Maggie Keiper and Fran Diaz, University of Wisconsin

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 throughout Europe.  This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel.  Download and listen to where to go eat, hang out and take your parents in Barcelona!

#118, Abroad in Florence - Brendan Carley, University of Colorado

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 rising senior at CU talks about his first three years in Boulder and what it's like to be at a student at the University of Colorado.  This is a must listen if you are a student planning to go abroad or a parent who wants to get more intel.  Download and listen to what it's like to be a Buffalo before going abroad to Florence, Italy.

Hiring Manager #13 - Haley Bain, University of South Carolina Alum

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 internship, as well as, the first job.  She will tell you what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process.  You will definitely want to listen to our role play and how she answers behavioral based questions and communicate her elevator pitch.

Hiring Manager #11 - Jake Briones, Whitworth College Class of ’22

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 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to his current position with the Anaheim Ducks.

Jake shares recommendations and advice on how to be persistent and not give up on finding an internship, as well as, the first job.  He will tell you what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process.  You will definitely want to listen to our role play and how they answer behavioral based questions and communicate his elevator pitch.

Hiring Manager #12 - Anthony DeBono, Arizona State University Alum

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 as, the first job.  He will tell you what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process.  You will definitely want to listen to our role play and how he answers behavioral based questions and communicate her elevator pitch.

Hiring Manager #10 - Northeastern University Alum ’21...Jack Meier and Alaina Muchnick

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 Class of '21 graduates discuss the impact and value of Northeastern's nationally ranked co-op program.

Jack and Alaina share recommendations and advice on how to leverage a co-op program to secure an internship.  They also will tell you what to do and what not to do during the interviewing and hiring process.  You will definitely want to listen to our role play and how they answer behavioral based questions and communicate their elevator pitch.