The Student Manager

Hiring Manager #9 - Eric Engelbert from OC Real Estate

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 strategies and recommendations are a must listen to for any college student seeking an internship or employment.  Eric also shares how he ended up in Bloomington, Indiana and enjoyed his Hoosier experience.

#117 - Mater Dei ’21 Bella LeSage, Northwestern University

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 Big 10 university in Evanston, Illinois a college you are considering?  LeSage tells what she likes and dislikes.  This is an episode you don't want to miss.

#116 - Foothill High ’21 Lauren Bays, University of Washington

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.  Bays talks about her experience the past two years on this beautiful campus.  Unlike previous UW episodes, we focus on the life of a Husky student-athlete.  Is U-Dub a school you are considering?  Bays tells all...what she likes and dislikes.  What is she going to do after graduation?  This is an episode you don't want to miss.

#114 - Newport Harbor ’21 Eliana Gottlieb, Oregon State University

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 women's softball and return to Omaha for the Women's College World Series?   Gottlieb talks about her experience the first few years in Corvallis.  Is this Pac-12 university in Corvallis, Oregon a college you are considering?  Gottlieb tells what she likes and dislikes.  This is an episode you don't want to miss.

#115 - Newport Harbor High School ’21 - Kai Matsunami, University of Utah

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 the outdoors you want to listen and find out what activities keep you busy when you aren't in class.  What is the social life and bar scene like for a non-greek student?  How are game days?  Is Utah a college town environment?  You don't want to miss finding out how to get in-state tuition when you aren't from Utah.  Also, what is W.U.E (Western Undergraduate Exchange)?

#113 - Mater Dei ’19 Kristina Pepek shares life as a student-athlete at UCSB

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 level.  Also, Kristina shares how she rushed a sorority, but it wasn't for her and she dropped out.  Is UCSB a school you are considering?  Pepek tells all...what she likes and dislikes.  What is she going to do after graduation?  This is an episode you don't want to miss.

#112 - Will BYU’s Kody Epps lead the Cougars to victory over Notre Dame in Las Vegas this weekend?

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 what he learned from legendary high school football coach Bruce Rollinson, as well as, what it was like catching passes in high school from last year's Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young.  Epps talks about what it's like to be a student-athlete and his goal after college.  This is a must listen too if you are student-athlete and looking to play at the next level.   This is an episode you don't want to miss.  

#111 - ”Miracle on the Mountain: Part 2” - Appalachian State Play-By-Play Announcer Adam Witten

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 former Mountaineer graduate Adam Witten revisit his play-by-play call of "Miracle on the Mountain: Part II".  Appalachian State beat Troy State 32-28 on September 17th, 2022 as quarterback Chase Brice heaved up a Hail Mary on 4th and 10th.  Christian Horn took it in for the walkoff touchdown.

Also, in this episode and more importantly, Adam Witten shares his experience and thoughts on why high school students and parents from out-of-state should consider this university.  This former Floridian talks about how he left Florida to attend college in Boone, North Carolina.  He shares experiences from his college days to present where he is the voice of the Mountaineers, as well as, Vice President Broadcast Operations at Learfield Communications.

 

 

Why you should apply to The Ohio State University? C-Bus didn’t disappoint!

@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 visited C-Bus over the weekend and watched #3 Buckeyes dismantle the Badgers on a "Blackout" Saturday night in The Horseshoe.  The energy, vibe and atmosphere for 48 hours was unreal!  The campus is one of the biggest I've walked on and the GameDay experience was amazing!  

Download and listen to why you should apply to Ohio State University where the acceptance rate is 68%.  

Hiring Manager #8 - Lauren Griffen, University of Texas Alum

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 in global cybersecurity, and continues to live in Austin.  In this mini-episode, she gives great advice and shares what she did in college and how she lined up her first job before graduating college.