Bryan Stewart, President of Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, joins us for an in-depth conversation about the future of education, the evolving student experience, and how MDC is adapting to meet the needs of today’s world. From the rise of AI and career-focused programs to internships and real advice for students, Brian shares what it really takes to lead one of the most diverse colleges in the country.We also dive into MDC nostalgia, street smarts vs. school smarts, and what’s next for Miami’s biggest institution of higher learning. Whether you’re a current student, alum, or future applicant—this is the MDC episode you don’t want to miss.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:43 About Bryan7:04 Tips for Interviews8:53 Do We Use Algebra in Real Life?9:59 Nostalgia of MDC13:18 I AM MDC Day 15:43 Bachelor’s Programs at MDC17:52 The Career Closet 19:50 Connecting with Students21:05 Being a Teacher22:30 Advice for Students for the Current Age of Education23:50 Use of AI for Students25:13 AI and Job Market26:25 Internship Program28:09 Training FIFA Officials at MDC29:47 New Buildings and Programs Coming to MDC33:43 MDC Sports Teams35:20 Food on Campus, Texas, and Miami40:06 Merch41:24 College Experience at MDC45:00 Street Smart vs School Smart47:22 Business Program49:15 Texas vs Miami51:19 Biggest Challenge as President53:52 Newsletter and Podcast54:56 Alumni Event56:23 Top 3 Restaurants59:45 Outro
