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College for the Culture19. Scholars Need Scholarships ft. Ashley Hill (Season 2 Finale)This episode is all about scholarships! Ya'll already know that college is expensive and sometimes financial aid is not enough so that’s where scholarships come in. To talk about this important topic with me I have the amazing Ashley Hill who is a scholarship search strategist and founder of Scholarship Success School. We discuss where to find scholarships, how to apply consistently, how to be an amazing applicant and so much more.
Culture Shoutout: Scholarship Success School | IG @scholarshipstrategist
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
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2022-06-2949 minCollege for the Culture18. Blackity Black in a PWIHappy Black History Month! Being a Black student in a PWI (predominantly white institution) can have is challenges. But it is more than possible to enjoy your experience and embrace your Blackness. To talk about this important topic with me are 4 brilliant Black students: Carla (she/they), Kwame (he/him), Malaika (she/they), and Rita (she/her). We discuss college social life, Black clubs on campus, tips on staying true to your Blackness and so much more.
Culture Shoutout: Compass Apparel Co | IG @c.ompassapparel
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
2022-02-1840 minCollege for the Culture17. The Waiting Game ft. Juliet DanielWaiting for college decisions can cause so much anxiety and worry. And hearing acceptances in the school hallways or seeing them on instagram does not make the waiting easier. All of these social factors can be really harmful for your mental health as you wait. Juliet Daniel, a freshman at the University of Chicago, and I talk about all about how to keep your mind calm during this waiting period. We talk about family pressures, setting boundaries, social media and so much more.
Culture Shoutout: College For All Program | IG @collegeforallprogram
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2022-01-0750 minCollege for the Culture16. How To Dominate Your Senior Year ft. Inquire HigherThe school year has begun and high school seniors have a lot going on like exams, college applications, applying to scholarships and more. So we collaborated with Selvin Quire from Inquire Higher to talk about how high seniors seniors can dominate their senior year and get accepted into their dream college.
Culture Shoutout: Inquire Higher | For resources on college, careers and so much more check out their website at inquirehigher.com, their podcast called Black Student Success podcast on Apple, Spotify and Youtube, and their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @inquirehigher
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2021-09-2831 min
Black Student Success PodcastHow To Get Accepted To Your Dream College feat. College For The CultureSelvin Quire from Inquire Higher and Rachel Aideyan from College For The Culture discuss the top ways to get accepted to your dream college during your senior year for this special joint episode! Check out their podcasts and follow them on social media: Black Student Success Podcast: https://anchor.fm/bsspodcast https://www.facebook.com/InQuireHigher/ https://www.instagram.com/inquirehigher/contact@inquirehigher.com College For The Culture: https://anchor.fm/collegefortheculture https://www.instagram.com/collegefortheculture/college...
2021-09-2426 min
Black Student Success PodcastRachel Aideyan: Senior at Sophie Davis SchoolRachel Aideyan joins the podcast to talk about life as a senior at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. She details the diversity of the student body, her special undergrad-to-med school program, staying motivated through the academic rigor, and her college podcast.Follow and connect with Rachel on:IG: @rachbrilliant and @collegefortheculture--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bsspodcast/support
2021-09-2231 min
College for the Culture15. Network For Your Future ft. Henri MaindidzeYou can be smart and talented but to really make it you have to have the right connections, that's where networking comes in. To discuss this important topic with me I have the amazing Henri Maindidze who is a UMBC graduate and a first year PHD student at UAlbany. We talk about how to network, how to get opportunities, resume building, and how to build the confidence to connect with people.
Culture Shoutout: Blacks in Industrial-Organizational Psychology | For psych resources and job opportunities check out their Instagram and LinkedIn @blacksinio
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXR
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2021-08-171h 04College for the Culture14. Your Home Away From Home ft. Aiyana AdamsMoving away from home for the first time and being independent can be exciting but also a little nerve-wrecking. To give advice on all things dorm life is the amazing Aiyana Adams who attends UAlbany and is an ambassador of OCM College Life. We talk about dorm essentials, roommates, making friends, off campus housing, having fun on campus and so much more!
Culture Shoutout: Https Black Owned | Looking for some black owned businesses to support, check out their Instagram and Twitter @https.blackowned
To become a campus ambassador check out Campus Collaborative at https://campuscollaborative.com/student-sign-up/
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2021-07-3054 minCollege for the Culture13. Hot Scholar Summer ft. Sachi Ogan (Season 2 Premiere)It's season 2 ya'll and we are talking about how to have a hot scholar summer! Hot Scholar Summer is all about getting your work done but having fun too. To talk about this I have the amazing Sachi Sogan who is a UCLA alum and founder of Insight Agency. We talk about academic resources, what productivity means, balance and self care.
Culture Shoutout: Insight Agency | Check out their Instagram and Tiktok for some educational resources @uncoverinsight
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXRI
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2021-07-0939 minCollege for the Culture12. It's Decision Time ft. Fred Johnson (Season 1 Finale)Congrats to all the high school seniors who got accepted to college (we are so proud of ya'll!). Now that you got accepted, what's next? To answer this question I have the amazing Fred Johnson who is the founder of Grind to Grad. We talk about how to commit to the right college, what to do if you are waitlisted or rejected, financial aid packages, and a summer to do list.
Culture Shoutout: Grind to Grad | Check out their social media for great pre-college and college resources @grindtograd
Culture Shoutout: Lifestyle Bee | Check out Melissa's Y...
2021-04-1653 minCollege for the Culture11. Let's Get Local ft. Richard RutherfordPolitics is not just a November conversation, its an everyday conversation! We are always told to vote in general elections and although that is very important many people often forget the amount of change that can happen on the local level. To discuss this I have the amazing Richard Rutherford, a Black college student who is a part of BSU of CUNY and Persist Brooklyn which empowers communities through civic engagement and fights misinformation in media. We talk about American politics in 2021, if politicians have BIPOC's interests at heart, and what we can do to improve the quality of...
2021-03-191h 08College for the Culture10. Life As A First Gen Student ft. Arabi HassanShoutout to all the first gen students out there (yall are amazing)! Being a first gen student is definitely something to celebrate but it can also be very challenging. To discuss this I have the amazing Arabi Hassan who is the founder of First Gen Empower. Arabi talks about her undergrad experience as a first gen student. We also talk about the college process, being POC college students, where to get resources, and how to combat imposter syndrome.
Culture Shoutout: First Gen Empower | Check out their website at www.firstgenempower.com, follow their Instagram @firstgemempowerment and follow t...
2021-03-0546 minCollege for the Culture9. Don't Sleep on HBCUsHappy Black History Month ya'll! This episode is all about HBCUs and why ya'll should pay more attention to them. My special guests on this episode are three amazing HBCU students: Aleysia (Howard'23), Jordan (Howard'23), and Tiara (VSU'21). We talk about the pros, the cons, academic life, social life, relationships (platonic and romantic), networking and how HBCUs helped them love their Blackness.
Culture Shoutouts: Black Girl Convos | For some wonderful and important Black girl content follow them on Instagram @blackgirlconvos; Sheila Crochet Apparel | For some cute and comfy crochet clothes go to sheilacrochetapparel.company.site and follow @s...
2021-02-1942 minCollege for the Culture8. Where the Money Reside ft. Nena UgwuomoIn 2021 we are going where the money reside y'all! In this episode I have the amazing Nena Ugwuomo, who is the founder of The Student Dream, talk all about how to develop financial literacy as young people of color. We talk about how to spend, save, and make money (especially in a panoramic) and how we can build generational wealth as BIPOC people.
Culture Shoutout: Student Dream | To learn more about money go to studentdream.org, follow them on Instagram @thestudentdream and subscribe to their Youtube channel @studentdreamtv
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2021-02-051h 02College for the Culture7. New Semester, Who Dis? ft. Diana KennedyWe are back y'all Happy New Year! School is starting back up again and we all know we want this semester to be better than the last. To share some advice on how to do this is the amazing Diana Kennedy who is a junior at Hunter College in NYC. We talk all about time management, planners, sleep, self care and how to succeed academically in the middle of a panoramic.
Culture Shoutout: CUNY for Abolition & Safety | To get involved and see some informative content follow them on Instagram @cunyforabolition and Twitter @abolitionatcuny
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2021-01-2225 minCollege for the Culture6. Let's Have A Chat (Mid-Season 1 Finale)We have reached halftime of season 1 yall! In this episode I'm just having a little chat about the craziness of zoom university, difficult professors, the pandemic, this mess of an election and being a young person of color.
Culture Shoutout: Jo's Yarn Joint by Johanna Tomaka| For some cute crochet clothes and items go to her Instagram @josyarnjoint!
Transition Music: Vodovoz Music Productions | https://youtu.be/N4ex28rjYDk | https://youtu.be/lk-POX6lXRI
2020-11-2930 minCollege for the Culture5. Reconstruct Nigeria #ENDSARS ft Okpara Joel -Youth of Nigeria AssociationPolice brutality is everywhere and and it is hurting the Nigerian youth! In this episode I have with me Okpara Joel who is one of the social media chairs of the Youth of Nigeria Association. We talk all about the END SARS movement, the state of Nigeria, how it affects the Nigerian youth in Nigeria and the diaspora, and how we can help as BIPOC people. To learn more about the END SARS movement and how you can donate and help check out this link: https://endsars.carrd.co/
Culture Shoutout: Youth of Nigeria Association | To get involved and learn...
2020-11-0951 minCollege for the Culture4. It's Time for Counsel ft. Esperanza Borrero-LargeSeniors listen up this is for you! It's officially admissions season and it's time to get those applications in order. With me for this espisode is the amazing Associate Director of College Counseling at The Masters School Esperanza Borrero-Large. In this episode we talk about admissions deadlines, a balanced college list, college counseling and how to be victorious this admissions cycle.
Culture Shoutout: Lace Affairs by Ibukun | For some gorgeous wig units check out Lace Affairs on Instagram @officiallaceaffairs and click the link in their bio to purchase some
2020-11-0246 minCollege for the Culture3. How to Ace the ACT ft. Jessica Bonner-GomezThe ACT can be a pain the ass to study for and take! Don't worry we got you covered! The wonderful Jessica Bonner-Gomez is back again joining me to share some tips, strategies and resources so that you can be victorious on the ACT. For a professional tutor go to forotherprizes.com or follow her IG @forotherprizes to get some extra help.
Culture Shoutout: The Feminine Perspective by Hazel | For some advice on femininity and self-confidence give this page a follow on Instagram @the.feminine.perspective
2020-10-2448 minCollege for the Culture2. How to Ace the SAT ft. Jessica Bonner-GomezThe SAT can be a pain in the ass to study for and take! To help with your frustration professional tutor and business owner Jessica Bonner-Gomez is joining me to share some tips, strategies and resources so that you can be victorious when you take the SAT. For a professional tutor go to forotherprizes.com or follow her IG @forotherprizes to get some extra help.
Culture Shoutout: Clothing Line "My Mom is Also My Dad" by Arjahn Cox | For some unique clothes check her out @mymomisalsomydad on IG or @arjahn on Depop
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2020-10-1740 minCollege for the Culture1. How to find the right college for youThere are hundreds of colleges out there and it can be very overwhelming to narrow that down. Today I'm gonna talk about things that you should consider when researching colleges so that your list will be full of places that you know you would like to go to!
Culture Shoutout: Link to my TEDX talk "Is Ignorance Truly Bliss" - https://youtu.be/jilgxYaIM50 Follow my girl Lily on IG @illogical_lily_wang and link to her art website here - http://ziqiwang-art.com Follow us on Instagram @collegefortheculture | Email us at collegefortheculture@gmail.com
2020-08-3014 min