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New Student? No Problem.Welcome to The Hill! All Things New Student Orientation.Are you an incoming student? WELCOME TO THE HILL! In this episode, Ivan and guest Amber speak on ALL things orientation, from overviews, touring, and advising, this episode is PACKED with information on becoming a Razorback!
2023-06-2621 minNew Student? No Problem.Honors College at the UofAHey Arkansas! Welcome back for another episode with Julianna Kantner who is a member of the Honors College here at the University of Arkansas! In this episode we discuss ALL things Honors College from Study Abroad to the Honors Thesis. Sit back and give it a listen! If you would like to come onto the podcast, please follow and DM us on Instagram @uarknsfp.
2023-05-2322 minNew Student? No Problem.Volunteering on CampusWelcome back Razorbacks! We are SO glad to have everyone back for the Spring 2023 semester. On this episode Volunteer Action Center President Taylen joined Ivan in the studio to discuss ALL things volunteering on here on campus! Grab a snack, put your headphones in, and get ready to listen! WPS!
2023-02-0926 minNew Student? No Problem.Leadership On CampusWelcome back everyone! On today's episode, we are talking ALL things leadership with Associated Student Government or ASG. Please sit back and take a listen! If you have any questions/concerns, please visit our Instagram @UARKNSFP. Want to learn more about ASG and all the programs it offers? Visit them on Instagram @UARKASG or visit their website www.ASG.UARK.edu. See you next time!
2022-10-0727 minNew Student? No Problem.A-Week & Welcome Weeks 2022WOOO PIG SOOIE! Welcome back to New Student? No Problem. On this season premier we are talking all things A-Week and Welcome Weeks! Want to learn more about how to score free food, free snow cones, free s'mores, AND free t-shirts? Keep on listening!
2022-08-1122 min
New Student? No Problem.R.O.C.K. Camp 2022 ExperienceIn this episode, we met with Dr. Matt Meyers, the Associate Director of New Student and Family Programs, and Caleb Brown, a senior undergraduate student and R.O.C.K. Camp Innovate Mentor. This episode breaks down what camp is, when camp is, and other exciting details about camp. Registration for summer 2022 opens on May 4th. Visit rockcamp.uark.edu for more information or visit @uarockcamp on Instagram to see pictures from previous summers.
2022-04-2819 min
New Student? No Problem.HousingNew Student, No Problem kicks of Season 3 with a special episode about housing! We spoke with Megan Witherspoon Evans, the Associate Director for Residence Education, and Caroline Wagner, a current Resident Assistance in the Northwest Quads. This episode covers how to pick what residence hall is best for you, how to find a roommate, what Resident Assistances are, and so much more! Check out housing.uark.edu for more information about the housing department. Don't forget to stay updated with the New Student and Family Programs office by following us on Instagram @uarknsfp!
2022-03-1525 minNew Student? No Problem.University ProgramsHappy first day of classes! Today our guest is Fernanda Alcantara the President of University Programs, and we chat about all things UP. Listen to this episode to find out how to get involved with our on campus programming board and to learn about all their events that are FREE to you!! For more information and to look at their events check out HogSync and their Instagram @uparkansas!
2021-08-2331 minNew Student? No Problem.A-WeekAhh move-in is less than a week away and we cannot wait to have you on campus. A Week happens August 16-22 and is designed to help you make friends, make connections, learn about the University and have fun. Today's guest, Callie Free, is the graduate assistant over A Week so she has all the knowledge. Listen to this episode to get excited and learn how to navigate the awesomeness of being a Razorback! Don't forget to check out @uarkwelcomeweeks on Instagram and head to aweek.uark.edu for all the deets!
2021-08-0924 minNew Student? No Problem.Living in FayettevilleNot only are you experience the transition to college, but you are going to be moving to a new town. Listen to today's episode as I sit down and talk with Abby Wiatrek, a grad student at the University of Arkansas about how to make living in Fayetteville the best experience. Today we talked about things to do, places to eat and SO much more.
2021-07-2653 minNew Student? No Problem.Living on CampusToday we chat with senior Communications major and Senior RA, Caroline Wager. We cover topics like what its like to share a bathroom with people, what not to pack, how to make the most out of move-in and so much more. Head to movein.uark.edu for more information on what you can and cannot have in your room. Don't forget to follow @uarkhousing and @ualeadhogs and then head on over to the Instagram search bar and follow your hall too!
2021-07-1237 minNew Student? No Problem.Eating on CampusToday we chat with Cate Mertins a junior at the University of Arkansas from right here in Fayetteville. Cate is spending her summer interning at Chartwells, our on campus dining services. This episode gives you the inside scoop on all things eating on campus from new places to eat to what a meal trade is and so much more. If you are wanting more info and some good accounts to follow, head to Instagram and follow @foodonthehill_ar and @arkieeatswell!
2021-06-2834 minNew Student? No Problem.R.O.C.K. CampJoin us today as we talk about R.O.C.K. Camp here at the University of Arkansas. Not only does today's episode dive into what R.O.C.K. Camp is, how to be a part, and more, but the podcast and it's purposed is introduced and explained. We encourage you to listen to hear a little more about what happens at the University of Arkansas to help make your transition here a little easier. If you are looking for more information regarding R.O.C.K. Camp head to rockcamp1.uark.edu or check out @uarockcamp on...
2021-06-1429 minNew Student? No Problem.OrientationToday we talked with a senior from Katy, TX - Noelle Chesser. Noelle is involved with a variety of things on campus and on top of that is an orientation leader. Take a listen to learn more about what orientation looks like this year at University of Arkansas and learn some tips on how to make your orientation experience better, too. Stay tuned as we post throughout the summer all about being a new Razorback!
2021-06-0331 minNew Student? No Problem.Graduating Student LeadersFor this episode, two graduates of the U of A sent in some reflections of their time of being a student leader here. Erin Womack and Sean Rhomberg were both involved as students and wanted to share what they learned and their takeaways. Listen to this short episode to learn about what being a student leader at the University of Arkansas can do for you!
2021-05-2518 minNew Student? No Problem.Food + FayettevilleToday we talk with senior social work major, Emma Wiederhoeft, about food. After listening to this episode, we hope you have a list of new places and new foods you'd like to try. Head to our Instagram, @uarkwelcomeweeks, to get linked to all the awesome accounts we talk about on today's episode! And if you're interested in being a guest, we would LOVE to have you...hit us up!
2021-02-2642 minNew Student? No Problem.Volunteering on CampusThis week we chat with Eliza Fulton a senior here at the University and the president of the Volunteer Action Center. Listen to here about all the opportunities to get involved in a variety of different ways. Follow @uavac on Instagram for all the up-to-date info and links to help you get involved.
2021-02-1543 minNew Student? No Problem.Working On CampusToday we talk with junior, Caleb Brown about what it is like to work on campus. Listen to this episode to learn more about finding a job, possible jobs that are out there, the job fair coming up and more. Don't forget to check out the Career Development Center (https://career.uark.edu/cdc/) and stop by the Job Fair (tinyurl.com/oncampusfair).
2021-01-2630 minNew Student? No Problem.Welcome BackWe are back and excited to be sharing all the things with y'all. For this episode, our guest, Callie Free, filled us in about Welcome Weeks - the first two weeks of every semester. Welcome Weeks are happening now and Callie tells us the who, where, when, why and how of getting involved with the festivities. Head to Welcome Weeks website (welcomeweeks.uark.edu) or their Instagram (@uarkwelcomeweeks) to get full details of everything happening.
2021-01-1320 minNew Student? No Problem.Long Distance + CollegeIn this episode we talk with sophomore Nick Waltke, a Management and Leadership major from St. Louis, MO about his experience with having a long distance partner, friends and his relationship with his family while he is away at school. Even if you don't have a long distance relationship, this episode hits on balancing being social and being on your phone, how and when to go home, conversations you may need to have if you find yourself going long distance and more.
2020-12-0730 minNew Student? No Problem.Discussing Mental Health in CollegeIn this episode, we chatted with Dani Poquette, a Junior Marketing student and former Junior Leader for the Sophomore Council, about her mental health journey freshman year. The University of Arkansas is lucky to have CAPS, which has TONS of resources for mental health and overall personal wellness. Head to their website and see what can help you be your best self. Know that you are not alone and there are so many people cheering YOU on!
2020-11-1838 minNew Student? No Problem.First Generation StudentsIn this episode, we get to celebrate First Generation College Students at the University of Arkansas. We chatted with four different first-generation students as they shared tips, tricks, resources and their stories of what their journeys look like as a college student. Whether you are a high school senior scared of making your transition, a seasoned college junior needing a little extra help, or simply a first-generation student ally, this podcast has something for you.
The University of Arkansas will be virtually celebrating the National First Generation College Student Day on Monday, November 9, 2020. For additional resources head to https://success.uar...
2020-11-0234 minNew Student? No Problem.Living on CampusFor Episode 2 of 'New Student? No Problem' we have our very first guest and tackle the conversation of living on campus. A Graduate Assistant from Housing talks with our host about how to be an engaged and active resident. Give this episode a listen to make the most out of your living on campus experience and hopefully get a laugh or two out of it too.
2020-10-1435 min
New Student? No Problem.Being in the KnowThe very first episode of 'New Student? No Problem' from the University of Arkansas where we will tackle the ins and outs of being a new college student. Today we talked about 'Being in the Know".
2020-10-0227 min