College Speaks Podcast | Student Life, Social Media, College Debt & Real Talk from UNLV Students

In this episode of College Speaks, hosts Star Posner, Grayson Melner, Shyla Cowboy, and Noah Ramirez sit down for a candid conversation about the real experiences of college life — from balancing work, classes, and internships to navigating friendships, social media, and the pressure of preparing for life after graduation.The UNLV student panel reflects on whether high school truly prepares students for adulthood, the role advisors and mentors play in academic success, and how financial literacy is often missing from traditional education. The conversation also dives into student debt, the value of higher education, and the different paths students take when pursuing their careers.Along the way, the hosts discuss modern college culture, including social media habits, TikTok trends, building friendships on campus, and the challenges of maintaining a work-life-school balance while trying to graduate.College Speaks is a student-hosted podcast where UNLV students share honest conversations about college culture, media, career preparation, and the experiences shaping today’s generation of students.