Collectively Educated: A Student Podcast

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the organizations at The University of Texas at Austin. With something for everyone - from academics to socials - UT organizations have many opportunities for everyone. Three organizations that we explored are: Women in Business, Longhorn Racing, and Freshman Launch! Tune in to learn what UT Austin has to offer to you!

This episode explores what the Collective is and some of the opportunities it has to offer students on the UT Austin campus. The podcast shares voices of students on campus and members from various committees within the Collective. An overview of the 9 Collective committees and their roles within the organization as a whole are provided alongside personal experiences.

Episode transcripts can be found at bit.ly/collective-pod. In this episode, Bella talks to the 2024 graduating seniors in the Community Engagement Collective. She talks to members of the Culture and Membership Committees, Special Events and Community Relations Committees, Education Committee, and with our very own Graduate Assistant, Christina. Learn from each senior favorite memories, tips for underclassmen, and the impacts CEC has had on their futures. ---------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @ut_collective! Find our other Collectively Educated episodes to learn about SB17, The Project, and Alternative Breaks.

Episode transcripts can be found at bit.ly/collective-pod. Alternative Breaks (AB) is a program within the Center for Community Engagement that sends small groups of UT students to outside communities to grow as leaders through immersive service experiences. AB is great for students who are looking to spend their spring break on a productive and interactive service-learning journey. In 2024, participants are going to South Texas (theme: immigration) and New Orleans (theme: active citizenship). In this episode, Amara talks to past and current AB participants.  Comfort Ajiboye is a 2024 New Orleans Trip Lead. She graduated in Fall 2023 with a degree in Neuroscience and a certificate in Social Inequality, Health, and Policy. Marco Pevia went on the 2023 AB trip to Mexico City. He is a student employee at the Division of Campus and Community Engagement and is graduating in May with a degree in Spanish and Linguistics.  Galilea Rodriguez is a 2024 South Texas Trip Lead. She is a 2nd year studying Public Health. Mentioned in this episode: Huerto Roma Verde, Mexico City: huertoromaverde.org Operation Restoration: or-nola.org  Lantern Light: lanternlight.org  ------------------------- Follow us on Instagram to learn more about AB! @ut_collective  Find our other Collectively Educated episodes to learn about SB17 and The Project.

Episode transcripts can be found at bit.ly/collective-pod. In this episode, Bella talks with fellow Collective Members Angie and Wesley about UT’s largest day of service - The Project! The Project was founded in 1999 with the hope of helping the Austin communities around us. Project 2024 will be going out to the Dove Springs Neighborhood. The goal of the Project is to provide an opportunity for the UT community to volunteer together, create an impact, and most importantly, connect with underserved neighborhoods in Austin. By acting as a unified student body, we can share our overarching passion for service with the community we serve, resulting in a tangible impact within the area and in the hearts we touch.  This year, there are 10 sites throughout Dove Springs with each having unique activities. Examples of the tasks we complete include planting, mulching, painting buildings, painting murals, and building fences. Sign up to volunteer! utproject.org ---------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram to learn more about our podcast: @ut_collective. Find our first Collectively Educated episode to learn about SB17. Next episode out March 8th!