Real College Talk
by M. Heath-Powers & N. Namburi
Real College Talk is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Our mission is to deliver real advice and true stories to make your post-graduation decision truly your own. Our guests include students attending top global universities, high school grads pursuing travel and work opportunities, esteemed counselors, and business professionals alike. Whether we're talking college apps, financial aid, student-athlete life, or college dropout life, trust in us to deliver actionable advice that will empower you and your future one episode at a time. #KeepItReal
Episodes
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We're Taking a Break & Here's Why | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 10
A year and nearly 50 episodes later, we’re pressing pause on the Real College Talk Podcast. It’s difficult to summarize just how hard this decision has been, but what’s most important is that this is not the end and this is not goodbye. We can’t wait to get back to creating and delivering fresh...
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I Can't Pick A Career! | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 9
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" For such an innocent question, it sure can be intimidating! This week, Nikhil tackles the uncertainty of not having a career path, and how it has shaped his academic, personal, and professional journey. After reflecting on his struggles with picking a...
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Our Biggest Fears (Confessions of Two College Students) | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 8
*Before getting to our usual description, we want to first extend our condolences to the family of George Floyd, as well as the countless other individuals who have lost their lives due to racism, violence, and police brutality. Real College Talk is a platform founded on open conversation for the...
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On Falling in Love & Second Choice Schools | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 7
What's love got to do with it??? This week, we're breaking up our normal episode structure to give you our #real thoughts on what it's like to prepare for going to college. Both of us (Morgan and Nikhil) know what it's like to pick between your first choice school and some other college. And you...
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Morgan is going to Vanderbilt!!! | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 6
Well...the title gives it away! After graduating high school back in May 2019, Morgan took a gap year to explore her passion for business and entrepreneurship. But now, she's so thrilled to share the journey she's been on and how, in a series of plot twists, it's led her to Vanderbilt University…
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Thinking About Taking a Gap Year??? BEFORE you commit... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 5
Now more than ever, the spread of coronavirus has made students across the country and around the world consider taking a gap year or gap semester after high school or in the very midst of their college career. But long before the pandemic came around, Morgan and Nikhil became well acquainted…
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What's the Real Cost of Free College? (ft. The Bipartisan Post) | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 4
In this important election year, the rising cost of college has become a prominent issue in our nation’s political spheres. With new college tuition policies coming right and left, Morgan and Nikhil connected with their friends Tyler Swanson and Luke Webster from The Bipartisan Post to break down...
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Dear Parents, About College Decisions... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 3
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Don't Forget These Factors Before You Choose A College... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 2
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Coronavirus Kicked You Out of College? Let's Unite. | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 1
👉If you are a college-age student who has been isolated, quarantined, or had to face any level of adaptation to your academic life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, please join this exclusive Real College Talk Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/52103...) to connect with other...
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Why Asian-American Culture Clashes With College Admissions | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 17
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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When You're NOT Good Enough (On-Paper) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 16
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Mind Your Mind: Mental Health In Your Education | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 15
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Why I'm Taking A Gap Year! | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 14
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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The Truth About College Interviews | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 13
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Students Who Really Stand Out In College (ft. Lindsay Davis) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 12
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Inside How Higher Education Really Works (ft. Lindsay Davis) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 11
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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You got rejected...Now what? | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 10
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Top 5 Ways to Level Up Your Academic Life with Exercise | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 9
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Fuel Up! Use Nutrition to Level-Up Your College Life | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 8
Fuel up! Did you know that your nutrition could be THE catalyst to boosting you performance in class/work, energy level throughout the day, mood, and life in general? That’s right – research shows that nutrition accounts for 75% of body composition and overall health compared to exercise, which...
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Wake Up! Sleep Smarter Not Longer | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 7
Wake up! You won’t want to miss this series where Nikhil and Morgan take a #KeepItReal approach to healthy living in college (and in high school) with realistic tips for maintaining (mostly) healthy sleep patterns, proper nutrition, physical fitness, and mental health amidst college life. Why…
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DO NOT Make These Mistakes | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 6
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Before You Hit "Submit"! | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 5
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Finding Your Identity (ft. Piram Singh) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 4
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Could Your College Application Be Scandalous??? | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 3
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Losing Your Inspiration (and Getting It Back) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 2
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Top 6 Barriers to Success (and Overcoming Them) | Real College Talk Season 2 Ep. 1
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Transfer Tips and Traveling (ft. Nick Matthews) | Real College Talk Ep. 20
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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#KeepItReal with CollegeFindMe (ft. Meghna Chhabra and Alisson Martinez) | Real College Talk Ep. 19
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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#KeepItReal with CollegeFindMe (ft. Samantha Savello) | Real College Talk Ep. 18
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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#KeepItReal with CollegeFindMe (ft. Jeremy Caldwell) | Real College Talk Ep. 17
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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#KeepItReal Series Launch! (ft. CollegeFindMe) | Real College Talk Ep. 16
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in...
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Kale & Kravings & Kollege Oh My! (ft. Sloane Elizabeth) | Real College Talk Ep. 15
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. This week, we welcome a very special guest who managed to become an entrepreneur, author, blogger, social media influencer, speaker, podcaster, yogi, wellness coach, and so much...
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我叫 Yun-Tsung: My name is Yun-Tsung (ft. Yun-Tsung "Jason" Liu) | Real College Talk Ep. 14
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. This week, the RCT crew pulled in our first internationally-born guest, Taiwanese student Jason (Yun-Tsung) Liu, from Tainan, Taiwan. In this episode, Jason recounts his inspiring...
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The Application Advice We've All Been Waiting For (ft. Shannon Harrison) | Real College Talk Ep. 13
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, Morgan dives deep into the ins and outs of college applications (and deciding if college is right for you!) with her very own college counselor, Shannon Harrison....
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Nikhil's Off to College! (ft. Nikhil Namburi + Teddy, the Teddy Bear) | Real College Talk Ep. 12
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, we interview our very own, Nikhil Namburi, to share in the excitement and nervousness of leaving home for the first time as a college freshman. We talk about...
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The Curse of Being Woke (ft. Curtis Haley) | Real College Talk Ep. 11
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We’re dedicating this episode to the victims and affected communities of the El Paso and Dayton shootings. When tragedies like these occur, it’s no time to simply move on - it’s...
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Twinning and Winning (ft. Kundai and Kudzai Kapurura) | Real College Talk Ep. 10
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. For the tenth episode, Nikhil brings in some special guests from his hometown of Salem and RCT’s first twin guests. Kundai and Kudzai Kapurura are no strangers to success, but…
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Finding the Right Lane (ft. Luke Webster) | Real College Talk Ep. 9
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Tapping into her network from the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program, Morgan introduces Nikhil and the audience to incoming Centre College freshman, Luke Webster....
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Global Aspirations (ft. Kenzie Hanson) | Real College Talk Ep. 8
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. For the first time since the second episode, Morgan and Nikhil join forces to interview their good friend, Kenzie Hanson. Hailing from Minnesota by way of Chandler, Arizona…
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Is College REALLY Worth It?: A Princeton Grad's Take (ft. Karin Burkhardt) | Real College Talk Ep. 7
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, we talk to Princeton graduate and financial expert, Karin Burkhardt, to ask questions like “Is college for everyone?” “Does it matter where you go to school?” “Is...
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The REAL College Experience of a Vanderbilt Freshman (ft. Trevor Pearl) | Real College Talk Ep. 6
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. This week, Morgan gets together with her longtime friend, Trevor Pearl, to dig into some of the biggest lessons he learned through his own college application experience and first...
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Real Everything Talk (ft. Bailey Hittner and Ana Coronado) | Real College Talk Ep. 5
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Nikhil takes it back to the long-gone high school days by introducing his classmates and friends Bailey Hittner and Ana Coronado, who share what led them to branch out with their...
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Nix Your Limits (ft. Scott Mathie) | Real College Talk Ep. 4
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. While Morgan is busy going everywhere we would rather be, Nikhil connects with fellow podcaster and personal development professional Scott Mathie (0:30). Because we talk a lot...
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Make the Most of Your College (& Coffee) Experience (ft. Shelby Glaister) | Real College Talk Ep. 3
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode/coffee convo, Morgan Heath-Powers connects with recent college grad, Shelby Glaister, on what college is REALLY like. Meet Shelby - recent graduate of the…
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Fighting Comparison and Changing the World (ft. Lily Sethre-Brink) | Real College Talk Ep. 2
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, co-hosts Morgan Heath-Powers and Nikhil Namburi, welcome their first guest to the podcast! Meet Lily Sethre-Brink (0:25) - a graduating high school senior living...
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Keep It Real (ft. Morgan Heath-Powers, Nikhil Namburi) | Real College Talk Ep. 1
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. On our first episode, co-hosts Morgan Heath-Powers and Nikhil Namburi introduce the Real College Talk platform (0:00). After reflecting on their high school experiences (3:50),...
About this show
Real College Talk is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Our mission is to deliver real advice and true stories to make your post-graduation decision truly your own. Our guests include students attending top global universities, high school grads pursuing travel and work opportunities, esteemed counselors, and business professionals alike. Whether we're talking college apps, financial aid, student-athlete life, or college dropout life, trust in us to deliver actionable advice that will empower you and your future one episode at a time. #KeepItReal
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