PODCAST · education
The Buzz
by The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
What is ASU really like? How do I choose a major? How do I get the most out of my college experience?Questions like these are answered by current students or recent graduates on The Buzz, a podcast for potential or current students that address the real issues and concerns about college life.Tune in and learn student hacks, tips and tricks, best practices for studying and picking a major, and what life is really like here at ASU. You’ll hear from students, faculty and staff members about their experiences and what they’ve learned in their time at ASU.
Episodes
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S2E2 - Burrowing Owls at Poly!
Hosts Nate and Josh are joined by Associate Professor Heather Bateman, an ecologist and wildlife biologist leading the Burrowing Owl Conservation Project at ASU Polytechnic campus. They chat about what the project is, how it came to be and how you can get involved as a student. Visit CISA's…
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S2E2 - Owls on Polytech!
On this episode of The Buzz, Josh and Nate are joined by Heather Bateman, an Associate Professor at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. She is an ecologist and biologist who works with burrowing owls on the Polytechnic campus. She explains why CISA is running this project and how…
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S2E1 - Get to Know CISA Dean Joanna Grabski
Six weeks into her new role, Joanna Grabski chats with co-hosts Jess and Nate. What attracted her to the deanship? What makes CISA an exciting place to be? What are her thoughts about future emphases? They also discuss favorite dining spots, sips, and the joy of furbabies Leo, Bear and Sierra.
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S1E12 – A Farewell to Dean Duane Roen
Co-hosts Natalie and Nate are joined by soon-to-be former dean of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, Duane Roen. Join him as he reflects on his time as dean and what's in the works for him after July 1. He may also have a couple jokes for you! In the second half, Natalie, Nate and Josh...
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S1E11 – The Easy Way to Get your Master’s Degree
Co-hosts Jessica, Nate and Natalie come together to discuss ASU’s 4+1 program, which allows students to complete their master’s degree in one year instead of two by sharing 12 credits across the bachelor's and master's. Natalie, who’s enrolled in this program, explains why it’s a more convenient...
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S1E10 - From Academia to the Office
Co-hosts Jessica and Nate talk with Dave Thomas, a lecturer in CISA's Leadership and Integrative Studies faculty group, about LIS's amazing study abroad options and their most popular degree programs: interdisciplinary studies and organizational leadership (project management). He also discusses...
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S1E9 – PTSD, Psychotropics and Road Trip Playlists
Listen in as co-hosts Natalie and Paul chat with CISA professor Manuel “Manu” Aviles-Santiago, director of ASU’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement, about OVMAE’s groundbreaking work, certificate program, and some upcoming events. What did Jessica and Natalie think of their...
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S1E8 – Getting Ready for Graduate School
Co-hosts Jessica and Nate take a deep dive into the when, why, and how of graduate school with CISA physiology professor JP Hyatt, who offers advice from his own graduate school journey. They’re also joined by Emily Barr, an undergraduate pre-med student, who shares how she's been handling…
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S1E7 - How to Manage Midterms and Other Exams
March Madness means midterms season! Hosts Natalie and Jessica chat with Professor Steve Saul, from CISA's Faculty of Science and Mathematics, who has tips for approaching course exams and tells us what assessment looks like from the faculty side of the equation. Steve also talks about the weekly...
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S1E6 - The Importance of Student-Faculty Networking
On this episode of The Buzz, our hosts Jessica and Paul chat with Julie Lim, the Student Engagement Coordinator with the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Listen in as we discuss the value of research projects and the benefits of maintaining relationships with faculty members. Julie tells...
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S1E5 – Looking Back on the Fall Semester
What was it like to start at ASU in fall 2020? Or to finish the first half of your senior year? Hosts Jessica and Josh circle back to connect again with Lila and David [featured in Season 1, Episode 1 (Part 1)] as they reflect on their experiences and discuss their hopes for spring 2021. Hear…
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S1E4 - Preparing for Finals in this Challenging Time
Jessica, Paul and Natalie are back this week to talk about finals, everybody's favorite thing! They discuss the various challenges presented by COVID-19, and what they think about the current situation. In lighter conversation, our hosts discuss more of their favorite beverages in this week's…
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S1E3 - MyPath2ASU: Making your transfer to ASU seamless
This week’s hosts (Natalie, Paul and Jessica) chat with Leah, Ryan and Eden—who transferred to ASU from metro Phoenix, out-of-state, and out-of-country. Hear about their journeys, timelines and some great tips for making the experience a smooth one. Guest Amber Covington, senior director of...
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S1E2 - Demystifying the First-Gen Experience: Talk as Real as It Gets
This week’s guests are all the first in their families to go to college—Mahnoor’s majoring in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in biochemistry and history; Alyssa’s in the pre-vet concentration in applied biological sciences; and Jessica, a health science major, is working through...
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S1E1 - A Year in the Life of a CISA Student (Part-2)
(Part 2 of 2) Hear from students about what a year in the life of a CISA student is like at Arizona State University. What are some of the differences between a freshmen perspective, versus that of a seasoned senior? What opportunities are there to get engaged in our current climate? And what are...
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S1E1 - A Year in the Life of a CISA Student (Part 1)
(Part 1 of 2) Hear from students about what a year in the life of a CISA student is like at Arizona State University. What are some of the differences between a freshmen perspective, versus that of a seasoned senior? What opportunities are there to get engaged in our current climate? And what are...
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Student College Hack: Carter Williamson
Carter gives you his best hack for making the most out of your college experience.
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Student College Hack: David Franco
David gives you his best hack for making the most out of your college experience.
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Student College Hack: Natalie Alexander
Natalie gives you her best hack for making the most out of your college experience.
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CISA & Coping with Covid-19
Welcome to the very first episode of The Buzz! In our first show, we discus Covid-19 and the effect it has had on universty life for students. Hear from three students on their experience of transitioning from in-person classes to online, why they chose ASU, and their likes and dislikes about…
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A Conversation with students & the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy
The Buzz talks with three students of color and Professor Lois Brown, director of CISA's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, about the impact of, and their feelings since, the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis law enforcement. They discuss ways racism is experienced, the need for…
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CISA & CHS Pre-Med / Pre-Health Help
Are you currently, or do you think you might be, a pre-health or pre-med student? Then this episode is for you! You'll hear from three students who have recently graduated from CISA's Applied Biological Sciences degree program and their tips on setting yourself up for graduate school, study tips...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What is ASU really like? How do I choose a major? How do I get the most out of my college experience?Questions like these are answered by current students or recent graduates on The Buzz, a podcast for potential or current students that address the real issues and concerns about college life.Tune in and learn student hacks, tips and tricks, best practices for studying and picking a major, and what life is really like here at ASU. You’ll hear from students, faculty and staff members about their experiences and what they’ve learned in their time at ASU.
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The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
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The Buzz currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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What is ASU really like? How do I choose a major? How do I get the most out of my college experience?Questions like these are answered by current students or recent graduates on The Buzz, a podcast for potential or current students that address the real issues and concerns about college life.Tune...
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The Buzz has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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The Buzz is created and hosted by The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
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