Charging Up your First Year

About Charging Up your First Year

Welcome to Season 2! Charging Up your First Year is a podcast series for Union College's incoming students in the Class of 2029 and their family and supporters. Throughout each episode, you will have the opportunity to learn about different topics and offices on campus and hear about what to expect when you arrive on campus this fall. During our Lightning List segments, current students will share some of their favorite things about Union College and even some tips and tricks for your transition to Union. We hope you join us to Charge Up your First Year!

Publisher

Union College First-Year Experience

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2024

Latest episode

28 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Aug 2025

   Counting down the days! Special edition: OC advice!

   The 6 OC members are back on campus getting everything ready for you to arrive! They discuss what they are excited about at orientation, advice for first-year students, they reflect on their favorite memories from their first-year, and ever a bit of what to expect this next week!

2. 

   13 Aug 2025

   Chatting with OC Ben about Schenectady

   OC Ben is back on the podcast to share his favorite things to do in Schenectady. From must-try restaurants to local attractions and hidden gems, we cover all the spots that make this city worth exploring

3. 

   30 Jul 2025

   Countdown to Campus: Let’s Talk Move-In!

   In our next episode, Aileen is again joined by Talya as co-host to break down all things move-in! From what to pack (and what to leave behind), to why submitting your ID photo matters, to tips for settling into your new space, we've got you covered. Whether you're counting down the days or feeling a little overwhelmed, this episode is full of helpful info, friendly advice, and a few laughs to help you feel ready for day one which is just a month away.

Who has been a guest on Charging Up your First Year

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• OC Mason
• Kassie
• Marissa

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

814,282

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.