Are you wondering what college life is really like?
Questioning what it takes to succeed in college?
Curious about opportunities available in college?
Apprehensive about beginning this new phase of your life?
The transition into college life comes with many challenges and many successes, and this podcast is devoted to understanding what this process has been like for students making the transition from high school to college and navigating their way through academics, social, life, work, and much more. .
I'm Dr. Nathan Wagner, and my cohosts are Kathryn Brazeal and Marissa Migneco. Across our episodes, we sit down and chat with students to hear about what life has been like for them so far in college - all completely unfiltered and uncensored.
Everyone has a different story....what will yours be?
Tune in to Underground U, a podcast of student conversations about adjusting to college and achieving success!
Recorded November 6, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Tim, a first-year student at UNG and 20-year army vet, about transitioning to civilian life, finding community, taking on college courses, figuring out how to relate to a different generation, and much more.
This is Underground U.
11 Nov 2025
Episode 16: Danni
Recorded October 16, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Danni, a second-year student at UNG, about finding new people, artistic aspirations, food, movies, online classes, and much more.
This is Underground U.
5 Nov 2025
Episode 15: Henry
Recorded August 29, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Henry, a third-year student at UNG, about changing majors, career aspirations, student opportunities, joining clubs, and much more.
This is Underground U.
29 Oct 2025
Episode 14: Neve
Recorded August 29, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Neve, a second-year student at UNG, about mishaps, relationships, animal friends, study methods, and much more.
This is Underground U.
21 Oct 2025
Episode 13: Ana
Recorded September 18, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Ana, a second-year student at UNG, about finances, avoiding scams, navigating family issues, and much more.
This is Underground U.
14 Oct 2025
Episode 12: Jeff
Recorded October 2, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Jeff, a third-year student at UNG, about taking time off from school, family life, working a full time job, and much more.
This is Underground U.
13 Oct 2025
Episode 11: Izzy
Recorded September 4, 2025.
Join us as we speak with Izzy about homeschooling, dorm life, arts programs, living far away from home, and much more.
This is Underground U.
13 Oct 2025
Season 2 Introduction
A welcome note for season 2.
This is Underground U.
10 Oct 2025
Season One Wrap-Up
Final thoughts on season 1, and a glimpse into what's in store for season 2.
10 Oct 2025
Episode Ten: #studentsuccess
Having an open mind and an open heart will often lead to success in college. Even if you can't quite see the end result, the journey through the whole college experience is designed to allow you to become who you are.
Join me as I speak with Cadence and Hunter, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
10 Oct 2025
Episode Nine: Different paths
Everyone has a different path through college, and the more I've talked with students, the more I've seen there is no single "correct" approach. Every college student forges their own path - what is yours?
Join me as I speak with Emma Grace, Ava, and Connor, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
11 Sept 2025
Episode Eight: Meeting new perspectives
How do you decide where you want to be as a college student? How do you figure out what you want to be? How does the political climate impact those decisions?
Join me as I speak with Sydney, Ava, and Valeria, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
11 Sept 2025
Episode Seven: The distance
How do college students manage the distance - from home, from friends, from everything they knew growing up?
Join me as I speak with Ayden, Jacob, and Sawyer, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
15 Aug 2025
Episode Six: Plans change, but people stay the same
What does it take to be a student athlete? What does it take to be a student cadet? What does it take to make it through a grueling medical program?
Join me as I speak with Anel, Gabe, and Jonathan, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
9 Aug 2025
Episode Five: I want to break free
What's it like to forge your own path through college? How do you stay true to who you are but also begin to shape your own identity?
Join me as I speak with Dominic, Jackson, and Mary Clare, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
5 Aug 2025
Episode Four: Stronger every day
How does your past shape who you become in college? What does it take to find your footing and reach your full potential?
Join me as I speak with Deina, James, and William, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
1 Aug 2025
Episode Three: What am I doing here?
What's it like to make the leap from high school to college, to make the leap from what is familiar to a completely different environment?
Join me as I speak with Kiera and Natalie, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
28 Jul 2025
Episode Two: Scaling upward
What's it like to enter college and figure out where you belong?
Join me as I speak with Irene and Rhett, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
24 Jul 2025
Episode One: High school did nothing
What is the transition to college like? What do you really need to know to succeed?
Join me as I speak with Bre, Harley, and Hannarose, first-year students at the University of North Georgia, about their experiences during their first semester of college.
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