Welcome to Unlocking College Life!
Real talk about all things college -- the good, the bad, the messy, the complicated, all of it. And you get to participate! Our show incorporates what you have to say -- your questions and your feedback.
We go beyond our experiences working in higher education and mental health with hundreds of students like you. We reflect on current and ever-present issues of college students, with you and our guests. We‘ll encourage you to try new things in order to connect differently with yourself and others. And we hope to help you shift your perspectives on the college experience, authoring your own path. Let‘s dive in.
Joy and Ilona wrap-up the season by reflecting on the many students who joined the show to share their college experiences. The hosts are grateful for the bravery and vulnerability of each guest and hope each episode will continue to help listeners feel less alone in their struggles and paths throughout college.
3 May 2022
Ep33: Navigating Multiple Identities & Safe Risk-Taking In College - Mel Selber
Joy and Ilona welcome guest Mel Selber, who is a graduating senior at the University of Michigan. Mel talks about how she redefined who she is over the course of her college experience, and how continuing to take small risks played a role.
Key Takeaways:
Internalized beliefs about who we are
Imposter syndrome
Straddling two identities, while not belonging to either one
The experience of being othered
Discomfort leading to clarity
Mel’s secret for making new things less nerve-wracking
Challenging preconceived notions
Finding new ways to fail safely
Distinguishing between helpful vs unhelpful anxiety
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26 Apr 2022
Ep32: Medical School & Disability Advocacy In Health Care - Kate Panzer
Ilona and Joy welcome guest Kate Panzer, who is a 2nd-year medical student at the University of Michigan. Kate followed the pre-med track at the University of Pennsylvania as an undergrad where she developed an interest in disability health through learning American Sign Language (ASL). She is now integrating her interest in disability health into her experience in medical school.
Key Takeaways:
The pre-med track in undergrad
The decision to take two gap years before med school
Why Kate ended up taking 4 semesters of ASL
From theory to hands-on learning with physicians
Getting to see medicine in different environments
How Kate balances the rigor of medical school with social life
Exploring disability advocacy in health care
The importance of keeping an open mind throughout college
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