The Eagle Scholars Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rory W Hughes
Welcome to The Eagle Scholars Podcast, where we interview Eagle Scholars Program alums and other interesting folks worth listening to.
Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
In my conversation with Jacob Jenkins (Thurston '16, Siena Heights '20, Michigan State '22), we explore a number of topics, including:
- Why college work is not necessarily harder, it just moves faster
- Why no one cares that you were a star athlete in high school
- Why the Communications degree gets a bad rap
Thanks for listening!
In my conversation with Leah WIlliams (Thurston '21, University of Michigan Dearborn '25), we explore a number of topics, including:
- How the Eagle Scholars Program prepared her for college
- Why getting involved early in high school is important
- How to find the right college fit
In my conversation with Randy Fry (Thurston '14, Adrian College '19, University of Toledo '22), we explore a number of topics, including:
- why being a college athlete is way more challenging than most people think
- the importance of discipline in school and in life
- why failing often required for academic, professional, and personal growth
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In my conversation with Valentina Giraldo (Thurston '2022, Johns Hopkins '2026), we explore a number of topics, including:
- the value of doing things because you enjoy them, not to "look good on a college application"
- why she went out of state for school even though she didn't feel ready
- the mentality required to apply to exclusive schools
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In my conversation with Te'Nia Richardson, Thurston Class of 2021, we explore a number of topics, including:
- why AP courses are worth it
- the importance of time management in college
- how to get and keep a job in high school
- why being popular is meaningless in the long run
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In Episode 3 of The Eagle Scholars Podcast, seniors share advice on how to approach the college application process
Key insights:
- Don't shy away from challenging classes your senior year
- Complete apps by the early action deadline (November 1st) so you can relax
- Start essays early and get feedback
- Don't let the majors offered at a college be a deciding factor
For Episode 2 the seniors and I sat down with one of the hardest-working, most conscientious students I've ever had. Among other topics, Daniela shares invaluable advice about how to do well in college, the realities of the commuter student, and how to navigate living with your parents when you're actually an adult.