Getting Cocky About Orientation: Recent Episodes
USC New Student Orientation
Welcome to Getting Cocky About Orientation, where we get you prepared for a fun and exciting transition to college! Hosted by the Office of New Student Orientation at the University of South Carolina, we will be sharing the tips, tricks and information you need for a successful New Student Orientation experience. Whether an incoming student or their family member/supporter, we hope you can find this helpful!
Host: Jennifer Asouzu Producer: Liam Lanzisero Artwork: Lily Ferguson Special thanks to marketing team in University Housing
Carolina Food Co. is the official dining service at the University of South Carolina! Carrie Kuecks joins Jennifer on the mic to share all things food, meal plans, special events and more!
Jennifer sits down with the Gamecock CommUnity Shop team, a program at South Carolina that provides holistic support to individuals experiencing basic needs insecurities. Learn how to use their services and and how you can support their mission during New Student Orientation!
Kayley Safley and Sean Smyth discuss the "small group mindset," and how New Student Orientation helps students navigate a large environment, make meaningful connections and, of course, find the place where they belong.
Closing out our Right Fit series, Jennifer sits down with the Veterans and Military Affairs team to discuss VA benefits, campus resources and important enrollment pieces for military-affiliated students.
In part two of our "The Right Fit" series, we are chatting with David DeWeil of Capstone Scholars and Paulia Williams of TRIO Programs to learn more about the Orientation experience for their respective programs.
We are diving into the customized experiences that make up New Student Orientation! It is no secret that no two students are alike. Because of this, our team looks for the moments where students and families can get the specific information they want, and find the right fit at USC. A lot of this work comes in handy with our specialized academic populations. This three-part series will share information on the Honors College, Capstone Scholars, TRIO Opportunity Scholars programs, as well as Veterans and Military Affairs and how they show up during your Orientation.
First up: The South Carolina Honors College!
Cpl. Mark Tevepaugh joins us on the mic to get us up to speed on how the University of South Carolina Police Department works 24/7 to keep our community safe.
Leena Holt (Parent and Family Programs) and Alison Leach Hughes (New Student Orientation) join us to discuss their experiences working with families and supporters, what they can expect during Orientation and what makes being a Gamecock family so special.
Jennifer sits down with Jared Logan (Assistant Director of Orientation Logistics) to share information regarding how to prepare for New Student Orientation and what to expect. They also set the program goal for Gamecock Pantry donations!
Welcome to season two of the Getting About Orientation podcast! Our host Jennifer kicks us off by providing a brief overview of what to expect this semester.
Jennifer wraps up season 1 by chatting with Jared Logan on important dates and reminders going into your first fall semester at USC.
Jennifer sits down with Nora Williams from University Housing to share important reminders and things to know about move-in day(s) in August at South Carolina.
Jennifer sits down with Katie Hopkins and Yasmen Balogun from University 101 Programs to discuss the nationally recognized first year experience course and the benefits of taking it during your first year at South Carolina.
Jennifers sits down with the Pillars for Carolina team to learn more about this unique, extended orientation program at the University of South Carolina.
One of the most highly anticipated components of New Student Orientation at USC is getting advised for your first semester of classes! Advisors Alexa Dean and Brittany Sparks join us to share all you need to know about your first advising appointment this summer.
We love our transfer students and are so excited to welcome them to campus each year! We wanted to spend time discussing what they can expect during New Student Orientation, as well as some of the resources for success South Carolina has for this student population. Kimberly Dressler from the Student Success Center gets us up to speed!
Sometimes college can feel a bit like alphabet soup. There are so many terms and abbreviations thrown around and it can be difficult at times to get up to speed. This week, graduate assistants Jonathan Moss and Noah Sheridan join us on the mic to define a few of the common terms you may hear on campus at South Carolina. We also spend a few moments sharing how we will support and celebrate first-generation college students this summer during New Student Orientation.
This week, Jennifer is joined by Courtney Buzan from Gamecock Entertainment to give our incoming students a crash course on some of South Carolina's most notable traditions.
Jennifer shares more insight on what families and supporters can expect at New Student Orientation. She is joined by Leena Holt, the director of the Office of Parent and Family Programs, who discusses how families can stay in the loop on all things South Carolina.
On this episode, we sat down with Kayley Safley to learn more about Orientation Leaders, their roles this summer and how they can be there for incoming students and families at South Carolina.
In our second episode, Jennifer sits down with director Alison Leach Hughes where they share information on how to best prepare for New Student Orientation. From what to pack, all the way to how to get ready for your first academic advising appointment, Alison shares her best advice for incoming students, families and supporters.
In our first episode, Jennifer briefly explains what New Student Orientation is at the University of South Carolina and what our goal is with the 'Getting Cocky' podcast.