Choosing a college is rarely a solo decision. It's a shared journey of excitement and uncertainty. In this special episode, Miami alumna Carolyn Manley reflects on her college years alongside her daughter Madelyn, a high school senior navigating her own college search. Together, they explore what it means to choose a school, step into independence, and build a sense of belonging. From lifelong friendships to moments of doubt and discovery, this intergenerational conversation reveals how college not only shapes students. But also the families who support them.

Confidence isn't something you arrive with—it's something you build along the way. In this episode, Eva Goorskey shares how she went from doubting whether she belonged in engineering to becoming a leader in Engineers Without Borders and a researcher working on an innovative, low-cost prosthetic hand. Along the way, we talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to be "smart," and why asking for help can be one of the most important skills to learn in college.

Featured Majors: Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics

What happens when life feels both wide open and wildly uncertain? In college, that's often where real growth begins. In this episode, Gianna Colarich reflects on stepping away from past paths and learning how to build a new life that doesn't need to fit neatly into any box. We'll also explore the pressure to have a perfect post-grad plan, and why you don't have to have everything all mapped out. Because sometimes the most meaningful path forward isn't a straight line—it's one that leaves room for creativity, courage, and adventure.

Featured Majors: Media and Communications, Theatre