Music can be a constant part of everyday life - our culture, our hobbies, our background noise during daily commutes. But how does a passion for music evolve into a rewarding career? How does studying music in college support students on their professional and life paths?

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley continue their series highlighting inside stories and college prep practicalities from UT Tyler's Music department. School of Performing Arts director Dr. Sarah Roberts and senior Saxophone major Jasper Scharp join the discussion to share what's really happening in collegiate music programs.

Both guests share powerful stories about how music impacted their personal and professional journeys, even since childhood. If you're choosing your degree, preparing for college life, or just curious about other experiences in higher ed, this series is for you.

Have more questions about life inside a Music department? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Want to learn more or connect with UT Tyler's School of Performing Arts? Click the link below!

-Department webpage: https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/departments/performing-arts/

Flashing red sirens and police tape might cross your mind at the phrase "criminal justice" - but the field is much more diverse than just police work.

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley continue their series highlighting inside stories and college prep practicalities from UT Tyler's Social Sciences department. Criminal Justice professor Dr. Rick Helfers and graduate Social Work major Aubrey Fagan join the discussion to share what's really happening in collegiate criminal justice classes. If you're choosing your degree, preparing for college life, or just curious about other experiences in higher ed, this series is for you.

Have more questions about life inside a Social Sciences department? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Want to learn more or connect with UT Tyler's Department of Social Sciences? Click the link below!

https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/departments/social-sciences/

Learning a new language is hard. For Spanish students new to speaking, finding a low stakes space to practice outside of class can sometimes feel like a challenge. Even fluent speakers may sometimes struggle to find a casual setting where they can share their language.

Which is why the Spanish Club was created.

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley spotlight a newly formed club on the UT Tyler campus which is dedicated to providing a fun, lively environment for speaking Spanish. Club President Isabel Viloria and Vice President Ivan Paiz join the discussion, sharing their stories of how the student organization has already begun impacting campus life. Whether you're a native Spanish speaker or just started learning vocabulary words, this episode is for you.

Have more questions about the Spanish Club in college life? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!