Real College Talk
Education Podcasts
Real College Talk is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Our mission is to deliver real advice and true stories to make your post-graduation decision truly your own. Our guests include students attending top global universities, high school grads pursuing travel and work opportunities, esteemed counselors, and business professionals alike. Whether we're talking college apps, financial aid, student-athlete life, or college dropout life, trust in us to deliver actionable advice that will empower you and your future one episode at a time. #KeepItReal
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Real College Talk is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Our mission is to deliver real advice and true stories to make your post-graduation decision truly your own. Our guests include students attending top global universities, high school grads pursuing travel and work opportunities, esteemed counselors, and business professionals alike. Whether we're talking college apps, financial aid, student-athlete life, or college dropout life, trust in us to deliver actionable advice that will empower you and your future one episode at a time. #KeepItReal
Language:
English
Website:
https://realcollegetalk.com/
Episodes
We're Taking a Break & Here's Why | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 10
7/12/2020
A year and nearly 50 episodes later, we’re pressing pause on the Real College Talk Podcast. It’s difficult to summarize just how hard this decision has been, but what’s most important is that this is not the end and this is not goodbye. We can’t wait to get back to creating and delivering fresh content that empowers listeners around the world toward personal, academic, and career fulfillment very soon! But at this time, we have come to the tough conclusion that the best way to reclaim our...
Duration:00:08:59
I Can't Pick A Career! | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 9
7/2/2020
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
For such an innocent question, it sure can be intimidating! This week, Nikhil tackles the uncertainty of not having a career path, and how it has shaped his academic, personal, and professional journey. After reflecting on his struggles with picking a career, your host examines how choosing too soon could actually do more harm than good. To wrap up, Nikhil shares how he discovered that, sometimes, uncertainty has its benefits too. There's more to...
Duration:00:08:54
Our Biggest Fears (Confessions of Two College Students) | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 8
6/12/2020
*Before getting to our usual description, we want to first extend our condolences to the family of George Floyd, as well as the countless other individuals who have lost their lives due to racism, violence, and police brutality. Real College Talk is a platform founded on open conversation for the purposes of making educational resources accessible to ALL - not just those with the tools and environmental support for college and career preparation. Upon this foundation, we stand with those who...
Duration:00:22:41
On Falling in Love & Second Choice Schools | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 7
5/20/2020
What's love got to do with it??? This week, we're breaking up our normal episode structure to give you our #real thoughts on what it's like to prepare for going to college. Both of us (Morgan and Nikhil) know what it's like to pick between your first choice school and some other college. And you might be surprised by our advice! In this episode, we're not holding anything back. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
The Real College Talk Podcast is your destination for honest...
Duration:00:17:04
Morgan is going to Vanderbilt!!! | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 6
5/9/2020
Well...the title gives it away! After graduating high school back in May 2019, Morgan took a gap year to explore her passion for business and entrepreneurship. But now, she's so thrilled to share the journey she's been on and how, in a series of plot twists, it's led her to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Listen to the full episode to hear her story, as well as the TOP 5 BIGGEST LESSONS she's learned through working in the real world of business over the course of the past...
Duration:00:25:51
Thinking About Taking a Gap Year??? BEFORE you commit... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 5
4/28/2020
Now more than ever, the spread of coronavirus has made students across the country and around the world consider taking a gap year or gap semester after high school or in the very midst of their college career. But long before the pandemic came around, Morgan and Nikhil became well acquainted with this untraditional, yet increasingly popular approach to education. After Nikhil took a gap semester during his freshman year at University of Notre Dame and Morgan took a gap year immediately...
Duration:00:18:38
What's the Real Cost of Free College? (ft. The Bipartisan Post) | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 4
4/15/2020
In this important election year, the rising cost of college has become a prominent issue in our nation’s political spheres. With new college tuition policies coming right and left, Morgan and Nikhil connected with their friends Tyler Swanson and Luke Webster from The Bipartisan Post to break down solutions to the student-loan debt crisis. In this episode, your hosts analyze what caused the problem of rising tuition, debate the merits of free four-year colleges, and discuss other programs...
Duration:00:28:23
Dear Parents, About College Decisions... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 3
4/6/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
IT'S STILL COLLEGE DECISION SEASON!!! Not only is this a big time for students - this is a big decision for parents and families to weigh in on as well. In this episode, we're digging deep...
Duration:00:17:23
Don't Forget These Factors Before You Choose A College... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 2
3/30/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
IT'S DECISION SEASON!!! It's so exciting to see all of your hard work come to fruition, and we're right here to help you turn that into two, four, or more years of amazing education. Your...
Duration:00:19:17
Coronavirus Kicked You Out of College? Let's Unite. | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 1
3/16/2020
👉If you are a college-age student who has been isolated, quarantined, or had to face any level of adaptation to your academic life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, please join this exclusive Real College Talk Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/52103...) to connect with other peers around the globe facing the same challenges as you are. At a time when the world shares in sentiments of confusion, frustration, and even fear, we invite you to join Real College Talk in...
Duration:00:10:01
Why Asian-American Culture Clashes With College Admissions | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 17
3/9/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
Fresh off Nikhil's trip to India, your hosts reconnect for an episode that crosses national borders and geographic barriers by tackling the cultural significance of the Asian-American...
Duration:00:13:38
When You're NOT Good Enough (On-Paper) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 16
2/26/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
When was the last time you felt under-qualified? Was it when you applied to college or went for your latest job or internship opportunity? Did they require test scores, work experience, or...
Duration:00:17:20
Mind Your Mind: Mental Health In Your Education | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 15
2/10/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
At Real College Talk, we believe your mental health is just as important as any other part of your health. With the conversation around mental health continuing to grow, Morgan and Nikhil...
Duration:00:18:04
Why I'm Taking A Gap Year! | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 14
1/27/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
Nikhil has a super exciting announcement for the Real College Talk audience this week with his plans to pursue a gap from college. In this episode, he explains the ins and outs of the gap...
Duration:00:13:37
The Truth About College Interviews | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 13
1/21/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
As we dive into the final stretch of 2019-2020 college applications, students across the country and around the world are tackling the anticipated college interview. But how much impact...
Duration:00:22:50
Students Who Really Stand Out In College (ft. Lindsay Davis) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 12
1/14/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
We're back with another insightful episode with the director of Southern Methodist University's Hunt Scholarship Program! To conclude our two-part series, Lindsay explains what makes...
Duration:00:17:13
Inside How Higher Education Really Works (ft. Lindsay Davis) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 11
1/9/2020
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
This week we are joined by Lindsay Davis, Program Director for the Hunt Leadership Scholars Program at Southern Methodist University. Since she graduated from Texas Christian University in...
Duration:00:26:56
You got rejected...Now what? | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 10
12/30/2019
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
Happy New Year! The holiday season is an exciting time for most, but with the release of Early Decision and Early Action decisions as well, it can be a time of mixed emotions and...
Duration:00:25:59
Top 5 Ways to Level Up Your Academic Life with Exercise | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 9
12/24/2019
Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general.
With the New Year coming around the corner, it seems like no one can stop talking about their new exercise routine for their resolution. One thing people forget to tell you: exercise is...
Duration:00:24:15
Fuel Up! Use Nutrition to Level-Up Your College Life | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 8
12/18/2019
Fuel up! Did you know that your nutrition could be THE catalyst to boosting you performance in class/work, energy level throughout the day, mood, and life in general? That’s right – research shows that nutrition accounts for 75% of body composition and overall health compared to exercise, which only accounts for 25%. In this episode, Morgan dives into the details of how better nutrition can equate to a better student life with her top 7 tips for improving your nutrition in college and young...
Duration:00:31:16