Episode 10: Yes, Chef!
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!
Jul 26, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Getting Cocky About 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
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Episode 9: The Gamecock CommUnity Shop
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!
Jul 11, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Episode 8: Big Pond, Small Group
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.
May 16, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Episode 7: The Right Fit with Veterans and Military Affairs
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.
May 15, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Episode 6: The Right Fit with Capstone Scholars and TRIO Opportunity Scholars
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.
Apr 24, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Episode 5: The Right Fit with the South Carolina Honors College
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 Veter...
Apr 04, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Episode 4: Safety First
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.
Mar 22, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Episode 3: All About the Families
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.
Feb 29, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Episode 2: We've been waiting for you all summer, and we're so glad you're almost here!
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!
Feb 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode 1: We're SO Back
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.
Feb 02, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Episode 12: Until Next Time
Jennifer wraps up season 1 by chatting with Jared Logan on important dates and reminders going into your first fall semester at USC.
Jun 14, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 11: Honey, I'm Home!
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.
May 31, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 10: The 411 on University 101
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.
May 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Episode 9: Starting the Tradition...Continuing the Transition
Jennifers sits down with the Pillars for Carolina team to learn more about this unique, extended orientation program at the University of South Carolina.
May 02, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8: Take our Advi(sing)
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.
Apr 19, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7: All About the Transfers
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!
Apr 19, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 6: Everybody Talks
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.
Mar 22, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 5: Here's a Health, Carolina!
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.
Mar 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4: Bring the Family!
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.
Feb 21, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode 3: You Can't Spell 'Carolina' Without 'OL'
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.
Feb 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2: How to Prepare for New Student Orientation
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.
Jan 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1: Finding the Place Where You Belong
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.
Jan 11, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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