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Undergraduate Admissions

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In the Spring Semester of 2017, 15 Yale students decided to make a podcast—after all, the only thing Yale students enjoy more than hearing themselves talk is making the entire Internet hear them talk. The podcast was a class project for English 471, taught by Mark Oppenheimer, but soon became a labor of love that transcended traditional academic activities. It’s a podcast full of Yale stories. It’s not just about the privileged lives of some elitist undergrads—though you’ll inevitably hear a bit of that. But more than that, it’s full of real, unexpected stories: what it’s like to be poor at Yale, what it’s like to work in a dining hall on campus, and what it’s like to be in a room full of naked people. Give it a listen and get a taste of this funny school on the Connecticut coast.
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Episodes

12 - The Lingo We Live By

In Episode 12, Henry delves into the words and phrases that Yalies use on a daily basis, and speaks to some of his peers to get the lowdown on what they all mean. Produced by Henry Zatarain

Aug 29, 201723 min

11 - Intensive Neurochemistry

You thought we’d do a podcast on college student life without talking about drugs? You thought a highfalutin place like Yale wouldn’t have any drugs? Think again. In episode 11, Chen satisfies your curiosities by talking to some of the altered minds at Yale. Before you listen, please be aware that this episode contains some strong language. Produced by Xinyuan Chen

Aug 28, 201721 min

08 - Cuffing Season

John swears that cuffing season is real but that’s the only thing he knows for sure. In episode 8, he looks for answers and maybe a date. Produced by John O’Malley

Aug 25, 201726 min

07 - Dinners, Dining Halls, and Dedication

In Episode 7, Daniela takes you behind the scenes of Yale Dining to hear some stories from four Yale Dining employees. Produced by Daniela Czemerinski

Aug 24, 201727 min

06 - For God, For Country, and For Yale

In Episode 6, Yale senior, Leah, discusses her changing relationship with Judaism over four years at Yale. Please be advised that this episode contains discussion of a sexual assault, as Leah considers the factors that led to changes in her faith and lifestyle – from a freshman year spent in strict observance of Jewish Orthodox laws, to a senior year in which nothing’s quite so clear. Produced by Emma Hathaway

Aug 23, 201725 min

04 - The 2%

Around 69% of Yalies are from the top 20% of the income ladder, while about 2% are from the bottom 20%. In Episode 4, Mahir presents perspectives on the poor student life at Yale, including his own. Produced by Mahir Rahman

Aug 21, 201730 min

03 - Going Up Through Indo

Indonesian is one of the most popular languages at Yale. Rumor has it this is because a lot of athletes take it and the class itself is incredibly easy. But perhaps there’s more to it? In Episode 3, Eve tries to find out. Produced by Eve Sneider

Aug 20, 201726 min

00 - Undergraduate Admissions

Join Undergraduate Admissions for a different kind of Yale tour. We’ll take you through sides of our undergraduate lives at Yale today that you may not have seen before, from dorm rooms to dining halls, from secret societies to nude festivities. Produced by John O’Malley

Aug 17, 20173 min
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