https://www.svsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ en-us © 2022 Saginaw Valley State University SVSU Admissions Office This podcast is for prospective students by current SVSU students that explores many of the topics prospective students tell us are important. From visiting campus to orientation programs, and more, we use student examples and professional help to make the transition to SVSU comfortable and successful. For questions or future topics you would like us to explore, please contact us at admissions@svsu.edu. episodic Saginaw Valley State University admissions@svsu.edu false Intro and Orientation – Getting Ready to SOAR 204738 Your hosts, and current SVSU students, Maddie and Jayson welcome you to their new podcast - Best of the Nest. A podcast by students for students to help you navigate picking a college that’s best for you or giving you tips for success in your first year as a college student! Fri, 20 May 2022 11:15:11 EDT How to Decide a Major 207707 Deciding what you`re going to study happens differently for everyone. Some students know right away, some are on the fence, and some have no idea! Your hosts, and current SVSU students, Maddie and Jayson talk with McClain Mercer, one of our SVSU tour guides, as he talks about how he came to choose the major he`s in right now and what he could possibly be changing it to next. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:05:48 EDT Applying to Colleges 207916 Many students think that applying to a university means committing to that university. One of the student workers in the Office of Admissions, Megan Onesko, is here along with Maddie and Jayson to give you all the ins and outs of applying to the universities you may be considering, especially SVSU. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:50:24 EDT How to Get Involved 210354 Getting involved in college can seem really intimidating. We’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to be! There are a ton of ways to get involved right when you get to campus or even before you get there. Our friend and super involved student, Toni Gjerkaj, talks about the best ways to get involved on campus and when. Follow @svsu_club_red on Instagram and DM us for questions you'd like answered. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:32:01 EDT Time Management 211270 Ever wonder how college students can be involved, take a full class load, have a job, and still have time for themselves? On this episode, nursing student, Emma Bell, and student athlete, Tyler Burrell talk through their involvement and how they manage their schedules and the stress that comes with it. We would love to hear from you. Follow @svsutours on Instagram and DM us about future topics. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:44 EDT Everything About Move-in 211304 Moving into a dorm for the first time can be overwhelming! How do you know what to bring or leave at home? For our next episode: The Dos and Don’ts of Move-in, Maddie and Jayson are joined by a Resident Assistant, Wesley Hampton, to talk through how to make your move in as smooth as possible. See housing details at svsu.edu/housing. Follow @svsutours on Instagram and DM us with questions or topics Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:30:50 EDT The First Week 211305 For many incoming students, the first week of college is the most stressful. This episode, we are joined by students Nicole Enderi (a Saginaw native) and Anessa Cantu (from Adrian, MI), to provide insight on what your first week will really be like. Learn more about campus activities at svsu.edu/officeofstudentlife. Follow @svsutours on Instagram and DM us with questions and topic suggestions. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:30:12 EDT Financial Aid 213484 Join Maddie, Jayson, and Brooke from our Financial Aid Office to talk about all things money! Cost is usually a huge factor in deciding what college you want to go to if not the most important factor for some families. Listen to our discussion and learn some tricks and tips on how to save money and apply for scholarships! More at svsu.edu/financialaid. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:26:07 EST Finding the right college for you 214130 Maddie and Jayson are joined by Elijah, a first-year Exercise Science major, and Megan, a third-year Spanish and Creative Writing double major, to talk about what they did to find their best fit! If you don’t know where to start, start here with some tips and tricks from us. See if SVSU is your best fit with a campus visit - svsu.edu/visit. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:20:51 EST Exams and how to survive them 215518 Join Maddie and Jayson and guests Claire and Dana as they EXAMine how to make it through exam week! College exams can be tough, but we’re tougher. Whether you’re a freshman, like Dana, or a graduating senior, like Claire, we’re here to help guide you through it. Check out SVSU tutoring support at svsu.edu/caa. Connect with us on Instagram @svsutours and send feedback and/or additional questions. Tue, 7 Feb 2023 09:44:25 EST Spotlight on Majors - Finance 216208 This week, Maddie is joined by 4th-year Jack and 3rd-year Trevin to talk about their time as finance students in the Scott L. Carmona College of Business. Learn about the opportunities they’ve experienced, their post-graduation plans, and how they manage their time as an active participant in clubs and organizations. Learn more about a degree in finance at svsu.edu/financebba. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:44:03 EDT Season 2 Episode 1 - New Year New Hosts 223613 NEW HOSTS ALERT. As Maddie and Jayson enter their final year at SVSU, they had to pass the baton to our new hosts for the Best of the Nest podcast: Elijah and Nicole. Join these two as they introduce themselves, talk about what their favorite season on campus is and what they’re looking forward to this year for the podcast. We can’t wait for this new season of Best of the Nest! Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:58:10 EDT Season 2 Episode 2 - School Traditions 223901 On this episode, Elijah and Nicole welcome Chase and Eric to talk about SVSU traditions! Learn about a fraction of the events and programs that hype up our students and bring our campus community together such as Battle of the Valley (formerly known as Battle of the Valleys), the Spirit Rock, Red Pride Picnic, and other favorite SVSU traditions. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:53:41 EST Season 2 Episode 3 - Story Time 224641 Elijah and Nicole are joined by Ethan and KT to talk about how their student experience highlighting some of their favorite happenings. There’s always something to do and it never stops! We’ll also discuss surprising classroom and professor stories and the moments that make being an SVSU student special. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:27:45 EST