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Major Insight

Major Insight

Written by: Miami University
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Find your place and purpose on campus. Honest conversations between college students about choosing majors, getting involved, making friends, finding faculty mentorship, overcoming fears, and more.2019, Miami University Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Parker Prepares to Study Abroad (Part 1: The Adventure Begins)
    Jan 12 2026

    This spring, Major Insight takes you across the Atlantic for a special mini-series that follows our first-ever campus correspondent to Miami University's Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Luxembourg. In this bonus episode, Parker Green talks about her hopes and expectations as she prepares for this life-changing journey to study abroad. Get a first look at what it's like to live and learn in a new country, as we set the stage for this European adventure!

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    18 mins
  • Growth Takes Time
    Dec 16 2025

    Belonging doesn't happen overnight—and that's okay. As a leading campus advocate for mental health, Carson Ebbrecht reflects on facing rejection, finding community, and getting involved. We'll also talk about setting achievable goals, staying motivated, and learning how to lead with purpose. From advocating for student mental health to taking on leadership roles, Carson shares why letting college unfold naturally, showing up for others, and staying open to change can make all the difference.

    Featured Majors: Psychology, Premedical Studies

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    16 mins
  • Become Someone You Never Thought You'd Be
    Nov 19 2025

    Finding yourself can start with a small step that leads to a complete transformation. In this episode, A'Dymond Sammons talks about feeling alone her first semester to becoming a campus leader, mentor, and advocate for others. As president of the Black Leadership Coalition and a regional board member for the National Society of Black Engineers, she explains how overcoming fears and embracing unexpected opportunities helped her flourish into who she is today. We'll also talk about navigating college as a first-gen student, the power of asking for help, and why it's perfectly okay not to have everything figured out from the start.

    Featured Majors: Electrical Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering, English Studies

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    21 mins
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