Episodes

  • Feeling Loved
    Feb 16 2024

    In this Valentine's Day exclusive episode, couple Amelie Justo-Sainz and Piero Campos discuss the ins and outs of dating while FLI - including date ideas, unexpected challenges, and advice on making the most of time with your partner while in college.

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    32 mins
  • Feeling Supported
    Mar 5 2023

    We're joined by Amherst College freshmen Beck and Sebastian, who offer up reflections on their experiences applying to community-based organizations (CBOs), which assist diverse students in their admissions processes to various colleges. Learn more about what a community-based organization is and does in this episode as well as how CBOs can help prepare you for both the application process and college itself. 

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    41 mins
  • Feeling Behind
    Feb 28 2023

    What should you be doing in the summers leading up to college to make yourself a stronger applicant for college admissions? What about once you're in college? How do you find summer opportunities? What opportunities should you look for? How do you write about underwhelming summer opportunities in an internship application or resume? We tell all here with visiting FLI student Tristan Moore. 

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Feeling... Cold?
    Feb 21 2023

    We discuss the challenges and highlights of moving out of state for college, specifically to a colder climate. What should you bring? Where will you store your stuff? How cold does it get (really)? How often will you get to visit home? What's traveling like? Any tips or advice for making the transition easier? We cover all of this in tonight's episode of Feeling FLI. 

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Feeling Fraudulent
    Jan 3 2024

    Host Mikayah Parsons sits down with Amherst College sophomore Mel Arthur to discuss how performativity rears its ugly head in the college admissions process and during college even after gaining admission.
    For current and prospective First Generation and/or Low-Income College Students as well as anyone with a general interest in higher education in the United States. 

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    1 hr and 11 mins