WE'RE BACK -- almost -- and trying something a little new. This episode will act as a quick recap for anyone who is new and some information about the future of "Non-Trad Undergrad" along with a chat Sara and Jenn had in December 2020.Please li

Episode 15: You gotta be your own duck

Jul 6th, 2020 31m 7s

Recorded on 7/5/20, Jenn and Sara cover the current Black Lives Matter protests, how systemic racism contributes to inequities for Black non-traditional students, plus details about how we're going to continue the podcast now that Jenn has grad

Episode 14: Everything is just weird

Jul 6th, 2020 25m 51s

Recorded on 5/17/20, Sara and Jenn cover... JENN'S GRADUATION!!! and how weird it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Rated E for mild swearing.Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @nontradundergradpodInstagram: @nontradundergradpodTwitter: @

Episode 12: The Social Distancing Episode

Apr 12th, 2020 43m

Recorded on 3/22/20, Jenn and Sara chat on Zoom, from their respective homes, about everything that happened in the prior weeks regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and how they're dealing with "the new normal," including VCU moving classes

Episode 13: The Stay at Home Episode

Apr 12th, 2020 45m 23s

Recorded on 4/12/2020, Sara and Jenn still record from their respective homes, covering how the first three weeks of their classes went after having moved online, their thoughts on how VCU has handled the transition, and what's keeping them san

Episode 11: Thunderdome Terror of Middle School

Mar 10th, 2020 47m 49s

Sara and Jenn talk about group projects (ugh) and balancing the stakes (grades) and compassion when group partners aren’t pulling their weight. They also talk about writing difficult papers (that cursor won’t move by itself), graduation, and th

Episode 10: Know Before You Go

Feb 23rd, 2020 35m 7s

Sara and Jenn interview their friend Elliott Martin, a junior and History major at VCU (and fellow non-traditional student, obvs). They discuss Elliott's journey to finding his major, finding the right school for him, and finding his passion. T

Episode 9: Growth!

Feb 9th, 2020 39m 17s

It's two weeks into the Spring semester and Sara and Jenn are adjusting to new classes and new professors. Sara grapples with (more) group projects while Jenn discusses how neurodivergence can impact school choices. Plus, are today's traditiona

Episode 8: Cautious Optimism

Jan 26th, 2020 57m 38s

Jenn and Sara catch up since the last episode, discussing their winter breaks and excitement over their upcoming Spring classes. Topics include squeaky chairs, online classes, the gig economy, and the scourge that is TopHat. Rated "E" for some

Episode 7: Same feels. It me.

Jan 12th, 2020 48m 55s

It's the end of the semester!!! Hear the relief in Jenn and Sara's voices!! To celebrate, Sara and Jenn interview each other so you can get to know their non-traditional student stories. Jenn's story involves an unplanned pregnancy and "Hunger

Episode 6: Spice to the rice.

Jan 12th, 2020 42m 50s

Sara and Jenn interview Ada Romano, a journalism major at VCU. Ada discusses the challenges that come with being only a few years older than a regular traditionally-aged student (yet feeling way older than them). Topics also include tuition rei

Episode 4: Don't Let Your Age Stop You

Jan 12th, 2020 39m 16s

Sara and Jenn interview their friend Mary Rozycki, a fellow non-traditional student getting her Post Baccalaureate certificate in Statistics at VCU and all-around delightful person. Topics include Mary's story around coming back to school, deal

Episode 5: Insider Info FTW!

Jan 12th, 2020 45m 26s

It's November (2019). We're tired. It's midterms. We're in the depths of the fall semester grind. And we're looking forward to Thanksgiving Break! Jenn also discusses what it's like getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Rated "E"

Episode 3: Week 100

Jan 12th, 2020 38m 23s

Fall semester is in full swing and Sara and Jenn are feeling the full effect of it. They discuss overcomplicating assignments and whether that's a non-traditional student thing or not, following campus rules and whether that's a non-traditional

Episode 1: It's Starting to Happen!

Jan 12th, 2020 33m 50s

Meet Sara and Jenn, two non-traditional college students at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA as they prepare for the Fall 2019 semester. Topics include which classes they're taking, dealing with perfectionism, the ways uni

Episode 2: Stiletto Professor

Jan 12th, 2020 44m 21s

Sara and Jenn are back after the first two weeks of Fall classes. Both Sara and Jenn are obsessed with Sara's marketing professor, Sara's not loving taking classes in Snead, Jenn's classes are all over the place, and Sara talks about finally de

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