Students who are LGBTQ may be wondering what type of environment they’ll encounter when they get to ASU. In this episode, Molly and Ben talk with Itzel Romero, an ASU student who is chapter president of a sorority for queer women and transgender folks, about what it’s like to be LGBTQ at ASU.

The LGBTQ community at ASU

For a college student, there’s nothing like receiving a care package from home. But it can be a struggle deciding what to put in your student’s package. In this episode, Molly and Ben share their pro tips on what your student really wants to find when they open their care package. And they’ll answer the age-old question: Are gift cards impersonal or are they the perfect gift?

Family episode: How to put the “care” in care package

Before your student goes off to college to learn about big things, there are some small, day-to-day things they should learn. From laundry to cooking to car maintenance, hear Molly and Ben talk about what their parents taught them — and what they wish they had taught them — before they headed out on their own.

Family episode: What to teach your student before they go to college

Family Weekend is your chance to see your student’s college environment now that they’re getting settled in to their new life as a college student. In this episode, Molly and Ben talk about what it was like when their parents came for Family Weekend and why you shouldn’t miss it.

Family episode: What is Family Weekend?

Continuing the Choosing What to Study series, Molly and Ben look at engineering at ASU by talking with Madi W., a mechanical engineering major in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Choosing What to Study: Engineering

At ASU, we say that we teach you how to learn, but we can also teach you how to teach. The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has helped countless students realize their dream of becoming a teacher. In this episode, Molly and Ben talk with Paul M., an ASU student who plans to become a high school chemistry teacher, about his experiences in the education program.

Choosing What to Study: Education and teaching

Science is always a fascinating subject, and there are tons of different career routes you can take if you choose to study a science program. In this episode, Molly and Ben talk with Sabrina L., a biochemistry major at ASU about her experiences studying science.

Choosing What to Study: Science

Your parents have been a huge part of your life, like, since you were born. But when you get to ASU, that’s probably going to change. They’ll still BE there for you, but they won’t be THERE for you. It’s complicated. In this episode, Molly and Ben share what it was like for them to not constantly have their parents in their lives anymore, and they share tips on how to navigate your new relationship with your folks.

How to break up with your parents

When you get to ASU, you’ll probably be living in a residence hall, and that means you’ll have roommates. In this episode, Molly and Ben break down all you need to know about roommates — how to find them, what to do if you run into conflict with them, and how Dungeons and Dragons might be the best way to get to know them.

Roommates: The good, the bad and the ugly

If you like exploring, you should definitely explore anthropology, sociology and cultural studies. In this episode of our Choosing What to Study series, Molly and Ben talk to anthropology and geography double major Dean who discusses his area of study. And yes, Indiana Jones did have an influence on his program choice.

Choosing What to Study: Anthropology, sociology and cultural studies

If you’re planning to come to Arizona State University, there are a few things to know before you start. Inside ASU offers info to get you ready for your ASU experience. Join two Sun Devils who share tips they’ve picked up, and before you know it, you’ll be ready to confidently start your Sun Devil adventure.

This literally helped answer all of my questions about college. I&#39;m so much less anxious.

Kills the nerves

This really helped me get an overview of ASU and preparing for student life. Love the hosts!

Great for an incoming student

Inside ASU

Hindsight is 20/20. Just when you get the hang of college life, it will be time for you to graduate. Wouldn’t it be nice to know now, when you’re just starting, all those things you don’t learn in orientation? Hear Emily, who’s about to graduate, and Ben, who has a couple years of college under his belt, talk about the things they wish they knew when they were just starting at ASU.

Things every freshman should know

If you’ll be living on campus at ASU, you might be wondering — what am I supposed to bring? You don’t want to bring too much, but you certainly don’t want to bring too little, either. Listen to Emily and Ben share their advice about the best things to pack. And find out Ben’s pro tip about bringing your cold-weather clothes to ASU.

What to bring (and not bring) to ASU

Did you know that ASU offers a way for you to meet new friends before you even get to campus? It’s called devil2devil, a social network for admitted ASU students. You can talk about anything with your fellow future Sun Devils like where you’ll be living and what you’ll be studying. You can even post random pictures of wildlife, if that’s your thing. (Apparently, it’s Ben’s thing.) Listen to Molly and Ben introduce you to devil2devil.

How you can begin connecting with other students before you start at ASU

You may have an idea in your mind of what sorority or fraternity life is like. And it’s probably wrong. (There are no togas.) In this episode, Molly and Ben talk with Hanna and Alex, two ASU students who are active in Greek life. Listen to them explain what it’s like to be in a sorority or fraternity, how to go about joining, and how ASU Greek life is amazingly diverse.

Greek is great! What it’s like to be part of a sorority or fraternity at ASU.

If you live in the Phoenix area, there’s no way you can miss that ubiquitous ranking. On buses and billboards, it shouts: ASU is the #1 school in the U.S. for innovation. But what does that even mean and why should it matter to an ASU student? In this episode, Molly and Ben talk to Jonah Hrkal — the ASU student host of the podcast Innovation Happens — about innovation at ASU and how it adds up to amazing opportunities for students.

What does #1 in innovation even mean?

ASU was founded in 1885. After more than 130 years, it’s no surprise that the university is steeped in lots of rich tradition. Hear Emily and Ben talk about some of ASU’s bigger traditions, and find out who the inspiration for Sparky the Sun Devil was.

ASU traditions all Sun Devils need to know

When Emily started at ASU, she was a little nervous about living on campus and having a roommate she never met before. Find out how the experience ended up being for her, and learn why Ben appreciates living on campus every time he needs a stapler.

What’s it like to live on campus at ASU?

The Tempe campus is the oldest and largest of ASU’s four main campuses, and is home to thousands of students — including Emily and Ben. Hear them discuss the benefits and challenges of being a student on such a large campus, and find out how long it really takes to walk from one end to the other.

The campus files: ASU’s Tempe campus

The Phoenix area has some of the best weather eight months out of the year. But it’s no secret that it can get pretty hot at the beginning of the fall semester and end of the spring semester, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. In this episode, Emily and Ben share their best tips for staying cool at ASU.

It’s getting hot in here

Buses, bikes, shuttles, light rail. You’ll have many ways to get to ASU, around ASU and to other ASU campuses. In this episode, Emily and Ben talk about all the transportation options at ASU.

How to get from here to there at ASU

Classes. Homework. Clubs. Friends. Meals. Laundry. Sleep. When you get to college, you won’t believe all the commitments and activities that take up your time. You might even find you’re having trouble managing it all. Hear Emily and Ben talk about how they’ve learned to manage their time at ASU, and discover Emily’s less-than-eco-friendly way of setting reminders for herself.

I’m late, I’m late for a very important date: Managing your time at ASU.

Should you take notes on a laptop or with a pen and paper? Should you buy the textbook? Where’s the best spot in class to sit? Can you skip a class once in a while? In this episode, Molly and Ben share all their best classroom tips so you can do your best in the classroom.

Tips for succeeding in the classroom

It’s true that a healthy body can mean a healthy mind. If you’re not feeling well, it’s harder to do well in class. So maybe part of your study routine should include a workout routine. And staying in shape at ASU is no sweat. (Well, it’s a little sweat.) In this episode, Molly and Ben introduce you to the Sun Devil Fitness Complex, a state-of-the-art campus gym where the new you begins.

Want to boost your grades? Lift some weights.

Because it’s mandatory, for one. (Unless you’re Emily.) But more than that, New Student Orientation is your chance to learn about all the ASU resources you’ll be using, meet other new Sun Devils, and choose and register for your classes. Listen to Emily and Ben give you all the details on what to expect there.

Why you should go to New Student Orientation

Double majoring has lots of benefits. And some challenges. Listen to Molly (who's double majoring) and Ben (who's getting a minor) talk about their experiences, and learn why ASU's president insists that his children double major in college.

Why you should consider a double major (or at least picking up a minor)

Move-in day at ASU sounds like it would be chaos — a sea of students, with their possessions (and parents) in tow, looking for their dorm rooms. But it's actually a surprisingly smooth experience. Hear Molly and Ben talk about what move-in day is really like at ASU.

A well-oiled machine: move-in day at ASU

When you come to ASU, you really should take advantage of the study abroad program. You can spend a couple weeks or an entire semester studying in another country, meeting its people and learning its culture. Hear Emily and Ben talk to Christian Beem, an ASU student who spent time studying in Barcelona, Spain, and find out what his experience was like.

Can you really study in another country?

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