We all know freshman year is a big turning point. There's orientations, welcome celebrations, loads of "firsts" to experience - but with three more years of college, the changes and growth have only begun.

What happens next?

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley reconvene with two students who appeared on the podcast in their first week of freshman year: Mary Mooney and Dominick Robinette. Now approaching the end of their sophomore year, they discuss the variety of developmental shifts and struggles they've encountered, like juggling school and part-time work, navigating internship applications, and building interpersonal confidence in the classroom. Through it all, they offer insights on how this often-overlooked middle year can be just as pivotal for growth as the first.

Have more questions about surviving and thriving in sophomore year? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Music can be a constant part of everyday life - our culture, our hobbies, our background noise during daily commutes. But how does a passion for music evolve into a rewarding career? How does studying music in college support students on their professional and life paths?

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley continue their series highlighting inside stories and college prep practicalities from UT Tyler's Music department. School of Performing Arts director Dr. Sarah Roberts and senior Saxophone major Jasper Scharp join the discussion to share what's really happening in collegiate music programs.

Both guests share powerful stories about how music impacted their personal and professional journeys, even since childhood. If you're choosing your degree, preparing for college life, or just curious about other experiences in higher ed, this series is for you.

Have more questions about life inside a Music department? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Want to learn more or connect with UT Tyler's School of Performing Arts? Click the link below!

-Department webpage: https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/departments/performing-arts/

Flashing red sirens and police tape might cross your mind at the phrase "criminal justice" - but the field is much more diverse than just police work.

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley continue their series highlighting inside stories and college prep practicalities from UT Tyler's Social Sciences department. Criminal Justice professor Dr. Rick Helfers and graduate Social Work major Aubrey Fagan join the discussion to share what's really happening in collegiate criminal justice classes. If you're choosing your degree, preparing for college life, or just curious about other experiences in higher ed, this series is for you.

Have more questions about life inside a Social Sciences department? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Want to learn more or connect with UT Tyler's Department of Social Sciences? Click the link below!

https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/departments/social-sciences/