BS in BS: A College Survival Guide

Jack, an oenophile of only the finest wines, joins the podcast to help Octavio and Mando peel back the many layers of this onion we call life. The episode ferments into a lovely full-bodied conversation about the dynamics of being on a professional team in the workforce. We also dive into the common frustrations faced with most undergraduate curricula. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/slow-mo-dreams License code: DCHKH4DWDCIUAIIB --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A good teacher can make all the difference in one's success by sparking curiosity and creating lifelong learners. Kianna talks the importance of setting boundaries when navigating roommate relationships and pulls back the curtain on how she handles shaping the minds of the next generation. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: JG8WM6KWXJNBSUBF --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mats and boards may break our bones, but Master's degrees and financial obstacles will never hurt us. The last and final college roommate, Kevin, joins to discuss his coffee-fueled 5-year BS/MS in Engineering experience and all the injury-prone shenanigans we got into in college. Mando and Octavio also dive into some financial advice for dealing with some of life's biggest events. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: LKBO96DWIAUTWSPN --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Engineer, Consultant, Analyst, Manager, and MBA candidate. Sydney describes her career path and how a BS degree doesn't have to be the end-all-be-all to your life story. Everyone's life path is different, unique, and special. Go with the flow and embrace every opportunity presented. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/campfire License code: IYT0BYJO3EDEQ2DI --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Whether you failed a class or just want to get ahead on your BS in BS degree, this is the first course offered in our first summer intersession. Servando, our guest lecturer, shares his time when it all finally clicked and he realized that he learned much more in college than he thought. The man made an AI robot for goodness sake. Need I say more? Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/the-classic-groove License code: T4E99HZEI4CQZ3NK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This freshman year of the podcast has been a tremendous learning experience that parallels the freshman year of college very well. For the comprehensive season final, Octavio and Mando discuss the nightmare that is campus parking and bear traps of tenured professors. They also reflect on some topics our previous guests thought deserved a deeper dive like the strangest things that happened during college. This finals study session's drinks are sponsored by none other than Balls to the Walls. Check out the amazing stuff Erica is working on now at https://www.instagram.com/ballstothewallsokc/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/cherry-blossom License code: 7ICBK2ZKEDMSLR2N --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

People have fears, anxieties, and insecurities and that's OK! Teylor joins the podcast to have a heart-to-heart with Mando and Octavio and share the growth that has come from these very real issues. She also recounts how Michelle Obama changed her college trajectory forever. Listen in so you can remind yourself that you are amazing, you should believe in yourself, and see yourself for what other people see you.  Follow Teylor on her travel adventures on her YouTube Channel. Music from Uppbeat: http://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/its-all-good License code: AORM48H1NNB9N93J --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

To Co-op or Not To Co-op. That is the question. A very close friend of the show and avid marathoner pays a visit to Mando and Octavio in this whimsical episode. Paulina elegantly reminds us that college is a marathon, not a sprint. Therefore, you should savor and take advantage of every moment even if that means saying yes to a semester-long Co-op. Follow Paulina on her running adventures on her Instagram: @the_millionth_health_gram. Who knows, she may soon be running near you! Music from Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/6pm License code: BTLCVVFBF6UGRYOC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thought you could fork over a ton of money and leave with a piece of paper and the secret to life? Think again. Bryan spits philosophical fire as he walks us through a few things you won't learn in college like: suiting up being the key to finals, and some "not financial advice" on how to be financially independent. When the drinks are flowin', the philosophical fire is roarin'. Make sure to follow and subscribe to Bryan's YouTube channel as he discovers the Pacific Northwest. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times License code: MTWE8HQBNLBLAY0E --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

All subject matter experts started somewhere. For Maddy, it was her time bearing the frigid cold at Michigan Tech that sparked her 3D Printing interest. Some people might feel sorry for her having to deal with the frosty winters, but she is the one that is sorry........sorry for everyone that missed out on the creative ways to stay warm, the rich traditions overflowing with liquid courage, and ultimately some of the fondest memories of her life. Please drink responsibly and remember to never do two illegal things at once! Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshine License code: U1IV2WC4FZUB8DFS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Not to be confused with Nike's Just Do It. From the smallest task to the biggest decision, sometimes all it takes is just starting. Our guest and Co-Founder of Good Boys Skate, Bryant gives his advice on not just succeeding in college but also in life using the Just Start It approach. Check out the latest content from Bryant and Good Boys Skate on their Instagram and YouTube pages. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's lesson plan, we bring you a Gen Ed that everyone has to take to get their BS in BS: Roommate Etiquette 101. Gerald joins the podcast to spill the beans on some of the Golden Rules for Roommates that the BS in BS hosts broke during college. Listen to find out how to avoid those rookie mistakes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are all driven by something whether we know it or not. For Erica, it was people underestimating her. Listen as she describes her underrated gateway to college that led her to become a successful engineer and business owner of Balls to the Walls. Check out the amazing stuff Erica is working on now at https://www.instagram.com/ballstothewallsokc/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Remember the time that a little too much liquid courage helped you find a risque side hustle? The Rocket Investor sure does. Mando and Octavio are joined by the Rocket Investor to discuss navigating the financial side of college and the daunting topics of credit cards, student loans, and budgeting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In college, designated drivers are of the utmost importance and should be used every time you are having a little too much fun. Listen to the cautionary tales on how to improve DD'ing skills, to avoid causing an unwanted mess in your vehicle. Our special guest, Ness, questions his friendship decisions by rediscovering these late-night memories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Mando and Octavio talk to future Dr. Nemo about the threat of robots to the human race. Dr. Nemo also provides his eloquent perspective on finding your identity throughout college and growing close to your peers through struggles. The discussion is topped off with the valuable lesson of partying hard after working hard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app