SpringPath: The Podcast

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Gordon College's Sara Peck and Deborah Sullivan. Gordon College is a "four seasons" Christian College focused on helping students reach their goals. As a very outdoorsy campus, this is the perfect place for students who like to hike and swim while they complete their studies. You can create your own major at this school and overall, the academics are very individualized. For more information please contact admissions@gordon.edu or go to Springpath.net to see if Gordon College is a match for you.

Mike Cardinal interviews the Dean of Health and Human services at SCSU, Sandra Bulmer. She discusses the strides that SCSU has made for not only the physical campus but also the students and the services that help students. They have a strong focus on hands-on learning and will give you a lot of experiences that most Health and Human Service programs won't. If you have any questions, please contact bulmers1@southernct.edu or go to Springpath.net to see if SCSU is a match for you!

Mike Cardinal interviews Liberty Hsiung and Karla Reigosa from École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL Hospitality Business School). This School is an international school as it is located in Switzerland, but there isn't a huge language barrier because it's a very international campus. There are a lot of unique things about this campus from their own Michelin Star restaurant, to their dress code, to the strong sense of hands-on learning around campus. They discuss how a hospitality degree is very versatile so you can go into almost any industry with what you learn at this school. As one of the top Hospitality Schools worldwide, you are sure to get a 5-star education at EHL. For more questions, please contact admissions@ehl.ch or go to ehl.edu and thanks for listening!

Mike Cardinal Interviews our special guest from UConn Admissions, Jomaira Rincon. She talks about the benefits of attending the University of Connecticut such as the campus, athletics, academic support and opportunities for internships or getting involved. They also have a big culture of volunteering and community outreach. If you have any questions or want to reach out, please visit uconn.edu or email beahusky@uconn.edu. Thanks for listening!

Mike Cardinal Interviews Lily Nardozzi who gives us the inside scoop to all things Etown College. Make sure to schedule a tour of their amazing campus on one of Elizabethtown's famous "chocolate days". Lily discusses programs that make Etown great and how easy it is to get into studying abroad with their college. For more information or any questions you may have, please email Lily at nardozzil@etown.edu or go to etown.edu. Thanks for listening!

Mike Cardinal interviews Carli Colavolpe for our second Albertus Magnus episode. She explains what makes the school so great including things like location, programs, job placement and scholarships. She also highlights new opportunities coming to Albertus Magnus such as a nursing Co-Op and a brand new Womens Ice Hockey team. If you have any questions for Carli, you may contact her at Carli.Matrisian@albertus.edu. Thanks for watching!

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Todd St Vrain, Regional Manager, North America for the University of Melbourne. Located in the city of Melbourne, Australia, the school offers a picturesque “Ivy League” campus setting with proximity to the city of Melbourne and all its amenities. Todd shares his concept of “Affordable access to excellence” positioning the University of Melbourne as a top 25 choice globally. We cover the schools “Exchange Program” allowing students to spend a semester with multiple Ivy League schools in the US and other schools globally. For more information reach out to Todd with additional questions: todd.stvrain@unimelb.edu.au

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Adam Jaquish, Assistant Director for Admissions at Clarkson University. Set in upstate New York, the Clarkson campus is only 1 hour from Ottawa and 1.5 hours from Montreal. Adam shares the uniqueness of campus life with skylight tunnels connecting each of the academic buildings and how 100% of all students receive professional experience prior to graduation. 80% of faculty are active in research, providing opportunities for students to work side by side in labs with professors in their first year. Adam shares information on its school of business international studies programs as well as its programs with other nearby college campuses. For more information reach out to Adam: ajaquish@clarkson.edu

Mike Cardinal sits down with Beata Williams to talk about studying abroad at Bocconi University. Beata explains how important it is to have a “go getter” attitude when studying there because the students that are more proactive are the ones that typically succeed. She also talks about some of the benefits of being immersed in the Italian culture and how to stay a couple steps ahead of the language barrier. Bocconi isn't overwhelmingly easy to get in to but once you do, they have great opportunities for internships and programs that will help you in your future. For more information, contact Beata Williams at beata.williams@unibocconi.it Chapters: -Guest Background 0:54 -Immersive and proactive culture 2:38 -Getting help through the process 4:47 -Campus Life 8:08 -Language Barrier 10:15 -Academics 11:31 -Admission requirements 12:50 -Internships 15:13 -Contact Info 18:01

Mike Cardinal hosts this episode with guest Michael Splann, from Providence College. Michael talks about the benefits of their campus tour because podcasts, websites and articles are great, but nothing compares walking the campus in person. A unique part of Providence academics is that all students are required to take western civilization which is set up to teach not only the content but also the soft skills like oral debate and teamwork. There are also hundreds of internships and community service opportunities at Providence granting access to all the experiences you need as a college student. For more information, contact Michael Splann at msplann@providence.edu   Chapters: - Guest Background 0:38 - Campus life 2:42 -First Year student info 6:58 -Academics 9:16 -Successful student tips 15:51 -Community Service opportunities 19:34 -Internships/Job Placement 22:02 -Closing Info 27:19

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Nicollette Bordo, Senior Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at Marywood University. With a mix of old and modern architecture, the campus sits on the outskirts of Scranton, PA with only a couple hour commute to Philly or NYC. Nicollette shares the uniqueness of the “Family Friendly” approach Marywood provides its students and community. Starting with orientation (which includes a program for parents) to its programs with student and faculty provided services Marywood delivers through its on-campus Nursing Home, Elementary School, Psych Clinic and more all open to the public. For more information reach out to Nicollette: nbordo@maryu.marywood.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Matt Wallace, Director of Admissions for Plymouth State University. A New England College Town where the school and the town co-exist, Matt describes the rural surroundings and outdoor amenities available to students. Get a jump on the fall semester with “Panther Days”, a 3-Day meet and greet with club activities, concerts and 40+ events. Matt share the strength of the schools programs and the “Cluster Learning” approach to receiving a Bachelors Degree. Students think outside the box as they get involved with “Tackling a Wicked Problem” and find support through the Academic & Career Advising Center combined with the Living Alumni Network. For more information reach out to Matt: mlwallace@plymouth.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Carli Matrisian, Admissions Counselor, Athletic Liaison and Head Softball Coach for Albertus Magnus. Carli emphasizes her recipe for success, “Get out of your dorm and get involved with your surroundings.” Albertus offers a 50-acre campus in the college town of New Haven, CT where you can walk to the beach, experience the history of New Haven or drive to NYC or Boston. We also cover the investments Albertus Magnus makes in the success of their students to maintain a 97% employed or masters bound graduate statistic which is well above the national average. Reach out to Carli with questions: carli.matrisian@albertus.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Jeff Albright, Admissions Advisor for SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Located in the rural setting of Utica, NY, Jeff discusses beautiful surroundings coupled with the technological advancements SUNY Poly provides. With multi-million dollar investments in Labs and Research facilities, it is not uncommon for students to work side by side with employees from NASA or the US Air Force. Jeff shares information on core programs providing success with Nursing & Psychology degrees while also discussing cutting edge programs in Nano Scale Technology. Reach out to Jeff with additional questions: albrigj@sunypoly.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Lauren Checo, Senior Assistant Director at Manhattan College. Set in the Bronx of New York, this quiet campus is a short subway ride to NYC. Lauren shares her views on “Pick your own adventure”. Choose to enjoy the quad as you walk across campus or plan your afternoon with a Broadway show, Yankees game or the Met. Lauren speaks to the STEM programs Manhattan College has to offer and the support each student receives starting day 1 on campus. The career development center encourages 1st year internships for real world experience combined with research in the newly built “Higgins” lab. For more information reach out the Lauren: lcheco01@manhattan.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Cait Huseman, Assistant Director for the American University of Rome. Many believed Rome was the center of the universe and now you can live there while completing a 4yr degree. Cait shares views on how the school uses “Rome” as its classroom, touring the Colosseum with your morning studies and sketching Michelangelo's Pieta in the afternoon. The school also offers academic “Field Trips” so you can spend the weekends in Greece, Ireland, Progue and more. For more information reach out to Cait: c.huseman@aur.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Keith Robichaud, AVP and Dean of Admissions for Curry College. Set on a 135 Acre campus in the blue hills of Milton, MA you can take advantage of skiing and snowboarding in the morning, then jump on the “T” for a short ride into downtown Boston for the afternoon. Keith covers the importance of supporting each student for success with Academic, Social and Mental Health focus through the Curry “Partnership Program”. Each student receives a mentor to help navigate the campus and access resources with ease. Keith goes into details about Curry's dedication to Career and Global Development and the strength of the Curry Network. For more information reach out to Keith: krobichaud@curry.edu

Have you considered attending University in London? SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Gabriela Mendez from the Middlesex University London as she travels through North and South America helping students find their path. Learn how US High School standards combined with English as the primary language in London makes it easier to qualify. Gabriela shares how academic cycles are shorter by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in 3 years and Master's in 1 year and FAFSA is accepted. Consider opening yourself up to school and work diversity with an international experience.

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Nilvio Perez, Director of First Year Admissions for Southern Connecticut State University. Nilvio shares his viewpoint of how successful students “Build their Network” and how SCSU's campus and location in the college city of New Haven, CT is the perfect place to do it. Combining social benefits with professional opportunity, we discuss historical sites like Toad's Place for music and the birthplace of the hamburger, as meet ups for clubs and internships. Nilvio also shares SCSU's unique approach for students to “Explore” their first year and we touch on an active cognizance for Social Justice. Reach out to Nilvio with additional questions: perezn18@southernct.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Alexandra Bernardo, Admissions Counselor for UMass Boston. Alexandra breaks down the differences between the 4 UMass Schools and shares the uniqueness of UMass Boston. We talk about the 120-acre campus on the Columbia Point Peninsula providing the best of both worlds, ruralness of the campus with Boston “city life” right next door. UMass Boston is known for its diversity being #1 in New England and #3 Nationwide which provides 100s of clubs and organizations to join when you get there. Aligning to your career is important and Alexandra hints at departmental changes which merge academic advisement with career services to fast track your success. Reach out to Alexandra with questions: Alexandra.Bernardo@umb.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Josh Hurlock from CHESLA, Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority. Josh gives the unique approach CHESLA takes to helping students (and parents) pay for their education. This episode covers the strategic approach to searching for free money through scholarships and grants, then focusing on student loans to cover the balance. We uncover how to pay for school, but more importantly how to keep compounded fees down while building up a solid credit score to use when you graduate.

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal talks with Exree Hipp, Assistant Director of Admissions for Virginia Tech. Exree echoes V-Tech's culture and moto “That I May Serve” sharing stories of contributions and student efforts giving back to “Relay for Life” and “The Big Event”. V-Tech known on a national scale for its success with Football, Basketball and Baseball programs (as fans literally set off the earthquake Richter scale), Exree shares the underlying fabric connecting all V-Tech students to a successful and bright future through their alumni network. Reach out to Exree with questions: ehipp@vt.edu

SpringPath host Mike Cardinal interviews Jim Bologa CEO & President of Porter and Chester Institute. Jim shares key insights and benefits to starting out with a technical certification. How selecting a shorter 30–50-week program is cost effective and gets you working in the field much faster than a 4 year school. We cover the benefits of how “real-life” experience can help guide or change your career path and you can always come back for next-level education as you grow.

In this episode of SpringPath The Podcast Host Mike Cardinal interviews a Nursing Professional Ola, who graduated from Central Connecticut State University's Nursing School Program. Ola talks about her path from high school through the nursing program at CCSU and her work-life balance as a full-time nurse today. Ola shares her passion and dedication to her profession with real life stories, which can help you decide if becoming a nurse is the right path for you.

In this episode host Mike Cardinal interviews a finance professional and graduate of Central Connecticut State University's Finance Program Mike Griz. Mike shares his story on why he selected CCSU and the multiple options for job placement a finance degree offers. Mike also touches on the amazing internships and programs CCSU provided to help land his first job. Mike shares an interesting perspective on how he now hires graduates coming out of a program like CCSU's School of Business what he considers “successful traits” in a recent graduate.

SpringPath Host Mike Cardinal interviews Chair of the Nursing Program at Central Connecticut State University Dr. Catherine Thomas. Learn what it takes to get accepted into the Nursing program, why the program is unique and how Catherine and her team help you with amazing job placement when you graduate.

We talk with Dr. Lisa Frank, Finance Chair from the School of Business: Finance department.  Lisa's guidance grants experience and opportunity to multiple career path's upon graduating with a degree in Finance.   

We interview Alick Letang with CCSU admissions team.  His happiness shines through as he shows love for his job and hopes all students find their happiness as first year students at CCSU.  His door is always open!