Time and Change

The Ohio State University students Duncan MacKenzie and Richard Giang are joined by recent OSU graduate Rebekah Howson, who is now pursuing a Master of Accounting in the Fisher College of Business. The group discusses Rebekah's experiences interning in the fashion industry with companies like L Brands and Abercrombie and Fitch. Rebekah describes how her experiences, both good and bad, forced her to find her passion for accounting. The podcast wraps up with a discussion on how Greek life helped Rebekah find a community and a deep dive into her cheerleading days.

The Ohio State University students Richard Giang and Duncan MacKenzie are joined by recent graduate Erica Carlson, who now works as a Business Operations Analyst for Sendoso in San Francisco, California. As an undergrad, Erica was involved in Buckeye Leadership Fellows, the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, and co-founded a student organization called Buckeye Ventures. Erica discusses how her involvements and internships in the venture capital, nonprofit, and startup space affected her career aspirations. To wrap up, we take a deep dive into Erica's greatest advice and her love for the outdoors.

The Ohio State University senior undergraduate student, Jayson Velazquez, joins junior undergraduates Richard Giang and Anna Valerius to talk about his extensive career as an advocate for sustainability, social justice, and giving back to the community. From organizing a school supplies drive for his elementary school, to contributing to a 100+ page paper on conservation as a Doris Duke Scholar, to being the president of the 114th class of the Sphinx Senior Honorary, Jayson details how he has laid out a roadmap at Ohio State that he wishes to hand down to underclassmen and future generations to come. To close out, learn about Jayson’s Ohio State hidden gem, plant care tips, and more during our Time & Change Signature Questions and new Deep Dive section.

The Ohio State University undergraduate students Nikhil Desai and Duncan MacKenzie are joined by senior Undergraduate Student Trustee Anand Shah to discuss his role on the board and how COVID-19 has brought out the best in the university's leadership, followed by his philosophies regarding student involvement and wellness at OSU. They wrap up their conversation by discussing Anand's college journey and take a deep dive with some T&C signature questions.

The Ohio State University graduate, Class of 2020, and previous Time and Change host Rohan Makhijani introduces two of the new co-hosts, Richard and Nikhil. They discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of mentorship, and a new segment of deep dive questions, as Rohan says goodbye to the podcast.

Senior undergraduate student and 2020 Rhodes Scholar Henry Wu joins Rohan to discuss his upbringing, experiences, and life beyond Ohio State. Henry discusses his work in pro-human empowerment and anti-human trafficking efforts and they chat about the philosophical implications of tainted donations. 

Jacob Farr joins Rohan to discuss his transition into college after completing his missionary work post-high school graduation, his interest in culture and language, and his passion for serving medically-underserved populations.

Thomas Bowles joins Rohan to discuss the Ohio State experiences that led him to the crown. Tommy reflects on his time in the Mount Leadership Society Scholars Program, in the offices of public servants, and working various internships around the world. Contact: makhijani.rohan@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bowles-606703160/

Juan Tramontin joins Rohan to talk about his upbringing, personal growth, and professional experiences. Juan discusses how he formed his cultural identity, how he has utilized his experiences abroad, and how he has tackled new opportunities and all that Ohio State has to offer. Rohan and Juan discuss excellence, purpose, happiness, stress management, mentalities for growth, and a whole lot more. Contact: makhijani.rohan@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-tramontin/

Nithika Badam joins Rohan to discuss her background and the influence of storytelling on her professional ambitions. She talks about adjusting to college coursework, aligning actions with values, facing rejection, and more.Contact: makhijani.rohan@gmail.comLink: http://www.aptesummit.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithikabadam/

Rohan Makhijani is joined by distinguished educator and innovative chemistry professor Dr. Matthew Stoltzfus, Ph.D. Dr. Fus goes through the 5 H’s and then discusses his instructional style, technology in the classroom, and new tools for learning/teaching chemistry. Dr. Fus shares his thoughts about strategies for student success, discipline, and more. Dr. Fus and Rohan close things off with the set of Time and Change’s signature questions.Contact: Makhijani.rohan@gmail.com

Sam Weiss joins Rohan to discuss how his medical experiences led to his ultimate desire to pursue international policy and humanitarian aid. He discusses his role serving in a Syrian refugee camp in Greece and later working for Save the Children both in Jordan and on Capitol Hill.Contact: makhijani.rohan@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samweiss1/

Megan Mansour joins Rohan to discuss her experience as an organic chemistry teaching assistant, starting a student org chapter, and navigating through health issues while in school.MSF @ OSU: https://osu000.wixsite.com/msfosuContact: makhijani.rohan@gmail.com

Robert DiSalle joins Rohan to talk about his experiences working abroad in Australia, as a student in the Integrated Business and Engineering Program, and as a member of Student Alumni Council. They close things off with a series of Time and Change Signature Questions.

Rohan Makhijani is joined by 2016 OSUCOM Professor of the Year Dr. Alexander Grieco, M.D. Dr. Grieco goes through the 5 H’s and then discusses his upbringing, educational background, and path into medicine. Dr. Grieco shares his thoughts about avoiding burnout, the power of vulnerability, artificial intelligence in medicine, and more. He reflects on how Ohio State has enabled his passions and how his teaching philosophy has adapted to technology. Dr. Grieco and Rohan close things off with the set of Time and Change’s signature questions.Contact: Makhijani.rohan@gmail.com

Rohan Makhijani is joined by marketing expert and international public speaker Dr. Roger Blackwell, Ph.D. to discuss his professional experiences and share his wisdom. Dr. Blackwell talks about his educational background, reflects on his time as a professor at Ohio State, and shares the value of reading books. They close things off with the set of Time and Change’s signature questions.Contact: Makhijani.rohan@gmail.com

Rohan Makhijani is joined by Biomedical Science program manager Mr. Steven Mousetes to discuss his professional experiences at Ohio State in University Honors and pre-health advising (3:09). Steven then breaks down components of the Biomedical Science major (15:01) and later shares his first piece of advice for pre-med students (18:30). Steven talks about what characteristics he has seen in successful pre-health professional applicants (23:18) and gives valuable insights for pre-medical students relating to the importance of metrics (31:16), common mistakes pre-med students make (47:42), and gap years (51:20). They close things off with the set of Time and Change’s signature questions (1:00:06).Contact: Makhijani.rohan@gmail.com

Rohan Makhijani is joined by faculty member Dr. Nicole Kraft to discuss her professional experiences at Ohio State and in pro-sports journalism (9:04). Dr. Kraft then discusses what students can expect should they study journalism at Ohio State (25:20) and how journalism movies play a role in one of her courses (29:30). They later talk about Dr. Kraft’s instructional style and technology integration in the classroom (31:50), and they close things off with the set of Time and Change’s signature questions (44:45).Contact: Makhijani.rohan@gmail.com 

Senior undergraduate student Rohan Makhijani is joined by university alumnus Ryan Shaw to discuss Ryan’s post-graduate experiences (0:24) Ryan shares his insights, the power of meditation to handle stress (3:05), a dancing event that he hosts (12:58), and more about his current life (17:35). They later talk through a broad set of questions about his tattoo, his style, Harry Potter, and fashion tips (21:52). They close things off with a few Time and Change’s signature questions (36:08).

Senior undergraduate student Rohan Makhijani is joined by university alumnus Ryan Shaw to discuss Ryan’s undergraduate experiences. First, they run through the 5 H’s introduction and talk about conversation, criticism, and hand-written notes (0:37). Then they discuss Ryan’s transition into college and his first year at OSU (7:30). They talk about Ryan’s decision to opt out of pre-medical courses and how he managed that shift (16:02), and they continue to discuss Ryan’s undergraduate career up to graduation (24:34).

Senior undergraduate student Rohan Makhijani is joined by university-alumnus and former Student Trustee Jordan Moseley to discuss his experiences with mentorship, leadership, the Sophomore Slump and more (1:05). Then they wrap things up with a series of Time and Change’s signature questions (20:43).

Senior undergraduate student Rohan Makhijani is joined by third-year student Duncan Mackenzie to discuss Duncan’s experiences throughout his academic career. First, they run through the 5 H’s introduction and talk about recent changes to Mason High School (0:26). Then they discuss Duncan’s experiences in undergraduate research, biomedical engineering, athletics, and more (14:50). Lastly, they wrap things up with a series of Time and Change’s signature questions (27:09).

Welcome to Time and Change, the official podcast of The Ohio State University Office of Student Life brought to you by the Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the experiences of outstanding students, staff/faculty, alumni, and the larger Ohio State Community. Contact: Makhijani.rohan@gmail.com