Ames Library: Lasting Impressions of the College Experience – A Podcast
Major
English – Writing
Submission Type
Oral Presentation
Area of Study or Work
Journalism and New Media
Faculty Advisor
Michael Theune
Location
CNS E103
Start Date
4-12-2025 11:15 AM
End Date
4-12-2025 12:15 PM
Abstract
In collaboration with Illinois Wesleyan University’s Office of Communications, this project aims to curate a podcast that markets to potential students by diving into the diverse student experience. This project is poised to become a marketing tool for Illinois Wesleyan through a 12-episode series and a fully developed webpage the school can direct potential listeners to. This gives students from a wide range of backgrounds the space to share their stories and how Illinois Wesleyan has impacted them in its own way. Each podcast episode will pop isolating social bubbles, giving listeners a first-hand look at college dynamics, how students handle the pressures and struggles of college, and what about Illinois Wesleyan made it feel like home—ultimately aiming to answer the question: was attending Illinois Wesleyan worth it? For my presentation, I will briefly explain my work and what I have accomplished with the Office of Communications. I will then present the website I developed along with a sample of a successfully produced podcast episode.
Ames Library: Lasting Impressions of the College Experience – A Podcast
CNS E103
In collaboration with Illinois Wesleyan University’s Office of Communications, this project aims to curate a podcast that markets to potential students by diving into the diverse student experience. This project is poised to become a marketing tool for Illinois Wesleyan through a 12-episode series and a fully developed webpage the school can direct potential listeners to. This gives students from a wide range of backgrounds the space to share their stories and how Illinois Wesleyan has impacted them in its own way. Each podcast episode will pop isolating social bubbles, giving listeners a first-hand look at college dynamics, how students handle the pressures and struggles of college, and what about Illinois Wesleyan made it feel like home—ultimately aiming to answer the question: was attending Illinois Wesleyan worth it? For my presentation, I will briefly explain my work and what I have accomplished with the Office of Communications. I will then present the website I developed along with a sample of a successfully produced podcast episode.