Inside ASU

 

Why is May 1 like a national holiday at ASU? Because it’s Future Sun Devil Day, a day when soon-to-be ASU students take social media by storm to announce to the world that they’re going to ASU in the fall. Listen to Emily and Ben share all the details about Future Sun Devil Day, and see if you can hear the sorrow in their voices about never having participated in FSDD.

Because it’s mandatory, for one. (Unless you’re Emily.) But more than that, New Student Orientation is your chance to learn about all the ASU resources you’ll be using, meet other new Sun Devils, and choose and register for your classes. Listen to Emily and Ben give you all the details on what to expect there.

ASU was founded in 1885. After more than 130 years, it’s no surprise that the university is steeped in lots of rich tradition. Hear Emily and Ben talk about some of ASU’s bigger traditions, and find out who the inspiration for Sparky the Sun Devil was.

 

When you come to ASU, you really should take advantage of the study abroad program. You can spend a couple weeks or an entire semester studying in another country, meeting its people and learning its culture. Hear Emily and Ben talk to Christian Beem, an ASU student who spent time studying in Barcelona, Spain, and find out what his experience was like.

Classes. Homework. Clubs. Friends. Meals. Laundry. Sleep. When you get to college, you won’t believe all the commitments and activities that take up your time. You might even find you’re having trouble managing it all. Hear Emily and Ben talk about how they’ve learned to manage their time at ASU, and discover Emily’s less-than-eco-friendly way of setting reminders for herself.

You’ve heard that college is about opening your mind to new ideas and testing your own thoughts and beliefs, and that’s true. In this episode of Inside ASU, Emily and Ben discuss the clash of ideas that you’ll experience at ASU, and offer tips on talking about and debating your ideas with your friends.

Students come to ASU from more than 125 countries around the world. Listen to Emily and Ben talk to Sidharth Chandrasekaran, an ASU student from India, who describes what the typical international student experience is like. And find out what Sidharth thinks is the biggest challenge international students face at ASU.

If you’re thinking about transferring to ASU to earn your bachelor’s degree, you won’t be alone. ASU is home to thousands of transfer students. Hear Emily and Ben talk to transfer student Loren Gladwill, who shares tips and advice about the transfer process.

If you’re considering ASU for college then More to Explore is an event you won’t want to miss. You’ll spend the day at ASU, touring the campus and facilities, learning about important topics like financial aid and living on campus, and meeting lots of other Future Sun Devils. In this episode of Inside ASU, Emily and Ben talk to Sarah Horvath, a student who attended More to Explore and credits it with helping her make her ASU decision.

Did you know ASU offers a location in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. on the California state line? This smaller (and more affordable) ASU gives students a chance to get hands-on in their coursework and enables their professors get to know them by name. Listen to Emily and Ben talk to ASU@Lake Havasu student Rhiannon Watkins about what makes life on the lake so appealing.