Inside ASU

West is best! At least according to students at ASU’s West campus. Listen to Emily and Ben talk with recent ASU graduate Paige Herbert about her experience at the West campus, and find out what makes touching the Paley Gates one of the most cherished traditions on the West campus.

What can a new ASU student expect at the smaller, quiet Polytechnic campus? And what’s the deal with the bees? In this episode, Emily and Ben interview Daniel Pasco, a Polytechnic student who shares a firsthand look at life at Polytechnic.

The Tempe campus is the oldest and largest of ASU’s four main campuses, and is home to thousands of students — including Emily and Ben. Hear them discuss the benefits and challenges of being a student on such a large campus, and find out how long it really takes to walk from one end to the other.

Eating right, getting exercise and seeing the doctor when you’re sick are a lot harder when mom isn’t there to help. College is about new responsibilities including taking responsibility for your health. Listen to Emily and Ben talk about all the ways ASU can help you stay in top condition, and find out if Ben will ever make time to get a massage.

The Phoenix area has some of the best weather eight months out of the year. But it’s no secret that it can get pretty hot at the beginning of the fall semester and end of the spring semester, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. In this episode, Emily and Ben share their best tips for staying cool at ASU.

If you’ll be living on campus at ASU, you might be wondering — what am I supposed to bring? You don’t want to bring too much, but you certainly don’t want to bring too little, either. Listen to Emily and Ben share their advice about the best things to pack. And find out Ben’s pro tip about bringing your cold-weather clothes to ASU.

ASU is proud of our military veterans and feel it’s our duty to serve the men and women who served us. Through efforts like the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, ASU works hard to help veterans transition to life as an ASU student and help them succeed. Hear Emily and Ben talk to ASU student and Marine Corps veteran Chris Cadeau about his experiences as a student veteran at ASU.

As the fifth-largest city in the U.S., the Phoenix area has it all — scenery, nice weather and lots going on. Hear Emily and Ben talk about all their favorite things to do in the Valley of the Sun, and find out what local delicacy Emily eats every Friday night.

Let’s be real — college is an entirely different world from high school. You’re on your own probably for the first time, and it’s up to you to get up and get to class on time, do your laundry, and navigate all aspects of the college experience. But Emily and Ben have a secret to share: with ASU First-Year Success Coaching, you’re really not alone at all.

Did you know the vast majority of students qualify for some form of financial aid? In this episode of Inside ASU, Emily and Ben break down the different kinds of financial aid out there, and give you the real story about what it’s like to fill out the FAFSA.