Best M. Heath Powers & N. Namburi Podcasts (2025)

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We're Taking a Break & Here's Why | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 10 8:59

5y ago8:59

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A year and nearly 50 episodes later, we’re pressing pause on the Real College Talk Podcast. It’s difficult to summarize just how hard this decision has been, but what’s most important is that this is not the end and this is not goodbye. We can’t wait to get back to creating and delivering fresh content that empowers listeners around the world towar…

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I Can't Pick A Career! | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 9 8:54

5y ago8:54

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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" For such an innocent question, it sure can be intimidating! This week, Nikhil tackles the uncertainty of not having a career path, and how it has shaped his academic, personal, and professional journey. After reflecting on his struggles with picking a career, your host examines how choosing too soon could …

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Our Biggest Fears (Confessions of Two College Students) | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 8 22:42

5y ago22:42

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*Before getting to our usual description, we want to first extend our condolences to the family of George Floyd, as well as the countless other individuals who have lost their lives due to racism, violence, and police brutality. Real College Talk is a platform founded on open conversation for the purposes of making educational resources accessible …

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On Falling in Love & Second Choice Schools | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 7 17:04

5y ago17:04

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What's love got to do with it??? This week, we're breaking up our normal episode structure to give you our #real thoughts on what it's like to prepare for going to college. Both of us (Morgan and Nikhil) know what it's like to pick between your first choice school and some other college. And you might be surprised by our advice! In this episode, we…

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Morgan is going to Vanderbilt!!! | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 6 25:52

5y ago25:52

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Well...the title gives it away! After graduating high school back in May 2019, Morgan took a gap year to explore her passion for business and entrepreneurship. But now, she's so thrilled to share the journey she's been on and how, in a series of plot twists, it's led her to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Listen to the full episode t…

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Thinking About Taking a Gap Year??? BEFORE you commit... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 5 18:38

5y ago18:38

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Now more than ever, the spread of coronavirus has made students across the country and around the world consider taking a gap year or gap semester after high school or in the very midst of their college career. But long before the pandemic came around, Morgan and Nikhil became well acquainted with this untraditional, yet increasingly popular approa…

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What's the Real Cost of Free College? (ft. The Bipartisan Post) | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 4 28:23

5y ago28:23

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In this important election year, the rising cost of college has become a prominent issue in our nation’s political spheres. With new college tuition policies coming right and left, Morgan and Nikhil connected with their friends Tyler Swanson and Luke Webster from The Bipartisan Post to break down solutions to the student-loan debt crisis. In this e…

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Dear Parents, About College Decisions... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 3 17:23

5y ago17:23

17:23

Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. IT'S STILL COLLEGE DECISION SEASON!!! Not onl…

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Don't Forget These Factors Before You Choose A College... | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 2 19:18

5y ago19:18

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. IT'S DECISION SEASON!!! It's so exciting to s…

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Coronavirus Kicked You Out of College? Let's Unite. | Real College Talk Season 3, Ep. 1 10:02

5y ago10:02

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👉If you are a college-age student who has been isolated, quarantined, or had to face any level of adaptation to your academic life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, please join this exclusive Real College Talk Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/52103...) to connect with other peers around the globe facing the same challenges as …

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Why Asian-American Culture Clashes With College Admissions | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 17 13:39

5y ago13:39

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Fresh off Nikhil's trip to India, your hosts …

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When You're NOT Good Enough (On-Paper) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 16 17:20

5y ago17:20

17:20

Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. When was the last time you felt under-qualifi…

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Mind Your Mind: Mental Health In Your Education | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 15 18:05

5+ y ago18:05

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. At Real College Talk, we believe your mental …

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Why I'm Taking A Gap Year! | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 14 13:38

5+ y ago13:38

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Nikhil has a super exciting announcement for …

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The Truth About College Interviews | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 13 22:51

5+ y ago22:51

22:51

Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. As we dive into the final stretch of 2019-202…

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Students Who Really Stand Out In College (ft. Lindsay Davis) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 12 17:13

5+ y ago17:13

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. We're back with another insightful episode wi…

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Inside How Higher Education Really Works (ft. Lindsay Davis) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 11 26:57

5+ y ago26:57

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. This week we are joined by Lindsay Davis, Pro…

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You got rejected...Now what? | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 10 26:00

5+ y ago26:00

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Happy New Year! The holiday season is an exci…

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Top 5 Ways to Level Up Your Academic Life with Exercise | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 9 24:15

5+ y ago24:15

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. With the New Year coming around the corner, i…

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Fuel Up! Use Nutrition to Level-Up Your College Life | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 8 31:17

5+ y ago31:17

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Fuel up! Did you know that your nutrition could be THE catalyst to boosting you performance in class/work, energy level throughout the day, mood, and life in general? That’s right – research shows that nutrition accounts for 75% of body composition and overall health compared to exercise, which only accounts for 25%. In this episode, Morgan dives i…

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Wake Up! Sleep Smarter Not Longer | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 7 19:08

5+ y ago19:08

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Wake up! You won’t want to miss this series where Nikhil and Morgan take a #KeepItReal approach to healthy living in college (and in high school) with realistic tips for maintaining (mostly) healthy sleep patterns, proper nutrition, physical fitness, and mental health amidst college life. Why make health a priority now? Well, the research shoes tha…

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DO NOT Make These Mistakes | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 6 20:32

5+ y ago20:32

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Senior year can be a lot, and we don’t want y…

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Before You Hit "Submit"! | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 5 36:39

5+ y ago36:39

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Personal statements, supplements, resumes, oh…

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Finding Your Identity (ft. Piram Singh) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 4 28:21

5+ y ago28:21

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. This week Nikhil is joined by a friend from h…

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Could Your College Application Be Scandalous??? | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 3 32:55

5+ y ago32:55

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. This episode just might be our most #RealTalk…

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Losing Your Inspiration (and Getting It Back) | Real College Talk Season 2, Ep. 2 24:49

5+ y ago24:49

24:49

Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Have you ever gone through a season where you…

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Top 6 Barriers to Success (and Overcoming Them) | Real College Talk Season 2 Ep. 1 29:34

5+ y ago29:34

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. Morgan and Nikhil tackle this week's episode …

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Transfer Tips and Traveling (ft. Nick Matthews) | Real College Talk Ep. 20 29:10

5+ y ago29:10

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. On this week's episode, we welcome Nick Matth…

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#KeepItReal with CollegeFindMe (ft. Meghna Chhabra and Alisson Martinez) | Real College Talk Ep. 19 27:02

5+ y ago27:02

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. In continuation of our #KeepItReal series wit…

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#KeepItReal with CollegeFindMe (ft. Samantha Savello) | Real College Talk Ep. 18 28:23

5+ y ago28:23

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. In continuation of our #KeepItReal series wit…

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#KeepItReal with CollegeFindMe (ft. Jeremy Caldwell) | Real College Talk Ep. 17 34:48

5+ y ago34:48

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. As part of our #KeepItReal series CollegeFind…

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#KeepItReal Series Launch! (ft. CollegeFindMe) | Real College Talk Ep. 16 19:44

5+ y ago19:44

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We bring the best of the best to our podcast to share both their personal and professional experiences and advice regarding all things school, college, career paths, and life in general. This episode is no exception – in fact, Real …

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Kale & Kravings & Kollege Oh My! (ft. Sloane Elizabeth) | Real College Talk Ep. 15 52:26

5+ y ago52:26

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. This week, we welcome a very special guest who managed to become an entrepreneur, author, blogger, social media influencer, speaker, podcaster, yogi, wellness coach, and so much more…all while she was an undergraduate at Vanderbilt …

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我叫 Yun-Tsung: My name is Yun-Tsung (ft. Yun-Tsung "Jason" Liu) | Real College Talk Ep. 14 25:04

5+ y ago25:04

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. This week, the RCT crew pulled in our first internationally-born guest, Taiwanese student Jason (Yun-Tsung) Liu, from Tainan, Taiwan. In this episode, Jason recounts his inspiring story of arriving in America, with little command of…

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The Application Advice We've All Been Waiting For (ft. Shannon Harrison) | Real College Talk Ep. 13 48:50

5+ y ago48:50

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, Morgan dives deep into the ins and outs of college applications (and deciding if college is right for you!) with her very own college counselor, Shannon Harrison. You know a college consultant loves their job when t…

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Nikhil's Off to College! (ft. Nikhil Namburi + Teddy, the Teddy Bear) | Real College Talk Ep. 12 31:27

5+ y ago31:27

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, we interview our very own, Nikhil Namburi, to share in the excitement and nervousness of leaving home for the first time as a college freshman. We talk about college life all the time here at RCT, but now Nikhil is …

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The Curse of Being Woke (ft. Curtis Haley) | Real College Talk Ep. 11 37:43

6y ago37:43

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. We’re dedicating this episode to the victims and affected communities of the El Paso and Dayton shootings. When tragedies like these occur, it’s no time to simply move on - it’s time to lean in and take what action we feel most call…

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Twinning and Winning (ft. Kundai and Kudzai Kapurura) | Real College Talk Ep. 10 23:33

6y ago23:33

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. For the tenth episode, Nikhil brings in some special guests from his hometown of Salem and RCT’s first twin guests. Kundai and Kudzai Kapurura are no strangers to success, but it’s even more impressive how close they stayed through …

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Finding the Right Lane (ft. Luke Webster) | Real College Talk Ep. 9 29:13

6y ago29:13

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Tapping into her network from the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program, Morgan introduces Nikhil and the audience to incoming Centre College freshman, Luke Webster.Kentucky's finest recounts his discovery of his passion fo…

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Global Aspirations (ft. Kenzie Hanson) | Real College Talk Ep. 8 25:13

6y ago25:13

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. For the first time since the second episode, Morgan and Nikhil join forces to interview their good friend, Kenzie Hanson. Hailing from Minnesota by way of Chandler, Arizona, Kenzie recently graduated from Arizona College Prep and ch…

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Is College REALLY Worth It?: A Princeton Grad's Take (ft. Karin Burkhardt) | Real College Talk Ep. 7 26:49

6y ago26:49

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, we talk to Princeton graduate and financial expert, Karin Burkhardt, to ask questions like “Is college for everyone?” “Does it matter where you go to school?” “Is college worth the student loan debt?” and “How can w…

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The REAL College Experience of a Vanderbilt Freshman (ft. Trevor Pearl) | Real College Talk Ep. 6 48:48

6y ago48:48

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. This week, Morgan gets together with her longtime friend, Trevor Pearl, to dig into some of the biggest lessons he learned through his own college application experience and first year at Vanderbilt University! Trevor starts by shar…

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Real Everything Talk (ft. Bailey Hittner and Ana Coronado) | Real College Talk Ep. 5 26:21

6y ago26:21

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Nikhil takes it back to the long-gone high school days by introducing his classmates and friends Bailey Hittner and Ana Coronado, who share what led them to branch out with their life after high school (0:30). Ana and Bailey tackle …

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Nix Your Limits (ft. Scott Mathie) | Real College Talk Ep. 4 27:07

6y ago27:07

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. While Morgan is busy going everywhere we would rather be, Nikhil connects with fellow podcaster and personal development professional Scott Mathie (0:30). Because we talk a lot about college here at RCT, it only felt right to look b…

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Make the Most of Your College (& Coffee) Experience (ft. Shelby Glaister) | Real College Talk Ep. 3 31:55

6y ago31:55

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode/coffee convo, Morgan Heath-Powers connects with recent college grad, Shelby Glaister, on what college is REALLY like. Meet Shelby - recent graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and coffee enthusiast. Shelby has …

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Fighting Comparison and Changing the World (ft. Lily Sethre-Brink) | Real College Talk Ep. 2 33:58

6y ago33:58

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. In this episode, co-hosts Morgan Heath-Powers and Nikhil Namburi, welcome their first guest to the podcast! Meet Lily Sethre-Brink (0:25) - a graduating high school senior living just outside of Austin, Texas who’s making a big impa…

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Keep It Real (ft. Morgan Heath-Powers, Nikhil Namburi) | Real College Talk Ep. 1 57:06

6y ago57:06

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Welcome to Real College Talk! RCT is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. On our first episode, co-hosts Morgan Heath-Powers and Nikhil Namburi introduce the Real College Talk platform (0:00). After reflecting on their high school experiences (3:50), Morgan and Nikhil discuss the factors they looked for i…

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