Cutting the cord: complexities in independence

Resilience

In this episode, we’re talking about what the messy, honest version of resilience really looks like for college students. We’ll explore what it means to bounce back when you’re struggling, how to tell the difference between strength and burnout, and whether resilience is something you’re born with or something you learn over time. Join Maple Woods Sociology Instructor, Jessica Halperin, and Maple Woods student Breanna Fragoso as we discuss how to get going when the going gets tough.

Ep. 8 - A.I.: The good, the bad, the ugly

A student-powered conversation on why AI is being used, what excites or worries them, and how it should (and shouldn’t) shape education. A fresh, honest look at the future of learning from our MCC students, Ava, Jenn, and Maggie, who represent diverse views on artificial intelligence, from completely abstaining to actively promoting its use in the college classroom.

Ep. 7 Language and the Soul

In the season two premiere of Don’t Know, we explore the profound idea of how language shapes the way we think, feel, and remember, revealing how our words can mirror the deepest parts of who we are. Guests Dr. Cecil Valenzuela, an Education professor at the University of San Diego, unpacks the intricate relationship between language and identity. MCC student Siga Gueye brings a personal perspective, sharing her experiences navigating multiple languages and how each shapes her sense of self. This episode invites listeners to reflect on how the languages we speak form not only our voices but our souls.

Trauma

Trauma is a word we hear often, but what exactly is it and what are its consequences? In the final episode of the season, we will speak with Biology Instructor Amanda Merryman, Psychology Instructor Lara Ashbaugh, and former MCC Student Kaylee Brazeal to help you understand what trauma is—and isn’t—as well as the physical, mental, emotional, and social impacts of trauma.

Cutting the cord: complexities in independence

Independence is something we both strive for and wrestle with. Join historian Lyle Gibson and MCC student Mickey Miller as they explore what independence means for college-age students, along with the benefits and challenges that come with the journey.