Earth Day Edition: Sustainability at MSU

Family & Supporters: Encouraging Student Success Through Family & Supporter Communication

Hello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family and Supporter series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. In this episode, we’re talking about academic expectations, communication, involvement, and supporting students throughout their first semester. As students begin their college journey, it is important to understand how their academics might shift or their communication may fluctuate. This podcast discusses how families and supporters can use communication and involvement to better support their students' experience here at MSU. Student coordinators at NSO share their experiences and advice for supporting your students' academic success.

Five in Five(ish): Hazing

Welcome back to The Spartan Orientation Station! 💚 In this episode, we're talking about hazing prevention and how Spartans can help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming campus community. Learn what hazing is, how to recognize it, and the resources available if you or someone you know needs support. Tune in to learn how we can all help keep MSU a place where everyone belongs. 🎧

Five in Five(ish): Surplus Store & Recycling

Welcome back to The Spartan Orientation Station! 💚 In this episode, we're exploring the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center! Learn more about how students can shop for affordable furniture, electronics, school supplies, and more while simultaneously supporting sustainability on campus. Tune in to discover one of MSU's best spots! 🎧

Spartan Orientation Station-Family Fridays Edition: Navigating the College Transition

Hello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. In this episode, we’re talking about navigating the transition to college alongside your student. As students gain more independence, family dynamics may begin to shift, making communication, boundaries, and expectations more important than ever. Members of MSU’s Family and Supporter and Event Planning Committee share advice on staying connected, supporting your Spartan, and adjusting to this new chapter together.

First-Year Engineering CoRe Experience

Welcome back to The Spartan Orientation Station 💚 In this episode, we’re learning more about the First-Year Engineering CoRe Experience at Michigan State University. CoRe is designed to help first-year engineering students live, learn, succeed, and engage as they begin their time at MSU. From designated housing in South Neighborhood to first-year engineering courses and tutoring, CoRe gives students support inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you’re an incoming engineering student or just want to learn more about what support looks like in the College of Engineering, tune in to hear how CoRe helps Spartans build community, explore their goals, and start engineering their future. 🎧