Welcome to BactoChat - an undergraduate led STEM podcast for high school seniors and college students. We discuss our own experience in college and provide advice to help you navigate your college life.

Finding YOUR Major in STEM - BactoChat Ep. 1

Welcome to the first installment of BactoChat - an undergraduate led STEM podcast, where we will be discussing how to find the right major for you and our paths in the microbiology, immunology, and biology majors at Penn State. Whether you are a high school senior who is anxious about choosing a major for college or an undergraduate thinking about changing your major, this is the episode for you. Listen in for some advice from three students who have been in your position! Meet the creators of this video: Discussion by: Jared Pavlock, Cassidy Prince, and Anjali Sapre, Animation and Design by: Cassidy Prince, Audio Editing by: Cassidy Prince, Supervised by: Dr. Jasna Kovac.

Scheduling for College EFFECTIVELY - BactoChat Ep. 2

In this episode of BactoChat, Anjali and Cassidy discuss their tips for selecting and scheduling college classes effectively from the perspective of STEM undergraduates. If you're attending or preparing for college, listen in to this episode to optimize your course schedule! Meet the creators of this video: Discussion by: Cassidy Prince and Anjali Sapre, Animation and Design by: Cassidy Prince, Audio Editing by: Cassidy Prince, Supervised by: Dr. Jasna Kovac.

Transform Your Studying - BactoChat Ep. 3

In this episode of BactoChat, Cassidy and Charlie discuss how study habits change throughout high school, undergraduate, and graduate school as STEM majors, and their best study tips based on their experiences. Listen in for some advice on managing your time when studying, attending office hours, better methods of learning than staring at your notes, and more! Meet the creators of this video: Discussion by: Cassidy Prince and Charlie Connolly, Animation and Design by: Cassidy Prince, Audio Editing by: Cassidy Prince, Supervised by: Dr. Jasna Kovac.

Being a Student During COVID-19 - BactoChat Ep. 4

Today on BactoChat, Anjali, Cassidy, and Jared comment on what they like and dislike about remote learning, how professors have adjusted their courses, stress management tips, and their overall experience as undergraduate students during COVID-19. Students and professors alike can listen in for some helpful tips on navigating remote learning from the perspective of three STEM students. Meet the creators of this video: Discussion by: Anjali Sapre, Cassidy Prince, and Jared Pavlock, Animation and Design by: Cassidy Prince, Audio Editing by: Cassidy Prince, Supervised by: Dr. Jasna Kovac.

How to Choose YOUR Undergraduate University - BactoChat Ep. 5

In today’s episode, Anjali and Cassidy share their experiences on searching for universities, looking at programs, and planning ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re a high school student wanting to get a head start on your future, or you’re a working parent looking to further your education, listen in for some helpful tips as you plan for the next big step! Meet the creators of this video: Discussion by: Cassidy Prince and Anjali Sapre, Animation and Design by: Cassidy Prince, Audio Editing by: Cassidy Prince, Supervised by: Dr. Jasna Kovac.

Managing Your Time in College - BactoChat Ep. 6

In this podcast, Anjali, Cassidy, and Jared discuss how their time management skills have developed while transitioning from high school to college, and provide advice on how to maintain stability, good grades, health, and a social life throughout the chaos of college. No matter your age, time management is different for everybody and can always be improved—just keep trying! Meet the creators of this video: Discussion by: Jared Pavlock, Cassidy Prince and Anjali Sapre, Animation and Design by: Cassidy Prince, Audio Editing by: Cassidy Prince, Supervised by: Dr. Jasna Kovac.