In the 10th episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews Liadan Solomon, a senior at the University of Michigan studying Public Health and the Executive Director of Wolverine Support Network (WSN). WSN is a campus-wide non-profit organization that aims to create community and promote mental-well being through peer-led support groups. For more information, visit https://www.umichwsn.org/. Sign up for a group here: https://www.umichwsn.org/join. Liadan’s experience with WSN gives her a unique and valuable perspective about mental health on campus which Sarah was excited to have on the show. In t ..read more

On the third episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews Carlo Kemp, a Michigan Football defensive lineman and co-captain. While playing for the Wolverines, Carlo is currently pursuing a graduate degree in social work. On this episode, Sarah and Carlo  talk about his life as a student-athlete, leadership, and the importance of learning from failure. They will also discuss Carlo's  approach to handling the stereotypes associated with being an African-American student-athlete at Michigan while setting an example for the next generation through his non-profit, Goals for Souls. This po ..read more

On the fourth episode of How To Student, Sarah Renberg interviews Alix Curnow, a senior studying theatre at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD). Alix is also a regular contributor to the Statement section of the Michigan Daily where her article, Congratulations: You Paid Your Rent!, detailing her struggle to find affordable housing as a low-income student caught Sarah's eye. In this episode, Alix shares her experience as a low-income student. You'll hear an open and insightful conversation with some great budgeting tips everyone will find useful. This podcast ..read more

Episode 11 of How to Student is all about ROOMMATES! No matter where you go to college or what you study, there is a pretty good chance you will have a roommate at some point. For many people, this can be a big source of anxiety, so on today's episode, Sarah talks with her former roommates, Lily Johnston and Mary Reiber about all things cohabitation. Lily roomed with Sarah freshman year in the dorm and they were later housemates. She is currently a senior in the Honors Program at the University of Michigan majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience with a minor in History of Law a ..read more

On the first episode of How To Student, Sarah Renberg interviews Dr. Nate Keiser (@dockeiser), a functional neurologist who runs his own neuro-rehabilitation clinic in Chelsea, Michigan.  The idea for this podcast resulted from an essay Sarah wrote that explained the similarities she has found between her experience with brain injury rehabilitation and the ability to thrive in college. While it may seem like a ridiculous comparison at first, in both situations individuals are challenged by a need to stay motivated through abundant learning, which is why Sarah thought Dr. Keiser would brin ..read more

On this episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews Nesreen Ezzeddine, a senior in the University of Michigan's LSA Honors Program studying political science and co-founder of the Michigan Democracy Institute for Civic Engagement (M-DICE). Nesreen shares lessons from her journey from being in her words, a "borderline teenaged delinquent" who decided to enroll at community college to a top-notch Honors student at Michigan. This includes a discussion on failure, help seeking, imposter syndrome, and her experience as a transfer student. M-DICE  is a student-led non-profit organization worki ..read more

On this episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews her older brother, Aaron Renberg. Aaron is currently an MD-PHD candidate in the University of Michigan’s Medical Scientist Training Program. He also has a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Michigan.  Sarah wanted to bring Aaron on to the podcast since he has been in successful in school for 19 straight years and  is one of her biggest mentors. Though the competitive middle child in her hates to admit it, she feels like she learns something valuable nearly every time they inter ..read more

On this Episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews Mel Sanders. Mel just received her PhD in Chemical Biology from the University of Michigan. She is also a fierce  social justice activist and the co-founder of STEM in Color, an organization dedicated to supporting the success of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields through mentorship and strategic partnerships across both academic and corporate sectors. In this episode, Mel will share her experience pursuing science as a black woman and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We will also discuss the integral role of conversation ..read more

In this episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews Dr. Mika LaVaque-Manty, a professor of Political Science and the Director of the LSA Honors Program at the University of Michigan. A philosopher by training, Mika is a political theorist whose research interests focus on people’s sense of autonomy,  particularly when thinking about higher education. This has led him to explore the use of gameful learning in college courses and has largely shaped his approach to both student wellness and mentorship. In this episode, Mika and Sarah discuss how to think about choosing a path when you have ..read more

On the 7th episode of How to Student, Sarah interviews Michael McMain. Michael, a former Shipman Scholar, graduated from the University of Michigan LSA Honors Program this past May with degrees in economics, mathematical sciences, statistics, and philosophy. Yes, you read that correctly; he was a quadruple major. Michael also worked as a residence hall advisor,  Honors academic peer advisor, and Honors peer mentor while in college. In this episode, Sarah and Michael discuss Michael's experience as a residence hall advisor, the importance of community and conversation in college, tips to ..read more