Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Podcast

In the Spring Semester of 2017, 15 Yale students decided to make a podcast—after all, the only thing Yale students enjoy more than hearing themselves talk is making the entire Internet hear them talk. The podcast was a class project for English 471, taught by Mark Oppenheimer, but soon became a labor of love that transcended traditional academic activities.

  • 23 minutes 11 seconds
    12 - The Lingo We Live By
    In Episode 12, Henry delves into the words and phrases that Yalies use on a daily basis, and speaks to some of his peers to get the lowdown on what they all mean. Produced by Henry Zatarain
    29 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 20 minutes 51 seconds
    11 - Intensive Neurochemistry
    You thought we’d do a podcast on college student life without talking about drugs? You thought a highfalutin place like Yale wouldn’t have any drugs? Think again. In episode 11, Chen satisfies your curiosities by talking to some of the altered minds at Yale. Before you listen, please be aware that this episode contains some strong language. Produced by Xinyuan Chen
    28 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 25 minutes 38 seconds
    08 - Cuffing Season
    John swears that cuffing season is real but that’s the only thing he knows for sure. In episode 8, he looks for answers and maybe a date. Produced by John O’Malley
    25 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 26 minutes 45 seconds
    07 - Dinners, Dining Halls, and Dedication
    In Episode 7, Daniela takes you behind the scenes of Yale Dining to hear some stories from four Yale Dining employees. Produced by Daniela Czemerinski
    24 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 24 minutes 34 seconds
    06 - For God, For Country, and For Yale
    In Episode 6, Yale senior, Leah, discusses her changing relationship with Judaism over four years at Yale. Please be advised that this episode contains discussion of a sexual assault, as Leah considers the factors that led to changes in her faith and lifestyle – from a freshman year spent in strict observance of Jewish Orthodox laws, to a senior year in which nothing’s quite so clear. Produced by Emma Hathaway
    23 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 30 minutes
    04 - The 2%
    Around 69% of Yalies are from the top 20% of the income ladder, while about 2% are from the bottom 20%. In Episode 4, Mahir presents perspectives on the poor student life at Yale, including his own. Produced by Mahir Rahman
    21 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 25 minutes 49 seconds
    03 - Going Up Through Indo
    Indonesian is one of the most popular languages at Yale. Rumor has it this is because a lot of athletes take it and the class itself is incredibly easy. But perhaps there’s more to it? In Episode 3, Eve tries to find out. Produced by Eve Sneider
    20 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 3 minutes 18 seconds
    00 - Undergraduate Admissions
    Join Undergraduate Admissions for a different kind of Yale tour. We’ll take you through sides of our undergraduate lives at Yale today that you may not have seen before, from dorm rooms to dining halls, from secret societies to nude festivities. Produced by John O’Malley
    17 August 2017, 12:00 am
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