Undergraduate Admissions
Summary: 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. It’s a podcast full of Yale stories. It’s not just about the privileged lives of some elitist undergrads—though you’ll inevitably hear a bit of that. But more than that, it’s full of real, unexpected stories: what it’s like to be poor at Yale, what it’s like to work in a dining hall on campus, and what it’s like to be in a room full of naked people. Give it a listen and get a taste of this funny school on the Connecticut coast.
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After eight months of living together, Robert Scaramuccia decides it’s finally time for him and his roommate to have an important conversation: their first. Join in the conversation for Episode 15. Produced by Robert Scaramuccia
In Episode 14, Sarah H. follows four students who took non-traditional paths to college—whose lives pre-Yale included diffusing bombs, going undercover, surviving brain cancer, and raising generations of a family. Produced by Sarah Holder
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
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
In Episode 10, Abigail takes us to a party that happens at Yale every night of February, where very few people actually have fun. Produced by Abigail Bessler
How did Yale become known as the Gay Ivy, and what does that mean for queer students at Yale today? In Episode 9, Carmen heads to the Gay Ivy to find out. Produced by Carmen Baskauf
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
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
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
In Episode 5, Sarah B. delves into the mysteries of secret societies at Yale, exploring questions like “what were Bush and Kerry getting up to during their time in Skull and Bones?” Produced by Sarah Brandt
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
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
Nat Wyatt is nonbinary and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In Episode 2, listen as Nat breaks down what it means to be nonbinary at Yale and in Theta and how it changes as they take testosterone. Nat gets honest about frats, professors, needles, and activism, so DKE brothers, listen at your own risk. Produced by Emma Chanen
In Episode 1, join Will on this clothing-optional episode as he explores one of Yale’s stranger social practices: naked parties. Produced by Will Reid
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
