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Nervous about starting at Michigan State? Worried about your class schedule, living away from home, or where to even start? The Spartan Orientation Station (SOS) is a podcast hosted by New Student Orientation staff and was created by students for students. This podcast will launch twice a week throughout the summer, and each episode will feature a unique interview with campus departments discussing their services, common misconceptions, and fun Spartan engagement opportunities. When you need help at Michigan State, it is okay to signal SOS! Don’t worry – MSU is there for you.
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- 2 days ago6 min
Five in Five(ish): Health and Wellbeing
Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station 💚Starting college is exciting, but it can also bring new challenges to maintaining your health and well-being. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alexis Travis to discuss the importance of caring for your physical and mental health during your college journey. We cover campus well-being resources, strategies for managing stress, tips for building healthy habits, and ways students can stay balanced as they navigate life at Michigan State. For additional resources, students can visit or call: The University Health & Wellbeing website: uhw.msu.eduCAPS Crisis Line: 517-355-8270 Center for Survivors: 517-353-2700
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Go For The Green - Financial Tips
Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💚College is full of new experiences, including learning how to manage your money. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amanda Guinot Talbot and Dr. Erica Tobe from MSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies, along with Ryan LaBarge, a financial education specialist at MSUFCU. They discuss what Go for the Green is, financial aid resources available to students, how to develop a budget and tips for managing money in college.
- 2 weeks ago7 min
Five in Five(ish): Out of State Students
Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💚It’s another Top 5 in 5-ish, and this one is for all our out-of-state Spartans figuring out life in a brand new place. We’re breaking down five things you actually need to know when moving to Michigan, from navigating health insurance and residency details to registering to vote and getting settled on campus. And yes, we’re talking about the weather, because adjusting to real Midwest seasons (hello snow, wind, and layering) is a whole experience on its own.These are the little things that can feel confusing at first but make a big difference once you’ve got them down. Think of this as your shortcut to feeling prepared, confident, and a little more at home 💚
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Five in Five(ish): Advising
Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station! It’s another Top 5 in 5-ish, and this time we’re talking about academic advising, aka the key to the thing everyone’s excited about… enrolling in your classes.If you’re not totally sure how advising works, when you’re supposed to go, or how it connects to building your schedule, we’ve got you. We’re breaking down the top five things you need to know so you can walk into your appointment prepared and leave with classes you’re actually excited about.From your first advising meeting to getting enrolled and staying on track, this episode is your quick guide to making it all make sense.
- May 6, 20266 min
Five in Five(ish): MSU Acronyms
Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💚We’re kicking off a brand new series, Five in Five(ish), where we break down the five most important things you need to know in five to ten minutes.This episode is all about MSU language and abbreviations, because let’s be honest, people will start throwing around things like NSO, ULA, and CAPS like you’re just supposed to get it. We’ve got you.We’re covering the top five terms you’ll hear everywhere on campus, what they actually mean, and when you’ll use them, so you can walk into your first week at MSU already sounding like you know what’s going on. Let’s decode MSU together 🎧
- Apr 29, 20269 min
Abrams Planetarium
Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💫In this episode, we’re heading under the stars at the Abrams Planetarium, one of MSU’s coolest hidden gems. We’ll talk about what you can actually do there as a student, why it’s way more than just looking at stars, and how you can make it part of your campus routine, even if you’re not a science person. 🚀✨
- Apr 22, 202624 min
Earth Day Edition: Sustainability at MSU
Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station, your go-to guide for all things Michigan State 💚🌎In this special Earth Day edition, we’re sitting down with the MSU Office of Sustainability to talk about what it really means to live Spartan green. Whether you’re brand new to campus or just looking to be more intentional, this episode breaks down sustainability in a way that’s practical, approachable, and actually doable.For more information on Sustainability & being Spartan Green, find the team on Instagram @msusustainability or visit their website, sustainability.msu.edu.
- Aug 1, 202535 min
Spartan Orientation Station – Family Fridays Edition: Final Preparations for a Strong Start
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. This monthly summer series shares guidance, insights, and resources to help families and supporters navigate the transition to college alongside their student. In this episode, we focus on final preparations and early-semester guidance to help Spartans start strong. With move-in and the first week of classes just ahead, we’re sharing practical tips to ease the transition and build confidence for the semester ahead. This episode features insights from members of MSU’s Family and Supporter Committee—students who’ve spent months crafting resources and programs designed to support both students and their families. From navigating safety tools to encouraging campus involvement, they reflect on the role supporters play in helping Spartans recharge, stay motivated, and make the most of their college experience. Whether you're prepping for arrival or looking ahead to the first year, this episode offers timely advice straight from current students.
About The Spartan Orientation Station
Nervous about starting at Michigan State? Worried about your class schedule, living away from home, or where to even start? The Spartan Orientation Station (SOS) is a podcast hosted by New Student Orientation staff and was created by students for students. This podcast will launch twice a week throughout the summer, and each episode will feature a unique interview with campus departments discussing their services, common misconceptions, and fun Spartan engagement opportunities. When you need help at Michigan State, it is okay to signal SOS! Don’t worry – MSU is there for you.
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