It can be easy to get in your head about the expectations you had about your first year in college. And, you know, not everything is going to be exactly how you expected it. That's never how life goes. But if you're kind to yourself throughout the process, I think it makes it a little easier.
-Alice O'Brien, Class of 2027
Encounters is a podcast series that captures the personal narratives of first-year students at Notre Dame. This project aims to amplify the diverse yet common experiences of students navigating the transition to college life.