<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/templates/feed-stylesheet.xsl?v=2"?><rss version="2.0"
	 xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	 xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	 xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	 xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	 xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	 xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	 xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"
	 xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"
	 xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"
	 xmlns:ssp="https://castos.com/seriously-simple-podcasting/namespace/1.0"
	>
		<channel>
		<title>The (Not So) Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer</title>
		<atom:link href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/feed/podcast/ess-podcast/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/>
		<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/series/ess-podcast/</link>
		<description>Topics of interest for new Berkeley Engineering students (freshmen and transfers)</description>
		<lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:36:58 +0000</lastBuildDate>
		<language></language>
		<copyright></copyright>
		<itunes:subtitle>Welcome new students</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:author>Engineering Student Services</itunes:author>
		<itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
		<itunes:summary>Topics of interest for new Berkeley Engineering students (freshmen and transfers)</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:owner>
			<itunes:name></itunes:name>
		</itunes:owner>
		<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ess-podcast.jpg"></itunes:image>
			<image>
				<url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ess-podcast.jpg</url>
				<title>The (Not So) Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer</title>
				<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/series/ess-podcast/</link>
			</image>
		<itunes:category text="Education">
		</itunes:category>
		<googleplay:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></googleplay:author>
						<googleplay:description>Topics of interest for new Berkeley Engineering students (freshmen and transfers)</googleplay:description>
			<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
			<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ess-podcast.jpg"></googleplay:image>
			<podcast:locked>yes</podcast:locked>
		<podcast:guid>bc234676-2984-53f4-8317-b6114f07b9b1</podcast:guid>
		
		<!-- podcast_generator="SSP by Castos/3.16.1" Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin for WordPress (https://wordpress.org/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) -->
		<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2</generator>

<item>
	<title>ESS 1005: Can Engineers Study Abroad? (Yes—Here’s How)</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1005-can-engineers-study-abroad-yes-heres-how/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">d70a6289-71a8-53df-a3b2-47c181e8fbf4</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Think engineering students can't study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one student's internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1005-can-engineers-study-abroad-yes-heres-how">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Think engineering students cant study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one students internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Can Engineers Study Abroad? (Yes—Here’s How)]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>1005</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>10</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Think engineering students can't study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one student's internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1005-can-engineers-study-abroad-yes-heres-how">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/54834/ess-1005-can-engineers-study-abroad-yes-heres-how.mp3" length="16208232" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Think engineering students can't study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one student's internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1005_square.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1005_square.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 1005: Can Engineers Study Abroad? (Yes—Here’s How)</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:44:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Think engineering students can't study abroad? Learn how to stay on track for graduation while studying abroad, plus hear one student's internship experience in Barcelona. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1005_square.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 1004: Doing Well and Feeling Okay</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1004-doing-well-and-feeling-okay/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">19dde2b6-0d0e-5c32-8042-209a57b1a920</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1004-doing-well-and-feeling-okay">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Doing Well and Feeling Okay]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>1004</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>10</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1004-doing-well-and-feeling-okay">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/54780/ess-1004-doing-well-and-feeling-okay.mp3" length="43156732" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1004_Square.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1004_Square.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 1004: Doing Well and Feeling Okay</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:29:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Learn practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy routines, overcoming perfectionism, and thriving during your first year at Berkeley. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1004_Square.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 1003: More Than Classes: Why Student Orgs Matter</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1003-more-than-classes-why-student-orgs-matter/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">d11b30e4-5b6d-51d0-af94-aac9e9052acb</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build the skills and connections that can shape your future. <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1003-more-than-classes-why-student-orgs-matter/">episode page</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[More Than Classes: Why Student Orgs Matter]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>1003</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>10</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build the skills and connections that can shape your future. <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1003-more-than-classes-why-student-orgs-matter/">episode page</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/54776/ess-1003-more-than-classes-why-student-orgs-matter.mp3" length="36449080" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build the skills and connections that can shape your future. episode page]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1003_square.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1003_square.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 1003: More Than Classes: Why Student Orgs Matter</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:25:18</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your Berkeley experience. Engineering Student Council co-presidents Laura Viera and Evan Wong discuss how to find the right student organization, balance involvement with academics, and build the skills and connections that can shape your future. episode page]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1003_square.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 1002: The Berkeley Course Puzzle: Where Do You Start?</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1002-the-berkeley-course-puzzle-where-do-you-start/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">54764e38-b877-5dc7-b3eb-91e1d71bf50d</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Planning your Berkeley engineering schedule can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ESS adviser Olivia Chan explains prerequisites, course sequencing, and how to build a course plan that keeps you on track. Learn why Berkeley recommends 12–14 units your first semester, how to avoid common planning mistakes, and when to connect with your ESS adviser for guidance. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1002-the-berkeley-course-puzzle-where-do-you-start/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Planning your Berkeley engineering schedule can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ESS adviser Olivia Chan explains prerequisites, course sequencing, and how to build a course plan that keeps you on track. Learn why Berkeley recommends 12–14 units your ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Berkeley Course Puzzle: Where Do You Start?]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>1002</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Planning your Berkeley engineering schedule can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ESS adviser Olivia Chan explains prerequisites, course sequencing, and how to build a course plan that keeps you on track. Learn why Berkeley recommends 12–14 units your first semester, how to avoid common planning mistakes, and when to connect with your ESS adviser for guidance. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1002-the-berkeley-course-puzzle-where-do-you-start/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/54774/ess-1002-the-berkeley-course-puzzle-where-do-you-start.mp3" length="40839119" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Planning your Berkeley engineering schedule can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ESS adviser Olivia Chan explains prerequisites, course sequencing, and how to build a course plan that keeps you on track. Learn why Berkeley recommends 12–14 units your first semester, how to avoid common planning mistakes, and when to connect with your ESS adviser for guidance. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002_square.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002_square.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 1002: The Berkeley Course Puzzle: Where Do You Start?</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:28:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Planning your Berkeley engineering schedule can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ESS adviser Olivia Chan explains prerequisites, course sequencing, and how to build a course plan that keeps you on track. Learn why Berkeley recommends 12–14 units your first semester, how to avoid common planning mistakes, and when to connect with your ESS adviser for guidance. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002_square.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 1001: You’re Not on Your Own: Meet Your Engineering Advisers</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1001-youre-not-on-your-own-meet-your-engineering-advisers/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">e2356119-ab00-57b2-b2ba-8c580053ac66</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[New to Berkeley Engineering? Meet the Engineering Student Services (ESS) advisers who will support you throughout your academic journey. Learn how Golden Bear Advising works, when to connect with your adviser, and why you don't have to figure everything out on your own. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1001-youre-not-on-your-own-meet-your-engineering-advisers/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New to Berkeley Engineering? Meet the Engineering Student Services (ESS) advisers who will support you throughout your academic journey. Learn how Golden Bear Advising works, when to connect with your adviser, and why you dont have to figure everything o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[You’re Not on Your Own: Meet Your Engineering Advisers]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>1001</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>10</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[New to Berkeley Engineering? Meet the Engineering Student Services (ESS) advisers who will support you throughout your academic journey. Learn how Golden Bear Advising works, when to connect with your adviser, and why you don't have to figure everything out on your own. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-1001-youre-not-on-your-own-meet-your-engineering-advisers/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/54727/ess-1001-youre-not-on-your-own-meet-your-engineering-advisers.mp3" length="30470126" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New to Berkeley Engineering? Meet the Engineering Student Services (ESS) advisers who will support you throughout your academic journey. Learn how Golden Bear Advising works, when to connect with your adviser, and why you don't have to figure everything out on your own. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1001_square.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1001_square.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 1001: You’re Not on Your Own: Meet Your Engineering Advisers</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:21:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[New to Berkeley Engineering? Meet the Engineering Student Services (ESS) advisers who will support you throughout your academic journey. Learn how Golden Bear Advising works, when to connect with your adviser, and why you don't have to figure everything out on your own. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1001_square.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 902: Building your Berkeley community</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-902-building-your-berkeley-community/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=49524</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer, we’re talking about finding your community at UC Berkeley. Whether through clubs, classes, or where you live, building connections can make all the difference. You’ll hear from Chimkasinma and Katie, two bioengineering students who interviewed each other about their first-year experiences, self-care strategies, and go-to food spots. Then, Edwin and Madeleine from aerospace engineering share how they’ve found support in a small major and how student organizations have shaped their time on campus. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-902-building-your-berkeley-community/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer, we’re talking about finding your community at UC Berkeley. Whether through clubs, classes, or where you live, building connections can make all the difference. You’ll hear from Chim]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Building your Berkeley community]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>902</itunes:episode>
	<itunes:season>09</itunes:season>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer, we’re talking about finding your community at UC Berkeley. Whether through clubs, classes, or where you live, building connections can make all the difference. You’ll hear from Chimkasinma and Katie, two bioengineering students who interviewed each other about their first-year experiences, self-care strategies, and go-to food spots. Then, Edwin and Madeleine from aerospace engineering share how they’ve found support in a small major and how student organizations have shaped their time on campus. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-902-building-your-berkeley-community/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/49524/ess-902-building-your-berkeley-community.mp3" length="24699292" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer, we’re talking about finding your community at UC Berkeley. Whether through clubs, classes, or where you live, building connections can make all the difference. You’ll hear from Chimkasinma and Katie, two bioengineering students who interviewed each other about their first-year experiences, self-care strategies, and go-to food spots. Then, Edwin and Madeleine from aerospace engineering share how they’ve found support in a small major and how student organizations have shaped their time on campus. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Episode-902-icon.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Episode-902-icon.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 902: Building your Berkeley community</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>17:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Not So Secret Guide to Being a Berkeley Engineer, we’re talking about finding your community at UC Berkeley. Whether through clubs, classes, or where you live, building connections can make all the difference. You’ll hear from Chimkasinma and Katie, two bioengineering students who interviewed each other about their first-year experiences, self-care strategies, and go-to food spots. Then, Edwin and Madeleine from aerospace engineering share how they’ve found support in a small major and how student organizations have shaped their time on campus. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Episode-902-icon.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 901: Intro to ESS advising</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-901-intro-to-ess-advising/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=48899</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This week our guests, Mayra Rivera and Jean Nguyen, join us from Engineering Student Services (ESS) to introduce you to ESS advising. Topics they cover are Golden Bear Advising, which takes place this month (June), what types of advising are available in the College of Engineering and across campus, tips for planning your first semester and more. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-901-intro-to-ess-advising/" episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week our guests, Mayra Rivera and Jean Nguyen, join us from Engineering Student Services (ESS) to introduce you to ESS advising. Topics they cover are Golden Bear Advising, which takes place this month (June), what types of advising are available in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This week our guests, Mayra Rivera and Jean Nguyen, join us from Engineering Student Services (ESS) to introduce you to ESS advising. Topics they cover are Golden Bear Advising, which takes place this month (June), what types of advising are available in the College of Engineering and across campus, tips for planning your first semester and more. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-901-intro-to-ess-advising/" episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/48899/ess-901-intro-to-ess-advising.mp3" length="34001537" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week our guests, Mayra Rivera and Jean Nguyen, join us from Engineering Student Services (ESS) to introduce you to ESS advising. Topics they cover are Golden Bear Advising, which takes place this month (June), what types of advising are available in the College of Engineering and across campus, tips for planning your first semester and more. For a transcript, please visit the]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/901_Intro-to-ESS-advising.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/901_Intro-to-ESS-advising.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 901: Intro to ESS advising</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This week our guests, Mayra Rivera and Jean Nguyen, join us from Engineering Student Services (ESS) to introduce you to ESS advising. Topics they cover are Golden Bear Advising, which takes place this month (June), what types of advising are available in the College of Engineering and across campus, tips for planning your first semester and more. For a transcript, please visit the]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/901_Intro-to-ESS-advising.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 812: Resources in the CAEE</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-812-resources-in-the-caee/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41798</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In our final podcast of the summer, we speak with Luis Castillo, associate director of student development in ESS, and returning engineering students Andrea Limon, Gabriel Sianez and Rosalind Martinez. They will introduce us to the Center for Access to Engineering Excellence (CAEE), a program in ESS that includes academic support, a computer loan program, professional and leadership workshops and more. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-812-resources-in-the-caee/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our final podcast of the summer, we speak with Luis Castillo, associate director of student development in ESS, and returning engineering students Andrea Limon, Gabriel Sianez and Rosalind Martinez. They will introduce us to the Center for Access to E]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In our final podcast of the summer, we speak with Luis Castillo, associate director of student development in ESS, and returning engineering students Andrea Limon, Gabriel Sianez and Rosalind Martinez. They will introduce us to the Center for Access to Engineering Excellence (CAEE), a program in ESS that includes academic support, a computer loan program, professional and leadership workshops and more. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-812-resources-in-the-caee/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41798/ess-812-resources-in-the-caee.mp3" length="32137785" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final podcast of the summer, we speak with Luis Castillo, associate director of student development in ESS, and returning engineering students Andrea Limon, Gabriel Sianez and Rosalind Martinez. They will introduce us to the Center for Access to Engineering Excellence (CAEE), a program in ESS that includes academic support, a computer loan program, professional and leadership workshops and more. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/812.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/812.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 812: Resources in the CAEE</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In our final podcast of the summer, we speak with Luis Castillo, associate director of student development in ESS, and returning engineering students Andrea Limon, Gabriel Sianez and Rosalind Martinez. They will introduce us to the Center for Access to Engineering Excellence (CAEE), a program in ESS that includes academic support, a computer loan program, professional and leadership workshops and more. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/812.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 811: Engineering Transfer Center &#038; Transfer Ambassadors</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-811-engineering-transfer-center-transfer-ambassadors/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41963</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Students transferring to the College of Engineering face many changes. Among them, they must learn to navigate an entirely new college environment. To support these students, we asked Heidi Maqueos, program manager for transfer success initiatives in ESS, to tell us about two resources that are for transfer students, by transfer students: the Engineering Transfer Center and Transfer Ambassadors. Mechanical engineering student Vic May tells us how these mentoring programs set them up for success as an engineering student. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-811-engineering-transfer-center-transfer-ambassadors/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Students transferring to the College of Engineering face many changes. Among them, they must learn to navigate an entirely new college environment. To support these students, we asked Heidi Maqueos, program manager for transfer success initiatives in ESS]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Students transferring to the College of Engineering face many changes. Among them, they must learn to navigate an entirely new college environment. To support these students, we asked Heidi Maqueos, program manager for transfer success initiatives in ESS, to tell us about two resources that are for transfer students, by transfer students: the Engineering Transfer Center and Transfer Ambassadors. Mechanical engineering student Vic May tells us how these mentoring programs set them up for success as an engineering student. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-811-engineering-transfer-center-transfer-ambassadors/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41963/ess-811-engineering-transfer-center-transfer-ambassadors.mp3" length="39474364" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Students transferring to the College of Engineering face many changes. Among them, they must learn to navigate an entirely new college environment. To support these students, we asked Heidi Maqueos, program manager for transfer success initiatives in ESS, to tell us about two resources that are for transfer students, by transfer students: the Engineering Transfer Center and Transfer Ambassadors. Mechanical engineering student Vic May tells us how these mentoring programs set them up for success as an engineering student. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/811.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/811.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 811: Engineering Transfer Center &#038; Transfer Ambassadors</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Students transferring to the College of Engineering face many changes. Among them, they must learn to navigate an entirely new college environment. To support these students, we asked Heidi Maqueos, program manager for transfer success initiatives in ESS, to tell us about two resources that are for transfer students, by transfer students: the Engineering Transfer Center and Transfer Ambassadors. Mechanical engineering student Vic May tells us how these mentoring programs set them up for success as an engineering student. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/811.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 810: Discover entrepreneurship in engineering</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-810-discover-entrepreneurship-in-engineering/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41796</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in someday making the leap from student to entrepreneur? This week, we are learning about the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and its Student Innovation Fellows program. Engineering students Rachel Eizner and Claire Holland will give us pointers on signing up to be a fellow and ways you can engage with this program to grow your entrepreneurial mindset. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-810-discover-entrepreneurship-in-engineering/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Are you interested in someday making the leap from student to entrepreneur? This week, we are learning about the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and its Student Innovation Fellows program. Engineering students Rachel Eizner and Claire]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you interested in someday making the leap from student to entrepreneur? This week, we are learning about the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and its Student Innovation Fellows program. Engineering students Rachel Eizner and Claire Holland will give us pointers on signing up to be a fellow and ways you can engage with this program to grow your entrepreneurial mindset. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-810-discover-entrepreneurship-in-engineering/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41796/ess-810-discover-entrepreneurship-in-engineering.mp3" length="22773677" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you interested in someday making the leap from student to entrepreneur? This week, we are learning about the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and its Student Innovation Fellows program. Engineering students Rachel Eizner and Claire Holland will give us pointers on signing up to be a fellow and ways you can engage with this program to grow your entrepreneurial mindset. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/810-entrepreneuship.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/810-entrepreneuship.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 810: Discover entrepreneurship in engineering</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>15:48</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Are you interested in someday making the leap from student to entrepreneur? This week, we are learning about the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and its Student Innovation Fellows program. Engineering students Rachel Eizner and Claire Holland will give us pointers on signing up to be a fellow and ways you can engage with this program to grow your entrepreneurial mindset. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/810-entrepreneuship.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 809: Career Library</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-809-career-library/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41867</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We don’t expect students to always know their post-graduation plans.You will spend the next two to four years learning about the many opportunities that await you after graduation. This week, we are delighted to have Kate Zuby, from Berkeley’s counseling & psychological services,  here to introduce the Career Library — a resource that will help you explore majors, careers, graduate programs and more! For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-809-career-library/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We don’t expect students to always know their post-graduation plans.You will spend the next two to four years learning about the many opportunities that await you after graduation. This week, we are delighted to have Kate Zuby, from Berkeley’s counseling]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We don’t expect students to always know their post-graduation plans.You will spend the next two to four years learning about the many opportunities that await you after graduation. This week, we are delighted to have Kate Zuby, from Berkeley’s counseling & psychological services,  here to introduce the Career Library — a resource that will help you explore majors, careers, graduate programs and more! For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-809-career-library/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41867/ess-809-career-library.mp3" length="36136603" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We don’t expect students to always know their post-graduation plans.You will spend the next two to four years learning about the many opportunities that await you after graduation. This week, we are delighted to have Kate Zuby, from Berkeley’s counseling & psychological services,  here to introduce the Career Library — a resource that will help you explore majors, careers, graduate programs and more! For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/809.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/809.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 809: Career Library</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We don’t expect students to always know their post-graduation plans.You will spend the next two to four years learning about the many opportunities that await you after graduation. This week, we are delighted to have Kate Zuby, from Berkeley’s counseling & psychological services,  here to introduce the Career Library — a resource that will help you explore majors, careers, graduate programs and more! For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/809.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 808: Study abroad as a Berkeley Engineer</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-808-study-abroad-as-a-berkeley-engineer/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41794</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Berkeley Engineering students can study abroad! This week, ESS advisor Kendra Van Nyhuis and engineering student Simon Gonzalez share with us the amazing experience that awaits you studying abroad. You’ll learn when to start planning, some of the basic guidelines, and how students can fit a study abroad program into their degree timeline. Plus, Simon just returned from his semester abroad and shares what made his time in Rome such an amazing experience. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-808-study-abroad-as-a-berkeley-engineer/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Berkeley Engineering students can study abroad! This week, ESS advisor Kendra Van Nyhuis and engineering student Simon Gonzalez share with us the amazing experience that awaits you studying abroad. You’ll learn when to start planning, some of the basic g]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Berkeley Engineering students can study abroad! This week, ESS advisor Kendra Van Nyhuis and engineering student Simon Gonzalez share with us the amazing experience that awaits you studying abroad. You’ll learn when to start planning, some of the basic guidelines, and how students can fit a study abroad program into their degree timeline. Plus, Simon just returned from his semester abroad and shares what made his time in Rome such an amazing experience. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-808-study-abroad-as-a-berkeley-engineer/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41794/ess-808-study-abroad-as-a-berkeley-engineer.mp3" length="40218119" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Berkeley Engineering students can study abroad! This week, ESS advisor Kendra Van Nyhuis and engineering student Simon Gonzalez share with us the amazing experience that awaits you studying abroad. You’ll learn when to start planning, some of the basic guidelines, and how students can fit a study abroad program into their degree timeline. Plus, Simon just returned from his semester abroad and shares what made his time in Rome such an amazing experience. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/808.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/808.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 808: Study abroad as a Berkeley Engineer</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:52</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Berkeley Engineering students can study abroad! This week, ESS advisor Kendra Van Nyhuis and engineering student Simon Gonzalez share with us the amazing experience that awaits you studying abroad. You’ll learn when to start planning, some of the basic guidelines, and how students can fit a study abroad program into their degree timeline. Plus, Simon just returned from his semester abroad and shares what made his time in Rome such an amazing experience. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/808.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 807: Big Ideas @ Berkeley</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-807-big-ideas-berkeley/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41959</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[You’ve come to Berkeley Engineering, so you can gain the knowledge needed to tackle the world’s most complex problems. This week I’m excited to introduce the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest. Guests Phillip Dennny, Big Ideas director, and last year’s grand prize winner, Ashmita Kumar, will tell us more about the program, which provides training, networks, recognition and funding to interdisciplinary teams of UC Berkeley students trying to solve real-world problems. Plus, aerospace engineering student Madeleine Bardy talks about some opportunities worth exploring outside  the classroom. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-807-big-ideas-berkeley/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[You’ve come to Berkeley Engineering, so you can gain the knowledge needed to tackle the world’s most complex problems. This week I’m excited to introduce the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest. Guests Phillip Dennny, Big Ideas director, and last year’s grand p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You’ve come to Berkeley Engineering, so you can gain the knowledge needed to tackle the world’s most complex problems. This week I’m excited to introduce the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest. Guests Phillip Dennny, Big Ideas director, and last year’s grand prize winner, Ashmita Kumar, will tell us more about the program, which provides training, networks, recognition and funding to interdisciplinary teams of UC Berkeley students trying to solve real-world problems. Plus, aerospace engineering student Madeleine Bardy talks about some opportunities worth exploring outside  the classroom. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-807-big-ideas-berkeley/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41959/ess-807-big-ideas-berkeley.mp3" length="44546833" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’ve come to Berkeley Engineering, so you can gain the knowledge needed to tackle the world’s most complex problems. This week I’m excited to introduce the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest. Guests Phillip Dennny, Big Ideas director, and last year’s grand prize winner, Ashmita Kumar, will tell us more about the program, which provides training, networks, recognition and funding to interdisciplinary teams of UC Berkeley students trying to solve real-world problems. Plus, aerospace engineering student Madeleine Bardy talks about some opportunities worth exploring outside  the classroom. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/807-Big-Ideas.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/807-Big-Ideas.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 807: Big Ideas @ Berkeley</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>37:06</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[You’ve come to Berkeley Engineering, so you can gain the knowledge needed to tackle the world’s most complex problems. This week I’m excited to introduce the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest. Guests Phillip Dennny, Big Ideas director, and last year’s grand prize winner, Ashmita Kumar, will tell us more about the program, which provides training, networks, recognition and funding to interdisciplinary teams of UC Berkeley students trying to solve real-world problems. Plus, aerospace engineering student Madeleine Bardy talks about some opportunities worth exploring outside  the classroom. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/807-Big-Ideas.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>ESS 806: Are you in the right major?</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-806-are-you-in-the-right-major/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41792</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Mark Asta, executive associate dean at the College of Engineering, joins us this week to discuss what students can do if they don’t feel like they are in the right major. You’ll learn where to find more information about each major, what opportunities are available once you graduate, and whom you can reach out to for support and encouragement. You’ll also hear from civil engineering student Emanuel Arevalo, who will talk about his experiences with study groups. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-806-are-you-in-the-right-major/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Mark Asta, executive associate dean at the College of Engineering, joins us this week to discuss what students can do if they don’t feel like they are in the right major. You’ll learn where to find more information about each major, what opportunities ar]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mark Asta, executive associate dean at the College of Engineering, joins us this week to discuss what students can do if they don’t feel like they are in the right major. You’ll learn where to find more information about each major, what opportunities are available once you graduate, and whom you can reach out to for support and encouragement. You’ll also hear from civil engineering student Emanuel Arevalo, who will talk about his experiences with study groups. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-806-are-you-in-the-right-major/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41792/ess-806-are-you-in-the-right-major.mp3" length="19727952" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Asta, executive associate dean at the College of Engineering, joins us this week to discuss what students can do if they don’t feel like they are in the right major. You’ll learn where to find more information about each major, what opportunities are available once you graduate, and whom you can reach out to for support and encouragement. You’ll also hear from civil engineering student Emanuel Arevalo, who will talk about his experiences with study groups. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/806-square.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/806-square.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>ESS 806: Are you in the right major?</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>13:41</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Mark Asta, executive associate dean at the College of Engineering, joins us this week to discuss what students can do if they don’t feel like they are in the right major. You’ll learn where to find more information about each major, what opportunities are available once you graduate, and whom you can reach out to for support and encouragement. You’ll also hear from civil engineering student Emanuel Arevalo, who will talk about his experiences with study groups. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/806-square.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Ess 805: Registration tips</title>
	<link>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-805-registration-tips/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://engineering.berkeley.edu/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=41791</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Registration is right around the corner and we are sure you have questions about planning, the day of and what happens after. Mayra Rivera, associate director of advising and policy in Engineering Student Services joins us this week to give tips on the registration process and what to keep in mind once you’ve registered. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-805-registration-tips/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Registration is right around the corner and we are sure you have questions about planning, the day of and what happens after. Mayra Rivera, associate director of advising and policy in Engineering Student Services joins us this week to give tips on the r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Registration is right around the corner and we are sure you have questions about planning, the day of and what happens after. Mayra Rivera, associate director of advising and policy in Engineering Student Services joins us this week to give tips on the registration process and what to keep in mind once you’ve registered. For a transcript, please visit the <a href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast/ess-805-registration-tips/">episode page</a> on the ESS podcast hub.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/podcast-download/41791/ess-805-registration-tips.mp3" length="34577320" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Registration is right around the corner and we are sure you have questions about planning, the day of and what happens after. Mayra Rivera, associate director of advising and policy in Engineering Student Services joins us this week to give tips on the registration process and what to keep in mind once you’ve registered. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/805.png"></itunes:image>
	<ssp:image>
		<ssp:url>https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/805.png</ssp:url>
		<ssp:title>Ess 805: Registration tips</ssp:title>
	</ssp:image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>23:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Engineering Student Services]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Registration is right around the corner and we are sure you have questions about planning, the day of and what happens after. Mayra Rivera, associate director of advising and policy in Engineering Student Services joins us this week to give tips on the registration process and what to keep in mind once you’ve registered. For a transcript, please visit the episode page on the ESS podcast hub.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://engineering.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/805.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
