As a first-generation college student, Alyssa never considered getting an advanced degree until she gained research experience as an undergraduate student at ASU. After graduating with degrees in psychology and neuroscience in 2019, she practiced patience, persistence and grace to follow her dream of becoming a clinical neuropsychologist. She eventually got accepted to a doctoral program at Northwestern University. Hear Alyssa's insights on applying to and completing a doctoral program.

Jeff is a professional basketball player that has played for the NBA and for teams across the world. His experiences on and off the court have taught him to keep trudging through the mud to find long-term success. Hear his advice for students and recent grads and how his degree in economics and minor in African and African American studies have informed his life and career.

Sam Laubach is a brand strategist, stand-up comedian, queer advocate and devoted cat dad. While living in New York City, Sam completed their ASU Online degree in film and media studies, which they describe as "an English degree for people who can’t read." Hear Sam discuss developing your personal and professional brand identity and answering the infamous interview question "Tell me about yourself."

Ben Ellis started at ASU as a theatre major. Then he switched to communication, a degree that has been integral to his success in real estate. Having discovered the real estate industry during the Great Recession, Ben founded E + G Real Estate in 2013 from the bedroom of his home. Hear his tips for "playing it big" and setting yourself up for long-term success.

As a junior embryologist, Karen Amos helps patients find out why they may be struggling to get pregnant. Her work in the fertility industry is informed by an unexpected background: education. In this episode, Karen discusses the transferable skills of leadership, communication, empathy and adaptability.

After receiving degrees in English literature and film and media studies at ASU, Luu Nguyen loaded up her car and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a film editor. There she built a successful career working for world-renowned companies like Disney, Warner Bros and Dreamworks. But her career success led her to reflect on what was really important in life. Hear how Luu learned to prioritize her relationships and mental health, and transitioned from "dream job" to "dream life."

When Michelle was a student at ASU, she wanted to be the next Lauren Conrad. Even before social media and influencer marketing took off, her passion projects included blogging, fashion and photography. She had no idea that those hobbies would pave the way to her current role as a content manager at Juniper Print Shop, which partners with independent artists to sell designer prints on a budget.

Even after completing her undergraduate degree in psychology, Ashlie Temple wasn't sure what career path was right for her. Now she manages clinical services across five different states as the patient care services manager for Albertsons, Safeway and Vons pharmacies. Hear her advice on adapting, pivoting and finding your perfect career fit.

In 2015, Steven Slugocki was the youngest elected chairman of the Maricopa County Democratic Party. Then, many of the people who'd initially championed his success began questioning his experience and qualifications for the role. Hear Steven, an ASU alum with a major in political science and minor in U.S. history, discuss his experience with imposter syndrome.

Amanda Ventura Zink is the public affairs manager for Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company. There, she leads the public education campaign "Let's Talk Autonomous Driving."  Every day, she thinks about how Waymo can give back with its autonomous driving technology by working with nonprofits and local communities to serve those in need. Hear her discuss giving back to the community, finding balance in your personal and professional life and redefining what success means to you.

Welcome to the Learning from Experience podcast, where alumni from The College share their personal stories of successes and failures and tips for navigating the real world after graduation.