About Major Insight
Major Insight is a podcast about successfully exploring and navigating college. Hear open and honest conversations with accomplished students who share real stories about choosing majors, getting involved, making friends, overcoming common fears, and more.
Ways to listen
Meet our host, Michaela Buck
Michaela Buck is a true campus leader who is active all across Miami. As a Journalism and Political Science major, Michaela is also the president of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, a CAS student ambassador, and a member of the intramural volleyball team. She is passionate about advocacy, and building meaningful connections wherever she goes.
Listen to Michaela's debut on Major Insight, Real Talk About the Moments That Matter Most, wherever podcasts are found.
Recent episodes
Hear from past guests
Brock Shults, Kinesiology major, and drummer for the Thumbtack Mechanics
“This was an incredible experience to be a part of. You are all doing great work!”
Cambria Beane, Psychology and Neuroscience major
“It's all about finding who you are, especially in undergrad. It's really a time of discovery of yourself, what you enjoy, and the different things that you might be interested in.”
Charles Ellis ‘ 25, Biomedical Engineering and Pre-Medical Studies major
“A stereotype I had about college was that it was going to be almost impossible to excel. And once I got here, I realized that with hard work, you can accomplish anything.”
Lauren Kelley ’25, Strategic Communications major
“What I love most about this podcast is being able to relate to these students. Hearing the challenges they endured and how they overcame them sparked a realization that I can do the same.”
Maya Mehlman ‘24, Media and Communications major
“This experience has taught me so much about what I want to do in the future, and what kind of job vibe I'm looking for.”
Meredith Aliff ‘24, Speech Pathology and Psychology
“We definitely have something special with Major Insight.”
Nyah Smith ‘24, Social Work and Public Health major, and Student Body President
“There are so many things to do. So many ways to get involved. So many career paths. My biggest encouragement is to not get stuck in what you think these four years are going to look like.”
