In the latest episode of After the Bell, “What’s College Really Like,” hosts Dylan Hatherley and Gabe Cafazzo interview alumni Sean McCann (Providence College) and Derek Hatherley (University of Virginia) to help seniors prepare for university life.
The guests discuss the “culture shock” of freshman year, from the Instagram-driven roommate search to the transition into 400-person lecture halls. They emphasize that success requires a major shift in personal responsibility and mastering time management without a set high school schedule.
The conversation also highlights the emotional side of moving away. The alumni stress the importance of maintaining family connections and advise the Class of 2024 to enjoy their final hometown summer before the academic grind begins.
After the Bell is available on all major podcast platforms.
