In this engaging episode, join host Ashley Ortega as she delves into American Studies with two passionate students, Jessica and Addison, from the University of Texas. Together with special guest Dr. Alex Beasley, a seasoned professor in the field, they share their insights and experiences as American Studies majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica and Addison offer a glimpse into their academic journey, highlighting their research and thesis projects that have shaped their understanding of American culture and society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group explores the significance of a liberal arts education, particularly in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. Dr. Beasley shares personal anecdotes and perspectives on the value of critical thinking and interdisciplinary approaches that American Studies offers students in preparing for diverse career paths.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In this engaging episode, join host Ashley Ortega as she delves into American Studies with two passionate students, Jessica and Addison, from the University of Texas. Together with special guest Dr. Alex Beasley, a seasoned professor in the field, they share their insights and experiences as American Studies majors. Jessica and Addison offer a glimpse […]","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"http:\/\/podcasts.la.utexas.edu\/hooked-on-cola\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2024\/07\/American-Studies-Episode-Ashley-Ortega.mp3","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"39:52","filesize":"36.5M","filesize_raw":"38275562","date_recorded":"2024-07-09 17:38:37","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"3","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"full"},"tags":[23,24,7,22,5,10,25,15,6,11],"categories":[],"series":[2],"class_list":{"0":"post-106","1":"podcast","2":"type-podcast","3":"status-publish","5":"tag-american-studies","6":"tag-ams","7":"tag-cola","8":"tag-history","9":"tag-liberal-arts","10":"tag-masters-program","11":"tag-thesis","12":"tag-undergraduate","13":"tag-university-of-texas","14":"tag-ut-austin","15":"series-hooked-on-cola","16":"entry"},"acf":{"related_episodes":"","hosts":[{"ID":67,"post_author":"10","post_date":"2024-07-08 22:01:08","post_date_gmt":"2024-07-08 22:01:08","post_content":"\n
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