The Honor Roll Podcast

Juggling College and Life with 2025 Courageous Bull Award Winner Brooke Casey

Episode Summary

College students often wear many hats — as learners, employees, friends, and more — and balancing it all can be a challenge. This week, we’re joined by recent Honors graduate and 2025 Courageous Bull Award recipient Brooke Casey, who shares how grit and determination helped her successfully juggle multiple responsibilities while pursuing her goals. Brooke shares her journey of navigating college life while managing a full course load, working several jobs, and fulfilling responsibilities at home. She opens up about the challenge of prioritizing oneself, how she stayed motivated on the path to medical school, and the importance of belonging to supportive communities.

Episode Notes

College students often wear many hats — as learners, employees, friends, and more — and balancing it all can be a challenge. This week, we’re joined by recent Honors graduate and 2025 Courageous Bull Award recipient Brooke Casey, who shares how grit and determination helped her successfully juggle multiple responsibilities while pursuing her goals.

Brooke shares her journey of navigating college life while managing a full course load, working several jobs, and fulfilling responsibilities at home. She opens up about the challenge of prioritizing oneself, how she stayed motivated on the path to medical school, and the importance of belonging to supportive communities. 

Guests: Brooke Casey

Hosts: Fabiana Requena

Audio Production by: Sandra Napolitano

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