Luc grew up and went to a big high school in rural Virginia. With the help of engaged teachers, Luc developed a passion for science and art & photography. As a high achieving student, they chose to attend Radford University Honors College as a First Gen student. Luc joins our podcast to share their undergraduate honors college journey at Radford University, UG Research experiences, Study Abroad, Honors Student Council,  and Advice for college-bound students. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Radford University Honors College Experience Studying Science and Arts Impact of UG Research Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Luc White, Radford HC [0:56] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:09] Overall Radford Experience [4:50] Why Radford? [8:01] High School Interests [11:24] Transition to College [14:27] The Professors [20:27] UG Research [22:52] Impact of Research [31:03] Passion for the Arts [33:46] Study Abroad in France [39:32] What Next? [42:37] Advice for High Schoolers [46:25] Fondest Memory [49:52] Our Guest: Lucas White is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Studio Art at Radford University Honors College. Memorable Quote: “...but advocate for yourself, if you really have a need, or you really have a question, or you really need something, there will be someone there who will listen and who will help you get that. So be, you know, be a polite thorn in someone's side”. Luc White. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences , UG Research Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Newsletter. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.