Episode 7: lonely campus podcast with Student Veteran Andrew Hooper
Episode 7 of the lonely campus podcast features student veteran Andrew Hooper. Andrew is a transfer student studying Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts who comes to Syracuse University from SUNY ESF and Onondaga Community College. In this podcast, Andrew opens up about his time in the United States Army and the transition from active duty to being medically retired. He shares his experiences navigating new environments and exploring various coping mechanisms and support systems as he navigates pressures related to the service and the transition to life after the service. We appreciate Andrew taking the time to sit down and open up about his life experiences. Transcript available upon request.
WARNING: The following podcast discusses issues of substance abuse. Please use discretion when listening. If you are a Syracuse University student who is or knows someone who is struggling with substance abuse, there are a variety of resources and services available at the Barnes Center, including counseling, substance free programming, and group therapies. For more information, please call (314) 443-8000.
WARNING: The following podcast discusses issues of substance abuse. Please use discretion when listening. If you are a Syracuse University student who is or knows someone who is struggling with substance abuse, there are a variety of resources and services available at the Barnes Center, including counseling, substance free programming, and group therapies. For more information, please call (314) 443-8000.
Creators and Guests
Host
Amy Messersmith
Amy Messersmith is one of two inaugural Office of Diversity and Inclusion Administrative Fellows at Syracuse University. She is the Associate Director of Student Support Services (SSS) and works closely with the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). HEOP and SSS are two opportunity programs that serve undergraduates at SU, many who are first generation college students. Amy collaborated with a team of likeminded staff and faculty to create The SENSES Project in 2021, which is a student focused recording studio and podcasting program for HEOP and SSS students and their friends. If you want to share your story on the lonely campus podcast, please email Amy at akhoran@syr.edu.
Guest
Andrew Hooper
Episode 7 features Andrew Hooper, a transfer student studying Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts who comes to Syracuse University from SUNY ESF and Onondaga Community College.In this podcast, Andrew opens up about his time in the United States Army and the transition from active duty to being medically retired. He shares his experiences navigating new environments and exploring various coping mechanisms and support systems as he navigates pressures related to the service and the transition to life after the service.
