CP 101: Learn by Listening

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience.


For many, college is the first time you move out of your family's home and live on your own. With that comes a lot of questions:

How do I find the cool parties?!

Where do I go to vote?!

And most importantly... where and how should I shop for my own groceries!?

Kate and Emma break down where to shop in San Luis Obispo and how to do so to your best advantage.

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CP 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Emma Hughes and Kate Lowpenski and was produced by Ashley Oakes.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience.

A lot of crazy stuff that happens in college. But one thing is consistent across every campus in America... everyone seems to be in a relationship.

In this episode, Emma and Kate talk to us about the best gifts to get, places to find love, and events to go to in San Luis Obispo for this year's Valentines Day.

Emma and Kate also get vulnerable about their ideal dates. This episode is full of bundles of information that you want to hear, whether you are a fan of Valentine's Day or not!

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CP 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Emma Hughes and Kate Lowpenski and was produced by Ashley Oakes.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. One of the most pressing questions all students need to answer is this: where should I eat today!?

In this episode, Emma and Kate walk us through every food option Cal Poly has to offer. This includes where to find the establishment, what you should order, and other resources for staying food secure on campus.

Kate shares many of her tips, especially when it comes to places like Shake Smart and Red Radish. Emma shares a surprising confession about a food she absolutely hates.

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CP 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Emma Hughes and Kate Lowpenski and was produced by Grace Bennett.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. As the new school year comes around, so does an onslaught of new people to meet, and new parties to attend.

Our hosts Emma and Kate gives you all the tips and resources you should know when it comes to partying it up in San Luis Obispo.

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CP 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Emma Hughes and Kate Lowpenski and was produced by Grace Bennett.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. The sun is finally out in San Luis Obispo, so it’s time to hit the beach! Tune into the latest episode of CP 101 for the best beach tips and tricks.

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CP 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes and Ben Shane.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. Let’s pregame for Shabang together! Emma and Lauren give you all the tips and tricks for San Luis Obispo’s music festival, including advice on outfits, safety, transportation and more.

For more information on Shabang, visit shabangslo.com.

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CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. College kids have sex; that’s just a fact of life! If you are sexually active, there are ways to stay sexually safe and healthy. In this episode, Lauren and Emma offer resources on how to access sexual health care in San Luis Obispo and break down the stigmas surrounding sexual and reproductive health care as a college student.

For more information on The Center, visit capslo.org/the-center. You can also access sexual and reproductive health care at Cal Poly’s Health Center and Planned Parenthood.Learn more about reproductive justice in general and the sexual reproductive health lab at Cal Poly.

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CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM. This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. The Saturday after St. Patrick’s day, Cal Poly students roam the streets decked in green for Cal Poly’s most celebrated holiday: St. Fratty’s Day. This day can be a fun and memorable college experience, but it can also get out of hand. In this episode, Lauren and Emma offer some tips and tricks about how to survive St. Fratty’s Day.

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This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes and Samantha Riordan. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. Have you ever wanted to travel the world or experience new cultures and perspectives? Cal Poly offers numerous study abroad programs to make your travel dreams come true, but navigating the process of study abroad programs can be overwhelming. In this episode, Emma and Lauren hear from some students that studied abroad in Europe, and Lauren shares her experience studying in Barcelona. Our hosts will give some important resources for studying abroad and guide you through navigating the study abroad portal.

To check out any of the study abroad resources our hosts discussed, visit abroad.calpoly.edu.
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This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes and Samantha Riordan. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. Around Week 6, Cal Poly students start the grueling and nerve-wracking process of registering for classes for the upcoming quarter. In this episode, students share their registration struggles, and Emma and Lauren offer some solutions from the office of the registrar and a few tips of their own.

For first-year advising, students can check out Mustang Success Center. For all other students, Cal Poly offers a range of Academic Advising, including college-specific advising centers.

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This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes and Samantha Riordan. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. In episode three, our hosts laid out some study tips and tricks. But, sometimes, the help students need go beyond the classroom or the library. Sometimes, you need a one-on-one with your professor. In this episode, our new host, Lauren, and our returning host, Emma, will chat with a professor about how to get the most out of office hours and share a bit about their own experiences with the benefit of office hours.

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This episode was written and recorded by Lauren Emo and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. As winter quarter ensues, students scramble to find housing for the upcoming school year. We endlessly scroll through Zillow, schedule house tours, and contact landlords in hopes of securing a lease. Finding housing also means finding a roommate! Roommates are a staple to your college experience.

In this episode, Emma and Jordan will talk about how to find a roommate and how to establish some ground rules once you do! If you’re lucky, you’ll end up with a best friend, but if not, the girls will give some advice on how to deal with a less-than-ideal roommate.

Check out Facebook to find Cal Poly housing groups and class groups. To find Cal Poly’s roommate resource page, visit the University Housing page. For guidance on roommate problems, check out the Mental Health Association’s guide.

You can find us on your preferred streaming platform. To keep up to date with the latest KCPR 91.3 FM podcasts, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook @kcpr913, and check out our website, kcpr.org/podcast. This episode was written and recorded by Jordan Triebel and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. It’s that time of the year when Cal Poly students flock to the library or hunker down in the UU. With the start of dead week and finals just around the corner, Jordan and Emma want to share some of their favorites study tips and tricks with you!

This episode was written and recorded by Jordan Triebel and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

The Kennedy Library has special hours for finals week on 12/6, 12/7, and 12/8. The main library will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Thursday regular hours will remain between 7 a.m. and midnight.

The chemistry fraternity website can be found here.

You can find free tutoring resources here and resources for the writing center here.

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Check out KCPR’s study playlist featuring some of Emma and Jordan’s favorite study music on KCPR.org or on KCPR’s Spotify.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. In this episode, Jordan and Emma dive into about all the different modes of transportation to get around Cal Poly’s campus and San Luis Obispo. They’ll explore taking the bus, using Zipcar, buying parking permits, and utilizing Mustang Shuttle, while reminding you to stay safe while getting where you are going.

This episode was written and recorded by Jordan Triebel and Emma Hughes and produced by Ashley Oakes. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.

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For more information on SLO transit, download the SLO transit app in the app store or visit this link.

You can register for a Zipcar account or find a map of Zipcars on Cal Poly’s campus here.

Mustang daytime shuttle runs 5 days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., looping through camps every 30-45 minutes and making stops at six locations including Kennedy Library, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, the Wine and Viticulture Unit, PCV, and the PAC. The nighttime shuttle runs 7 days a week from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., making stops at The Rec, Kennedy Library, PCV (at Foxen and Caballo B), Cerro Vista (at San Luis and Hollister), the UU, and the PAC. Check out this link for more information or map of all stops.

Mustang Patrol operates 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. To request a safety walk, call 805-756-2281.

CP 101: Learn by Listening is your tell-all guide to how to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience. Our very first episode will dive into Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome, commonly known as WOW. Sophomore English student Emma Hughes and junior journalism student Jordan Triebel interview a WOW leader and former WOWIE about the week-long orientation event.
This episode was produced by Jordan Triebel, Emma Hughes, and Samantha Riordan. CP: 101 is produced exclusively through KCPR 91.3 FM.
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Special thanks to our guests, Camille Kutrosky and Liam Toner.
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