Declassified College Podcast

Justin Nguyen built this podcast on a simple observation: most college advice comes from people who went to school decades ago. Declassified College Podcast flips that by featuring real students and young professionals sharing practical guidance for all four years of college, with episodes that respect your time by staying under 15 minutes. The 206-episode library covers ground that your school counselor probably never touched — managing social anxiety during freshman year, building financial literacy before you graduate, networking when it feels awkward, and balancing exam stress with having an actual life. The show earned a 4.8-star rating from 117 reviews, which tells you that the advice lands. Justin's approach is direct and relatable, avoiding the preachy tone that makes a lot of educational content hard to sit through. Topics like spending habits, mental health, and career preparation come up repeatedly because those are the things students actually need help with. The show went on hiatus in 2022, but the back catalog remains one of the best resources for college-age listeners who want honest, peer-level advice. If you wish someone had given you a real playbook for college instead of just telling you to study hard, start here.