PCR Alumni Panel

About this episode

Shai and Lilly interview Coach Michaela about the PCR Alumni Panel and insights from alumni.

PCR rowers Shai and Lilly interview Coach Michaela about the PCR Alumni Panel that took place over winter break in January. Coach Michaela shares the behind-the-scenes of organizing the session, insights about scholarships and rowing in college gleaned from alumni spanning eight years of program history, and the ways in which next year's alumni panel might look a little different. Rowing Pieces is the student-led podcast of Philadelphia City Rowing’s media and communication internship. Students are building communication and outreach skills that support success in college and career pathways. To support Philadelphia City Rowing in its mission to create a unique, comprehensive and free after-school enrichment experience for young people in the school district of Philadelphia by offering a mix of competitive rowing, academic mentorship, and wellness education, visit https://www.philadelphiacityrowing.org/give .

People in this episode

Hosts: Shai, Lilly

Guest: Coach Michaela

Topics covered

• alumni panel
• scholarships
• rowing in college
• program history
• student-led podcast

Keywords

• PCR Alumni Panel
• rowing
• scholarships
• college rowing
• Philadelphia City Rowing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philadelphia City Rowing

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