Office Hours, Unofficially - A School of Business Podcast
Curious about business but not sure where to start or already in the major and looking for what's next? Office Hours, Unofficially is for you. Hosted by academic advisors Jose Aponte and Alex Sauer, this podcast brings the conversations that usually only happen after class into the open, the ones about exploring what business can offer, finding your people, and figuring out which resources are actually worth your time. No appointment. Just real talk. From exploring what a business degree can lead to, to connecting with the organizations and communities that fit you, to sorting through the academic opportunities hiding in plain sight you'll walk away with the tools to prioritize what you have to do, so you have plenty of room left for what you want to do.
Brought to you by the University of Connecticut School of Business.
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Episodes
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
8 min
In this episode of Office Hours, Unofficially, we discuss UConn’s Accelerated Master’s Programs and how they can help students earn a graduate degree in less time and at a lower overall cost. We explore the benefits, opportunities, and considerations students should know when deciding if an accelerated master’s program is right for them.
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
4 min
Exploring Business MajorsUndecided about your major? You're not behind, you're on schedule. Jose and Alex normalize the uncertainty most students feel and break down how UConn's business curriculum is actually built to let you explore your first year of coursework looks the same across majors, and you don't have to declare until your third term. The episode closes with three concrete moves: use tme.uconn.edu, talk to your advisor or peer mentor, and sit in on a student org meeting tied to something you're curious about.
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
4 min
Finding Community and NetworkingNetworking makes a lot of students uncomfortable, so Jose and Alex reframe it. It's not a transaction, it's finding your people and letting the relationship come first. This episode covers the sheer scale of UConn's club scene (400+ organizations, 30+ tied to the School of Business), the major-specific and affinity groups worth knowing, and concrete ways to actually show up from the Involvement Fair to Career Tuesdays without overcommitting.
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
4 min
Welcome BackWhether it's your first semester or your fourth year, this episode is about getting the most out of your student experience. Jose and Alex walk through the Involvement Fair, Engage Now meetings, and the value of your Peer Mentor, then connect the dots to what comes next, Case Competitions, Forage simulations, Bloomberg certifications, and the platforms that build real skills outside the classroom.
The throughline: as long as you prioritize the things you have to do, you'll have plenty of time for the things you want to do.
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
1 min
Meet the hosts of Office Hours, Unofficially, no appointment, just real talk. Jose Aponte and Alex Sauer, academic advisors at the UConn School of Business, introduce a show built on one idea: college is more than the classroom. Each episode spends about five minutes unpacking one thing worth your time a resource, a skill, or a person you should know that can make a real difference in your time as a Husky.