In this episode of Real College Podcast, we flip through a scrapbook of personal and cultural collections—intimate, intentional, and deeply human. Each page reveals what we choose to hold onto and why it matters. Anna Adamson tells us about the delicate art of Ukrainian pysanka eggs, and the push to preserve Ukrainian culture. Then, Saniah Bates walks us through the nostalgia and empowerment that comes with caring for Black hair. Next, Bianca Caputo interviews a lifelong doll collector. Then, Alexandra Denisova explores the quiet act of journaling. Caroline Weier visits the University Raptor Center, where baby birds of prey are cared for. Vanessa Pham reflects on the emotion behind creating playlists. Nolan Wagner wanders the aisles of a used bookstore. And finally, Hayden Lessiter drops the needle– on how records spin more than just music. 

Anna Adamson – “Preserving Pysanky”

Saniah Bates – "Curls and Care"

Bianca Caputo – "Porcelain Archive"

Alexandra Denisova – "Dear Diary"

Caroline Weier – "The Hatchling Collection

Vanessa Pham – "Track by Track"

Nolan Wagner – "Second-Hand Stories"

Hayden Lessiter – "Pressed and Preserved"