Ep 32 Ask the Erins

Childhood

The hosts, Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke, share vivid memories from their childhoods, revealing how these experiences shaped their personalities. Erin Welsh recalls her love for reading, sparked by books like "Animorphs" and "The Hobbit," and her adventures in the woods of Kentucky, which fostered her nerdy and adventurous spirit 1. Meanwhile, Erin Updyke reflects on her move from San Diego to Irvine and her bold decision to run for student council despite being new at school 2.

   

Friendship

The story of how Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke met is a testament to the serendipity of friendship. They first crossed paths in a campus office, where Erin Updyke introduced herself, leading to an invitation to a grad student happy hour 3. This encounter marked the beginning of a close friendship, as they discovered shared interests and experiences, such as dance movie marathons and navigating graduate school together. Erin Welsh fondly recalls, "That first semester even became almost instant best friends."

   

Academics

Reflecting on their academic journeys, Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke discuss their favorite courses and how these influenced their career paths. Erin Welsh highlights a pivotal history of science and technology course that broadened her understanding of historical events and technological achievements 4. She describes the course as a revelation, particularly the impact of timekeeping technology on navigation and human history. "It was this beautiful course," she recalls, "we went all the way through."