How to Make the Most of Your Clemson Experience with Sara Alkelani | Between The Stripes

This is Between The Stripes, a podcast all about student life at Clemson. In this episode, we sit down with 2026 Clemson graduate Sara Alkelani to talk about how her involvement in Every Campus A Refuge allowed her to give back to the Clemson community. Watch (or listen) as Sara shares how she got to Clemson, her experience as a Muslim student and the impact the Honor’s College had on her Clemson Journey. Whether you’re a current student, future Tiger or just curious, this episode offers an inside look at student involvement and life at Clemson. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Sara’s background 3:04 Sara’s decision to become a Tiger 4:21 Sara’s experience as a Muslim student at Clemson 6:20 Sara’s involvement at Clemson 10:34 Sara’s motivation to keep going at Clemson 11:42 Sara’s experience getting her Clemson ring 13:37 Sara plays Put a Finger Down 18:14 Sara’s experience in the Honor’s College 22:42 Sara’s experience in Every Campus a Refuge 25:33 Sara’s ability to balance everything at Clemson 27:35 Rapid Fire Round 28:58 Sara’s advice as she leaves Clemson Listen to this episode on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dxE... To learn more about the Clemson University Honors College, visit – https://www.clemson.edu/cuhonors/ To learn more about Every Campus A Refuge, visit - https://www.ecarclemson.org/ Follow Honors College on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clemsonhono... Follow Every Campus A Refuge on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ecar.clemso... Subscribe to the Clemson Student Life YouTube channel -    / @clemsonstudentlife   Check out our website – https://clemson.edu/studentaffairs Follow Clemson Student Life on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clemsonstud... The Division of Student Affairs is a preeminent, student-centered community that creates supportive and inclusive environments to prepare Clemson students for lifelong learning. Our mission is to prepare and empower students to make a difference as global citizens. #ClemsonBetweenTheStripes #ClemsonPodcast #ClemsonHonors #ClemsonStudents #studentlife #studentaffairs #clemsonuniversity