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Messages From The Front 2: Advice For College Students
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How well have you strategized your college journey? What are you doing to ensure you're not only surviving but thriving during these transformative years? Episode 11 of our podcast features an enlightening conversation with Professor Vanessa Joyner and student Elena Gonzalez, who share their wisdom and personal experiences on successfully navigating college life. From goal setting to effective time management and the indispensable role of good counseling – this episode promises a treasure trove of practical advice and tips.
Elena takes us on her college journey, where she entered with no specific goal in mind and the strategies she implemented to structure her activities around the skills she needed for her major. She also reveals her secrets to effective time management, how she prioritizes tasks, and the value she found in supplementing reading with audiobooks. Professor Joyner offers valuable insights into setting goals, timing oneself to gauge reading speed, and the importance of work experience. She shares how even jobs unrelated to a student's field of study can teach life skills and improve communication.
As we bring the episode to a close, Elena and Professor Joyner delve into the psychological aspects of success. Discussing the importance of overcoming fear, seeking help, relentlessly pursuing goals, and understanding your audience, especially in fields like graphic design. They share how they dealt with anxiety and the impact it had on their lives. Wrapping up the episode, we have a Q&A with Dr. Ross, discussing the power of full investment in studies and the benefits of taking risks. Don’t forget to send in your questions and suggestions for future topics!
Chapters
1. College Success (00:00:04)
2. Time Management and Learning Styles (00:10:01)
3. Advice for College Students (00:14:46)
4. College Academic Success Tips (00:28:30)
5. Overcoming Fear, Seeking Help, Pursuing Goals (00:40:16)
6. Student Success Q&A With Dr. Ross (00:50:01)
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