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Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Sam Herlihy and Connor Dasher interview Brielle Donlan, a Residence Life Manager with Global Friendship House about the international college student experience.  Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Steafon Parson and Emma Leonard interview Emma Cate Whitefield, the Assistant Director of Study Abroad at Belmont University about how studying abroad contributes to a unique, non-traditional college experience.  Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast!  On this week's episode, RDs Savannah Land and Katie Milligan interview Audrey Morlan, a Student Care Coordinator at Belmont University about building and maintaining relationships in college. Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast!  On this week's episode, RDs Chad Clark and Sam Herlihy interview Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a psychologist, speaker, & author about navigating "Grind Culture" in college. Let's dive into the episode! 

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast!  On this week's episode, RDs Chad Clark and Olivia Certain interview Mark Labbe, Chief of Campus Security at Belmont University about current safety trends and how campus security operates on a college campus.   Let's dive into the episode! 

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast!  On this week's episode, RDs Meredith Davila and Steafon Parson interview Keller Hawkins, the Assistant Director of Service Learning at Belmont University, on how students can get involved in volunteer work while in college, as well as the lasting impact volunteering can have on students.  Let's dive into the episode! 

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast!  On this week's episode, RDs Jessica Brunetto and Brent Liles interview Anna Caudill, a Program Assistant in Belmont University's Office of Accessibility Services on how parents can support their students who may need accommodations in college.  Let's dive into the episode! 

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast!  On this week's episode, RDs Gail Martin and Avery Goodwin discuss how to navigate and resolve roommate conflict and living in community on campus.   Let's dive into the episode! 

On this week's episode, RDs Luke Waldenstrom and Griffin Gardner interview Justin Speck, an Assistant Director of Residence Life at Liberty University, about Residence Life structure and operations and how to advocate for your student to university residence life departments.  Let's dive into the episode! 

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Brent Liles and Avery Goodwin interview Dr. Chris Gage, the Vice President for Enrollment Services at Belmont University about Navigating the College Admissions Process. You can learn more about the Belmont University Admissions Department by following @belmontadmissions on Instagram! Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Jordan Anderson and Lauren Anderson interview Cassidy Royall, an Admissions Marketing and Communication Coordinator for UNC Wilmington on what to do if your student hates their major and wants a change. Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, Residence Directors Meredith Davila and Savannah Land speak on what their role is as a residence director (RD) on campus, and how they interact with your student in everyday life.  Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Elisabeth and Olivia interview Julia Green, Belmont University's Campus dietician, about on-campus dining and how to eat well in college. Let's dive in!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Taylor Ruscitti and Brent Liles interview Belmont University student leaders Krystal Charter, Bella Bravo, and Eliza Baranowski about their biggest takeaways from the college experience. Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Gail Martin and Meredith Davila interview Donovan Smith, the Assistant Director of Residential Education & Housing at Guilford College, about how getting involved on campus can affect a student's college career and future. Let's dive into the episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Cody and Lauren, interview Dr. Anthony Donovan, Associate Dean of Students for University Living and Housing at Belmont University, about how life at college has changed over the past twenty years and how you can better understand the college experience your student is encountering today! Let's dive in!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Jessup and Avery, interview Joshua Solowey, Pastor of Ethos Church in Nashville, TN, about how to support college students in faith communities! Let's dive in!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Brent and Jordan, interview Maxwell Foxman, Professor of Media Studies and Game Studies at the University of Oregon, about E-Gaming on College Campuses! Let's dive in!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Brent and Elisabeth, interview Stephen Barker Liles, member of country music duo, Love and Theft, about "The Importance of Making Connections in Your City." Let's dive in!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Gail Martin and Elisabeth Bordulis, interview Dr. Liz Seidler, and Dr. Sarah Olivo, two clinical psychologists who host the College is Fine, Everything is Fine podcast about, "How to Manage the College Admissions and Acceptance Process." Let's dive into part two of this two-part episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Gail Martin and Elisabeth Bordulis, interview Dr. Liz Seidler, and Dr. Sarah Olivo, two clinical psychologists who host the College is Fine, Everything is Fine podcast about, "How to Manage the College Admissions and Acceptance Process." Let's dive into part one of this two-part episode!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Gail Martin and Taylor Ruscitti, interview Dan Pederson, Director of Housing at Northern Illinois, and Marcus Knight, Gen-Z student and Presidential Fellow at Belmont, discussing "What Makes Gen-Z College Students Different?" Let's learn more about how to communicate and support students!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Sydney Giles and Emma Leonard interview Dr. Brittany Giles, owner of Studio J LLC for Platoon Color Guard students, discussing "The Importance of Fine Arts and Music in College." Excited to learn more about this!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Zach Short and Olivia Certain interview Elliot Felix, CEO and founder of Bright Spot Strategy and author of "How To Get The Most Out Of College," about how students can take advantage of their college experience and make the most of their time! Check out his book, How to Get the Most Out of College: 127 Ways to Make Connections, Make it Work for You, and Make a Difference, here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Most-Out-College/dp/193634257X

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Jessup Peterson and Avery Smith interview Robert Khoury, CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and advisory firm, about how students can take advantage of their internships and use them to jumpstart their success!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Sydney Giles and Emma Leonard interview Dr. Jenny Bloom, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at FAU, about the benefits of students connecting to professional staff and resources on campus!

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Elisabeth Bordulis and Mattison Chase interview current college students, Seth and Emily, about things they recommend all students should leave at home and not bring to college!   ~Check out part one: Things Students Should Bring to College~

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Elisabeth Bordulis and Mattison Chase interview current college students, Seth and Emily, about things they recommend all students should bring to college!   ~Check out part two: Things Students Should NOT bring to College~  

Welcome to the College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Cody Cline and Lauren Anderson interview Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling author, higher education strategist on university innovation and leadership, and an award-winning columnist. We discuss the value of a degree, emerging technology in college, and the financial impact of higher education!

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Shelby DeLay and Savannah Land interview Rachel Clay, Southeast Regional manager for Campus Vote Project and discuss the importance of college students registering to vote and engaging politics. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Cody Cline and Jessup Peterson interview Kim Duckworth, author of the book Parents, Are You Ready?: The Practical Guide to Launching a Successful High School Student and discuss how parents can best prep their high school students for college. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Jordan Cooper and Hannah Hanson interview Vanessa Bryan, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for Leadership & Student Involvement at Texas Christian University, and discuss the major differences between a state school and a private school and deciding which is a better fit for your student.

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Jordan Anderson and Griffin Gardner interview Ben Cooper, the Founder of PreLawPro, to discuss if law school is right for your student.  To check out the letters of recommendation resources mentioned in the episode, go to https://pdf.prelawpro.com/belmont ! 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Taylor Ruscitti and Hannah Hanson interview John Biernbaum, Associate Vice-President of Student Services at Western Illinois University, and discuss leadership roles on campus and the best tools for parents to support students in these positions. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Katherine McCann and Elisabeth Bordulis interview Chris Agans, the Director of Career & Professional Development at Belmont University. They discuss how parents can help students navigate their job search process.

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Katherine McCann and Avery Goodwin interview Tim Wildsmith, the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement at Belmont University, to continue the conversation on Finding Faith while in college. They discuss the role of Campus Ministries and the resources they provide to students, and how parents can support their students through their faith journey in college. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Jordan Anderson and Brent Liles interview Derian Hamblin, the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at Belmont University, and discuss how your student can make the most out of their first month on-campus. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Shelby DeLay and Savannah Land interview Betty Wiseman, Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Belmont University and discuss how parents can help their student navigate homesickness. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Hannah Hanson and Taylor Ruscitti interview Lesley Garrett, former Assistant Director for Undergraduate Scholarships and current Project Manager for Leadership Strategies at Credo and discuss the process and importance of applying for college scholarships.  

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RD Cody Cline interviews Beth Hendler-Grunt, author of the book: The Next Great Step: The Parents' Guide to Launching Your New Grad into a Career, and discusses how parents can partner with their students to ensure they land a job post-graduation.

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Mattison Chase and Zach Short interview Chris Georgoulis, the Assistant Director of Safety for Office of Risk Management and Compliance at Belmont University, and discuss how to best prepare your student for possible emergencies when sending your students off to college.  

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Shelby DeLay and Katie Masters interview Angie Bryant and her daughter, Amilya Bryant, and discuss preparing your student for college and transitioning to campus life.

Welcome everyone to The College Parent Podcast! On today's episode, RDs Mattison Chase and Jessup Peterson interview Regine Schwarzmeier, Associate Professor of German at Belmont University, and discuss the benefits of learning a foreign language in college. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Jordan Cooper & Brent Liles interview Joe Mills at Austin Peay State University and discuss 10 things that parents should teach their college students before they leave home!   

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast!   On today's episode, RD Cody Cline will be interviewing Michael Mrazek: the Director of Research at UC Santa Barbara's Center for Mindfulness & Human Potential. They will be discussing how the design of the college experience can benefit or hinder students and how parents can support their students through their undergrad experience.

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Elisabeth Bordulis and Lauren Hidalgo interview Gary Boling, the Associate Director, in the Office of Career & Professional Development, at Belmont University. They discuss why it's important for your student to know themselves and how to use personality type, interests, values, and skills to help them understand themselves and what career paths they may want to explore. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Katherine McCann and Zachary Short interview Suzanne Rhinehardt, Assistant Director of Counseling Services at Belmont University, and Heather Gerbsch Daugherty, University Minister at Belmont University, as they discuss family issues and grief in college.  

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode, RDs Jordan Cooper & Brent Liles interview Markel Harris at Oklahoma State University and discuss how college students can learn to respect one another in the midst of their differences!    

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Mattison Chase and Jessup Peterson interview Dr. Robert Owens, Chief Diversity Officer with Tennessee Technological University and Pastor of Kainos Church, and Mrs. Dana Owens, First Lady and Director of Children's Ministry of Kainos Church, and discussing sending your student to college in the age of social justice.  

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Callie Edwards and Hannah Hanson interview Angie Bryant, Assistant Dean of Students and Case Manager at Belmont University, and discuss how parents can set up their student for success when navigating medical and mental health conditions and diagnoses. 

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week's episode RDs Hannah Hanson and Callie Edwards interview Jessica Franks, Director of First-Generation Scholarships at the University of Alabama, and discuss how parents can support their first-generation students when they themselves did not go to college.