Podcasts about first year experience

Send us a textOn this episode of Speaking of … College of Charleston, Mark Del Mastro, Associate Provost for Academic and International Programs, and Chris Korey, Associate Provost for Student Success, talk about launching their new podcast, Faculty Off the Clock. This podcast takes you beyond the classroom to reveal the hidden lives of College of Charleston faculty. From woodworking enthusiasts to barbershop quartet singers, you'll meet professors with fascinating passions and stories that go far beyond academia. Korey and Del Mastro hope these conversations will highlight not only unique interests of the guests but will function as a bridge to connect people on campus with shared interests. “Both Mark and I were faculty members at one point, and most of your identity on campus is sort of tied up into what your scholarship is and teaching and you very rarely have opportunities to talk about what you do outside of that,” says Korey. “So we wanted to create a venue where people have the opportunity to talk about those things because it doesn't normally come up in our work environments.”Humor is a big part of their collaboration and Del Mastro and Korey make a habit of asking their guests a series of lightening round questions on topics from hot dogs vs. hamburgers to celebrity crushes. They also make it a point to ask guests about whether they like popcorn, which is a shared love and an ongoing joke between the hosts, and it gives them an opportunity to share their love of the Whirley Pop stove-pop popper. They end the episode by presenting guests with a customized bobblehead doll. “The whole purpose of the podcast is to show the lighter side of the faculty member and what better characterizes the lighter side of someone than a bobblehead?” says Del Mastro. Featured on this episode:Mark Del MastroAs Associate Provost for Academic and International Programs, Mark P. Del Mastro, Professor of Spanish/Hispanic Studies, provides leadership and support in the area of curriculum development and review and academic policy. He also oversees the Center for International Education, the Office of the Registrar, and the Office for Institutional Effectiveness.Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky and raised in northern New Jersey, Del Mastro earned his B.A. at Wake Forest University, his M.A. at Middlebury College, and his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. After defending his doctoral dissertation in August 1992, “Dr. D” relocated to Charleston, South Carolina to begin a career at The Citadel, where for 18 years he taught a variety of courses to include Spanish language and literature, and Hispanic culture and business.After serving four years as Head of The Citadel's Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, in July 2010 Del Mastro joined the College of Charleston where he served as Chair of the Department of Hispanic Studies until August 2019 when he transitioned to his current role as Associate Provost for Academic and International Programs in the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs.Chris KoreyAs Associate Provost for Student Success, Christopher Korey, Professor of Biology, leads the Office for the Academic Experience, which provides students with educationally purposeful activities that lead to deep learning, integrated social and intellectual development, and engagement with local and global communities. In this role, Dr. Korey leads eight units and multiple programs, including the Academic Advising and Planning Center, the Center for Academic Performance and Persistance, the Center for Excellence in Peer Education, the Center for Student Learning, First-Year Experience, REACH, Vet

On this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, host Mallory Willsea sits down with John Carrere, Director of Recruitment and First-Year Experience at Pitt Community College, to unpack the sweeping AI Education for American Youth executive order. As the White House pivots to an "America First" AI policy, the directive mandates K–12 and colleges to integrate AI without offering new funding or infrastructure. Carrere brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective, exploring what this means for real institutions, students, and overworked staff. This episode offers a candid and insightful look into how community colleges are adapting quickly, creatively—and often under-resourced—to meet AI demands.Related Articles:Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American YouthTrump Signs Executive Order to Ramp Up K-12 AI Education - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Guest host Raezheen Pascua, academic advisor at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa teams up with program director Pearlena (Lena) Sarono Stone for an inspiring episode recorded fresh off their presentation at the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans.Together, they dive into how First Year Experience courses can be powerful tools for promoting holistic student well-being, easing the college transition, and creating inclusive spaces—especially for students from marginalized communities.From innovative engagement strategies to the success of their dual enrollment programs, Rae and Lena share insights, stories, and real talk about navigating higher ed—including their own experiences with imposter syndrome and personal growth.This episode is a must-listen for educators, advisors, and anyone passionate about student success.

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III invites educator, speaker, author, and coach Regina Martin for an inspiring conversation. Regina shares her diverse background starting from her career in government to becoming a passionate educator. They discuss her book 'You Belong Here: Transitioning to Success High School to College Edition', focusing on themes of clarity, confidence, and dream-building. Regina offers insights into helping students, professionals, and aspiring dreamers to identify their passions, gain clarity, and take actionable steps towards their goals. She also introduces her 'DREAM Method' for achieving personal success and emphasizes the importance of networking and patience in the entrepreneurial journey. 01:11 Regina Martin's Background and Journey02:18 Finding Passion and Purpose in Education03:57 Guiding Students and Professionals07:12 The Importance of Dreaming and Vision09:16 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action11:39 The Dream Method Explained19:51 Writing 'You Belong Here'24:28 Conclusion and Contact Information You have Greatness inside you. I know you can Learn, Grow and Accomplish anything you put your mind toward. I appreciate you listening today. George Wright IIICEO, The Evolution Group_________________________________________________________ Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube3. Get the Prosperity Pillars Poster I Developed over 20 years from my Mentors.rs. About Regina Martin:The Motivated Educator is the founder of Scholars with a Purpose, LLC. As a higher education professional, she works with students to help them discover student success through the college journey and has been an Adjunct Professor for First Year Experience for seven years. Regina also has a passion to empower individuals to Dare to Dream. She became a Certified Motivational Speaker through the AB Fire Speakers Academy and Angela Brand Her Fire Speaker Academy. She is the founder of Dare to Dream Motivational Speaking and Coaching LLC, and her passion is to work with others to discover their dreams and potential.Guest Resources:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regina.martin.106Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daretodreammotivate_/Website: www.iamreginamartin.com

In today's episode, we sit down with Amber, a first year vet student who openly shares her non-conventional journey into vet school, the challenges she faced and her aspirations for the veterinary profession. We really enjoyed getting to know more about Amber's journey and the University of Central Lancashire (UClan) as one of the newest vet schools in the UK and their approach to producing a resilient next generation of vets. We hope you enjoy! University of Central Lancashire vet school ⁠https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/veterinary-medicine

In this episode of The Brother Next Door Podcast, I talk about which 401k account I invest in, why i invest in it, tips for investing in your 401k account, and how much my 401k is currently worth after 1 year. Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love, or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give. -Steve Goodier If this is your first time listening, welcome to The Brother Next Door Podcast where we have conversations about finance, personal development, and skills to get young adults further in life. We cover these topics by sharing our own personal experiences and bringing people on to the show to provide different points of view. Then at the end of each episode, we will give an overview of what we went over and the steps you can take in order to be in a better position in your young adult journey.  IG:  Podcast: @brothernextdoorpodcast  Latrell: @latrell.carter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brothernextdoor/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brothernextdoor/support

Are you an incoming transfer student to CSUSB? If so, this episode is made specifically for you! You attended your new student transfer orientation, but do you remember everything? Do you know what happens next? Do you know the upcoming important dates? Do you want tips for success? Well, this episode helps prepare you for starting at CSUSB!Join special guests Megan Huston Orientation and First Year Experience and Brittiny Dennis from the ASUA Academic Advising Office!Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of Let's Talk UNLV, we welcome back Dr. Lauren Gatto, Assistant Director of First Year Experience at UNLV, along with peer mentors Sky and Georgia. They share their journeys and insights into the transformative power of peer mentorship. Discover how peer mentors at UNLV support new students in navigating the challenges of college life, fostering a sense of belonging, and achieving academic success. Learn about the attributes and training that make an effective mentor and hear inspiring stories of growth and resilience from both mentors and mentees. Whether you're a new student seeking guidance or considering becoming a mentor yourself, this episode is packed with valuable advice and heartwarming experiences. 

Are you a new first year student at CSUSB? If so, this episode is made specifically for you! You attended your orientation, but do you remember everything? Do you know what happens next? Well, we have a special episode to help prepare you for your first semester at CSUSB! Join Megan Huston from Orientation and First Year Experience, as well as Brittiny Dennis and Meghan McGarry from the ASUA Academic Advising Office as they recap orientation, share important dates and tips for making a successful transition from high school to college!Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

With our incoming first year CSUSB Yotes attending new student orientation, do you as a parent or family member know what your student should have learned or what happens next? Join academic advisor Matt Markin as he chats with the experts, Maria Domingo from Orientation and First Year Experience and Ellie Gault from the ASUA Academic Advising Office! Maria and Ellie recap orientation, answer questions about pack enrollment, changing classes, important dates, and more!Subscribe to the CSUSB Advising Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google and more!Follow us on social media:Instagram & Tik Tok - @csusbadvisingFacebook - CSUSB AdvisingTwitter - @csusb_advisingYouTube - @csusbadvisinghttps://csusbadvising.buzzsprout.com/

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KAA is joined by guest Starr Wentzel of EKU as they discuss considerations for advising students as they transition to their postsecondary pathways, and difficulties faced when navigating their first-year on a college campus.

This lecture was given on January 14th, 2024, at the Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the speakers: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. (Thomistic Institute) from Pennsylvania, graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He previously served as the Assistant Director of Campus Outreach for the Thomistic Institute in Washington, DC, and associate pastor of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville, KY where he also taught at Bellarmine University. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of dogmatic theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He is a contributor on the Pints with Aquinas show and a co-host of the Catholic Classics podcast. Fr. Gregory is the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor, 2022) and co-author with Matt Fradd of Marian Consecration With Aquinas: A Nine Day Path for Growing Closer to the Mother of God (TAN Books, 2020). Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (Catholic University of America) a native of New Canaan, Connecticut, received her bachelor's degree in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in 2002 and subsequently entered the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. After completing her initial religious formation at her community's motherhouse in Nashville, Sister Anna taught for five years at the high school level in Knoxville and Chattanooga. She also spent a year in Australia, preparing for World Youth Day. She then returned to Catholic University, and in 2019 completed a doctorate in philosophy. Her dissertation was on "Noetic Thinking in Aristotle's De Anima III.6." Sister previously taught as a First Year Experience fellow at the university and as an adjunct professor at Aquinas College.

This lecture was given on January 13th, 2024, at the Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the speakers: Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (Catholic University of America) a native of New Canaan, Connecticut, received her bachelor's degree in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in 2002 and subsequently entered the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. After completing her initial religious formation at her community's motherhouse in Nashville, Sister Anna taught for five years at the high school level in Knoxville and Chattanooga. She also spent a year in Australia, preparing for World Youth Day. She then returned to Catholic University, and in 2019 completed a doctorate in philosophy. Her dissertation was on "Noetic Thinking in Aristotle's De Anima III.6." Sister previously taught as a First Year Experience fellow at the university and as an adjunct professor at Aquinas College. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. (Thomistic Institute) from Pennsylvania, graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He previously served as the Assistant Director of Campus Outreach for the Thomistic Institute in Washington, DC, and associate pastor of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville, KY where he also taught at Bellarmine University. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of dogmatic theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He is a contributor on the Pints with Aquinas show and a co-host of the Catholic Classics podcast. Fr. Gregory is the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor, 2022) and co-author with Matt Fradd of Marian Consecration With Aquinas: A Nine Day Path for Growing Closer to the Mother of God (TAN Books, 2020).

This lecture was given on January 13th, 2024, at the Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the speaker: Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (Catholic University of America) a native of New Canaan, Connecticut, received her bachelor's degree in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in 2002 and subsequently entered the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. After completing her initial religious formation at her community's motherhouse in Nashville, Sister Anna taught for five years at the high school level in Knoxville and Chattanooga. She also spent a year in Australia, preparing for World Youth Day. She then returned to Catholic University, and in 2019 completed a doctorate in philosophy. Her dissertation was on "Noetic Thinking in Aristotle's De Anima III.6." Sister previously taught as a First Year Experience fellow at the university and as an adjunct professor at Aquinas College.

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Choosing a major in college often begins with a subject we enjoy, and for Dr. Bledsoe, it was no different when her love of reading and writing led her to major in English Literature, which eventually led to a Masters Degree in Advanced Literary to help others learn to love and value reading.  Many of us find our calling through our work experiences, as Ripsime did in her first few positions out of school.  We never know where we are going to discover the thing that becomes our career focus, so it's important to be open to opportunities and continue to learn every step of the way, as Ripsime clearly does throughout her story.  Because Dr. Bledsoe has years of experience teaching First Year seminar courses, we discuss many topics pertaining to first year college students, including many pieces of advice for both students and parents.  Don't miss this valuable guidance!

First-year students are a critical audience for institutions of higher education. They are making decisions about whether to stay enrolled, and their experiences in their first year can have a lasting impact on their academic success and overall well-being. Even if first-year students are not engaging in extracurricular activities or other campus opportunities, they can still have a positive experience if they have a good experience in the classroom. Nii Abrahams is the Director of First Year Experience at Butler University, a new position that aims to address this issue. We discuss how he plans to serve first year students and more on this week's episode of the Higher Ed Demand Gen Podcast. Connect with Nii Abrahams on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niikpakpoabrahams/

Sarah E. Whitley serves as vice president of the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation. Prior to joining NASPA, Sarah earned a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development before serving as director of First-Year Experience and Family Programs at Longwood University from 2007 – 2013. A proud first-generation college graduate, Sarah is the author of First-generation Student Success: A Landscape Analysis of Programs and Services at Four-year Institutions as well as other scholarship on first-generation and related topics.First-generation college students in the United States face unique challenges. They are the first in their families to pursue higher education, often dealing with financial limitations, reliance on financial aid, and part-time jobs. They lack the guidance and support systems that students with college-educated parents have, which can make navigating the application process and campus life daunting. Imposter syndrome is a common psychological obstacle, as they may feel like they don't belong. Cultural and social adjustments can lead to feelings of isolation or a cultural gap. Despite these challenges, first-generation students demonstrate resilience and determination, often with the support of mentorship programs.Learn more about the CITI Program: about.citiprogram.org

In the first episode of The Herald's new podcast series, “On The Green,” contributing writers and producers Maya Kelly '27 and Rohey Jasseh '27 talk to fellow Brunonians about their first years on College Hill. How were their experiences in communal bathrooms? What were their favorite memories?Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. “On The Green” is produced in partnership with WBRU. Hakodate Line: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/209076The Crisper: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/209590 A Pleasant Strike: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/209547

 On this episode of Speaking Of...Jen Wright, director of the first-year experience, Jennifer Bradley, director for the center for excellence in peer education and Gabriella Gibson, peer facilitator join us to talk about the First-Year Experience program."We challenge students in a supportive environment," explains Jen Wright. "Our goal is to help them really challenge themselves, challenge their beliefs, challenge their knowledge, challenge their capacity for things. We want them to really fall down and struggle with things, but know that it's okay to do so, that we're there to support them, we're there to make sure that they get the help that they need. We encourage students to believe that they're capable of great things, that they're going to find their way to where they want to be on their life path."Featured on this Episode:Jen Cole Wright is a professor of psychology and director of the First Year Experience at the College of Charleston. As director of this vibrant program, she recruits talented faculty to teach first year seminars and learning communities. Wright teaches introductory courses in psychology and lifespan development, but her passion lies in courses on the psychology of human conflict and social change – teaching courses like Psychology of War and Conflict; Psychology of Oppression, Resistance and Regeneration; and Psychology of Social Change. She has been teaching in the First Year Experience program since 2009, teaching both seminars and learning communities with other faculty across campus. She has been a faculty fellow in both the Honors College and the Center for Sustainable Development.Jennifer Bradley Smuniewski is the director of the Center for Excellence in Peer Education (CEPE) at the College of Charleston, supervising the FYE peer facilitators and assisting other offices on campus with creating and maintaining their peer education programs. She served as the associate director for CEPE for many years and also worked in the main office of the Office for the Academic Experience, now the Office for Student Success, providing direct support to the associate vice president for the academic experience.She has a bachelor of arts in organizational communication from Clemson University and a master of education in counseling and student affairs from The Citadel Graduate College.Gabriella Gibson is a senior at the College of Charleston and will graduate with a bachelor of science in sociology with a minor in psychology. San Diego–born and East Coast–raised, she has a passion for helping others and hopes to open a private practice in acceptance and commitment therapy. She enjoys traveling around the world, discovering new music and the arts. Resources in this Episode:First-Year ExperienceBe a Peer FacilitatorSpring 2024 ClassesFaculty Invited to Get Creative With First Year Experience CoursesFirst Year Experience Classes Offer Transformational Opportunities

How much impact does the first semester of college have on a student's future success? Dr. Rebecca Weier, Director of First Year Experience at Bob Jones University, shares the strategic approach her department takes when it comes to serving first year students and their parents. The many faces of FYE come together in exciting ways to make that first year of school a rewarding time and set the students up for future success! Sign up for the The Voice email newsletter, an exclusive publication for BJU Alumni: https://alumni.bju.edu/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Podcast presented by BJU Alumni Relations for more Stories of God's Grace like this one. ⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠ Listen on Apple⁠ ⁠ Listen on Google⁠⁠ Listen on Amazon

EAB's Emily Mittermaier welcomes Long Beach City College Dean of Student Equity, Sonia De La Torre, and the Director of First-Year Experience at the school, Esteban Alfaro, to discuss the transformation of the school's approach to student success. They examine the role of technology, goal setting, and how they collected data to measure the impact of their efforts on students and the institution. The three also share tips for other schools on how to gain buy-in from stakeholders, act on their feedback appropriately, and continue to make adjustments to ensure their processes and systems remain responsive to evolving student needs.

This episode features Elton Taylor (Director of First-Year Programs), Hailee Rivers (2023 Orientation Student Leader), and Jacob Thomas (2023 OSL Exec) as they discuss the paths that led them to be involved in the first-year experience at Louisiana Tech. They talk about what got them involved in Orientation, the special bonds that are created in their cohort and with the freshmen they serve, and why the Orientation experience at Louisiana Tech is a unique one. Louisiana Tech First Year Experience on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latechfye/ Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

This lecture was given at the College of William and Mary on March 2, 2023. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: A native of New Canaan, Connecticut, Sister Anna Wray received her bachelor's degree in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in 2002 and subsequently entered the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. After completing her initial religious formation at her community's motherhouse in Nashville, Sister Anna taught for five years at the high school level in Knoxville and Chattanooga. She also spent a year in Australia, preparing for World Youth Day. She then returned to Catholic University, and in 2019 completed a doctorate in philosophy. Her dissertation was on "Noetic Thinking in Aristotle's De Anima III.6." Sister previously taught as a First Year Experience fellow at the university and as an adjunct professor at Aquinas College. She currently serves as an assistant professor for the philosophy department at the Catholic University of America.

PSU's Assistant Director for Housing Services, Dianne Arce, joins the show to break down the many affordable housing options available for students. Learn about PSU's unique First Year Experience housing, options for transfer and continuing students to live on campus, honors college housing, and more. The hosts talk about their own experiences living on campus and how that greatly enhanced their college experience. Dianne also shares all the details you need to know about getting in your housing contract! For more information and to apply visit pdx.edu/housing and send questions you may have to housing@pdx.edu.

Far too many students enter college without sufficient preparation to successfully navigate the college environment. In this episode, John Gardner joins us to discuss how first-year experience courses have been developed and adopted at thousands of colleges globally to reduce equity gaps and improve student success.   John is the recipient of numerous awards for his innovative work on first-year student success programs. In 3 studies, he was listed as one of the 10 most noteworthy innovators in higher ed. John is the author or co-author of numerous books and articles related to college student transitions. With his wife, Betsy Barefoot, he is the co-author of a series of textbooks for first-year student success classes. He is also the founder of the annual Conference on The First-year Experience as well as the Gardner Institute, a nonprofit organization that has served more than 500 colleges and universities. John is the author of Launching the First-Year Experience Movement: The Founder's Journey. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Louisiana Tech's Dean of Student Services and Academic Support Stacy Gilbert sits down to talk about her ties to Tech and how important it is for our University to help first-year students find the tools and resources for success. She shares advice for parents and acknowledges how hard it is to parent a college student. Lastly, she mentions the story of a special Tech tradition and reveals her favorite spot on campus. First Year Experience on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latechfye/ Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

Improving a student's sense of belonging and connectedness is a powerful force for good—and measurably improves enrollment, inclusion, and retention. A higher sense of belonging improves students' excitement, confidence, and commitment related to college. The first year experience begins with the admissions and application process, before the first year even truly begins. Many of us will soon be facing early and priority admissions deadlines for next fall. Now is the perfect time to take a strategic approach to student success through creating a space for building intentional connections. This episode explores the creative ways CSUN is working towards increasing student yield and ultimately student success through community building. Listen to a case-study of how to build a student-driven sense of belonging using the Near Peer peer-to-peer engagement platform. Near Pear is a virtual peer network that reinforces a sense of belonging and community throughout the student lifecycle, resulting in increased yield, reduced melt, and improved persistence.Host: Stephanie Krusemark, Vice President of Enrollment Management Illif School of Theology Guests: Dustin Manocha, Founder and CEO Near Peer Aaron Lindberg, Director of AdmissionsCalifornia State University-Northridge

This talk was given on September 27, 2022 for the DC Young Professionals chapter of the Thomistic Institute. For more information please visit, thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. is Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America. A native of Greenwich, Connecticut, Sister Anna Wray received her bachelor's degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of America in 2002 and subsequently entered the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. After completing her initial religious formation at her community's motherhouse in Nashville, Sister Anna taught for five years at the high school level in Knoxville and Chattanooga. She also spent a year in Australia, preparing for World Youth Day. She then returned to Catholic University, and in 2019 completed a doctorate in philosophy. Her dissertation was on "Noetic Thinking in Aristotle's De Anima III.6." Sister previously taught as a First Year Experience fellow at the university and as an adjunct professor at Aquinas College.

Former Campbell Football OL and current team chaplain, Adrian Dorsey, first stepped foot on campus as a wide-eyed freshman in 2014. Eight years later, Dorsey completed his Master of Divinity and transformed his passion and excitement for the Campbell community into the first-year experience program. Dorsey explains what makes Campbell University special and unique for people from all walks of life.

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Ashley Brown teaches Coastal Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, and Instructor Development at the College of Charleston. She has developed these paddlesports courses over the past decade to include Sustainability Literacy and a First Year Experience course with a Biology class. Learning about sustainability and sharing it with the students led Ashley to start a Masters of Art at Prescott College in Outdoor Education Leadership. She only has a few more classes before she finishes her degree. Ashley shares her passion for teaching kayaking at all levels and challenging people to test their limits while learning and having a ton of fun. She has been developing a curriculum in Kayaking, SUP, and Instructor Development at the College of Charleston, where Ashley serves as an Adjunct Professor.  Ashley is the recipient of the American Canoe Association 2019 Excellence in Instruction Award.  This award is presented annually to an ACA member for outstanding contributions to paddlesports education and instruction. She earned the prestigious Level 5 American Canoe Association Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification and is also an ACA Level 4 Kayak Instructor Trainer, Canoe Instructor, and L2 Standup Paddleboard Instructor. Ashley serves as a member of the executive committee of the Safety, Education, and Instruction Committee for the American Canoe Association. She loves to travel and has gone from Canada to Mexico and beyond, sharing her talent and knowledge with clubs, groups, schools, outfitters, events, and symposiums. Residing in Charleston, SC, she enjoys welcoming guests from all over the world to paddle in Charleston's beautiful waterways.  One of her favorite venues is the “Edge of America”, the Atlantic Ocean off Folly Beach.  She provides paddlers an opportunity to have an exciting experience and widen their perspectives. Today we're talking about how and why she got diagnosed, how an ADHD/ADD brain can often serve as a prerequisite, and what being buoyant may do for the ADHD in you! Enjoy! ——  In this episode Peter and Ashley discuss:   00:45 - Thank you so much for listening and for subscribing! 00:50 - Apologies for the near horrid audio- Peter is in a tourist-filled lobby today. 01:05 - Intro and welcome Ashley Brown! 01:53 - When were you first diagnosed and how did it happen? 03:00 - What was the first big change you felt after your diagnosis? 03:56 - What inspired you to seek out aquatic sports & activities; and to teach them? 05:33 - Do you experience sort of a rebirth every time you go kayaking; like I do when skydiving or running? 06:00 - On the good kind of exhaustion and a completely focused flow.  07:18 - How does scanning a wave, being outdoors and on the water help your ADHD? 08:56 - I had never thought of ADHD/ADD as a requirement for something! For what else could ADHD possibly be a prerequisite? 09:40 - On the importance of physical movement! 11:30 - How can people find more about you? [Ashley isn't a public figure but you can check into her courses via Web: www.wavepaddler.com and on their Facebook page here] 12:34 - Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to hear. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  19:08 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits  — TRANSCRIPT via Descript and then corrected.. somewhat: [00:00:38] Peter Shankman good morning. I am coming to you today from the lounge at a Hilton in Midtown Manhattan because, uh, my apartment was supposed to be finished two weeks ago for all my renovations and it's not, and I am living the Dylan McKay life here in New York Hilton in Midtown. For those not old enough to understand what the Dylan McKee lifestyle is? Well, look it up. Your parents knew. Anyway, welcome to another episode Faster Than Normal. Uh, I apologize in advance for all the background noise. Ashley Brown is joining us today. Ashley, get this we're going outdoors today, even though I'm sitting in a lounge in mid Manhattan, we're going outdoors. The great big ocean. to the coast. We're gonna talk to Ashley Brown who teaches coastal kayaking standup paddle boarding and instructed development of the college of Charleston. She's ADHD. She's developed these paddle sports courses over the past decade to include sustainability literacy and her first year experience course to the biology class. This is a very, very cool stuff. She got diagnosed when her kid did, as we hear so much about .Ashley, welcome to Faster Than Normal. Let's talk about some outdoors and how it relates to ADHD.  [00:01:39] Ashley: Hi! Hi, thank you so much for having me. And, um, I am really excited to talk to you. I've enjoyed listening to your podcast and I have to admit I'm a bit nervous. I hope that I hope this goes well.  [00:01:51] Peter: . You're gonna be, you're gonna be fine. Don't worry about it. So tell me when you tell me when you first got diagnosed and how did it happen?  [00:01:56] Ashley: Um, my daughter was in around third grade and, um, she had hit like unbelievable benchmarks in, in, in intelligence as a, as a little kid, you know, when they do those, pull you out, testing things to put 'em in gifted and talented and stuff. And then suddenly she couldn't read, you know, she wasn't reading, uh, at her, at her pace had had had just stopped. So we discovered that she had dyslexia and, uh, ADHD, and, uh, as we are moving through all those, those categories, I'm going, yep. That's me. That's me. That's me. And of course, this is something that, um, I, I understand a lot of adults have had that experience. So, so I got diagnosed when she got diagnosed and, uh, same thing, dyslexia, ADHD, and, uh, it's, it's interesting to hit it at, you know, 40 versus eight, you know, so  [00:02:55] Peter: I was gonna say, so you lived your life, not knowing anything about it, sort of similar to the way I did. I didn't get diagnosed in my late thirties and, um, what was the, what was sort of the first cha big changes that you saw in yourself once you, once you got that diagnosis?  [00:03:06] Ashley: Um, changes in myself, I guess, I guess maybe just like forgiving myself for being me, I don't know. Um, like suddenly. [00:03:20] Peter: That's actually a, that's a pretty huge answer. A pretty huge answer. Cause a lot of people don't realize that I, I went through the same thing. [00:03:25] Ashley: Yeah, no, I, uh, I always just, you know, why can't you do your taxes on time? Why can't, why do you have to work at a de at a critical deadline? Like, why can't you do this ahead of time? Like, um, so many of. So many other things that ADHD, people struggle with. Like, um, and I, I guess I cut myself a little more slack, not enough, not, not enough, but a lot more slack than I used to. Like now I have a reason, you know? [00:03:53] Peter: Well, we'll never cut ourselves enough slack that's for darn sure. But, okay. So tell me about how outdoors, how did you, first of all, how'd you get started in, in the classes of paddle boarding and kayak and all that, all that stuff outdoors. And what prompted you to say, Hey, there should be, there should be a school or classes. [00:04:07] Ashley: Well, um, so it, the, all the school and the classes are there it's, um, I didn't create that, but I just brought it in a different venue. So, um, I, um, I was, I, my first career was an artist and an art teacher and I was, uh, teaching. and it, it just, it just, you know, it, it's a pretty punishing, um, field. Uh, and I, I, I never was super successful with it. And then teaching children and then having children, it was just so many children and so much mess in my life that I, uh, I had a neighbor who said, Hey, you should come kayaking. And I went kayaking with a bunch of adults who I didn't have to clean up after. And I was like, ah, I can do this. And I, um, I just made some, made some major changes and I really went. Uh, full force into kayaking and stand and, uh, and then loved it. And I live in a place I live in Charleston, South Carolina, and, um, there is nothing but water around here. So there's so many places to explore and so many, uh, dynamic environments to, uh, get to know. So, um, I shifted from teaching, uh, children to taking people on kayak tours and all this stuff. And then, um, I met an instructor with the College of Charleston and, and. Uh, opened up some doors to me and I, I ended up with a full-time job teaching, uh, paddle sports at, uh, college level.  [00:05:31] Peter: I'm gonna go into a limb and say that paddle boarding or paddle sports or anything like that is similar for the brain as skydiving or running is for me. Would that be correct? Are you, is it a rebirth for you every time you do.  [00:05:42] Ashley: Rebirth. Hmm. I don't know. I don't know, rebirth and it, and it, and it is exciting and fun. And particularly when you do surf, so I'm guessing that skydiving and, and actually hearing that crashing wave behind you kind of stuff is this is similar. [00:05:57] Peter: Tell me how you feel when you're done. You come back to land.  [00:05:59] Ashley: The good exhaustion. Just space, that's it? Yeah. That's yeah. Um, so, and, and when I, when I bring people into it, I love their, uh, reaction to it. And I love the layering cuz. And I think that this is one of the things that I was that I wrote to you and the reason I wanted to, to talk to you, and I think that the layering of, of understanding the environment and watching the student and understanding where the student is is, has it. It it's that flow, right? Where you, where your brain is working on all the levels in the environment you're in. This is, this is probably the only thing I've ever done, where I wasn't also having a conversation with, you know, somebody from a year ago and writing a grocery list, you know, at all three going on at the same time. So, so it is the only place where my entire, where all of my attention is, is layered into there. So, so I love that. And then that puts me in that good exhaustion. [00:06:56] Peter: Well, there's a level of focus there, right? I mean, you absolutely, you have no choice. You have to look at what you're doing. You have to focus on what you're doing. You have to pay attention to what you're doing. You can't do a hundred of those things. It's the same thing with skydiving and, and for people with ADHD, we don't often realize that we realize that is the, the level at which we thrive!  [00:07:11] Ashley: Right. Exactly. Exactly. It's um, it is definitely the level where you thrive. [00:07:18] Peter: Tell me about, um, how it helps, how doing that helps your ADHD. Tell me about, uh, sort of how your brain reacts to that kinda stuff to, to being outdoors, to being on the water, to, to scanning the wave.  [00:07:29] Ashley: Okay. Um, so, so I came in to ADHD later, I did not understand the dopamine thing. Um, Prior to it, but now I understand and I, and I seek the, and I identify the things that give me that pleasure, that dopamine rush. So sometimes you're bored out of your mind of course, but then when you, when you can find the things that are giving you pleasure, like the, like moving very quickly through the water or looking at a reflection of a surface and, and, um, and so seeking those things has, or, or, you know, seeking that experience through somebody else's experience. So I'm watching, I'm watching 20 year olds figure out how to make their body work in a new way and how to make a boat, move, move through waves and stuff in a, in a, um, in a, something that they're not familiar with. It is, it is exciting in, and then that really does feed the, um, that dopamine receptor, I suppose. And, um, gives me a pleasure that, that, uh, I don't know that I, that I, I guess I had is with an art with art, but I had gotten so done with it with art. But anyway, um. [00:08:40] Peter: That's a good answer. I wanna read something that you wrote in, in your email to me, you said, I think that or ADHD is practically a requirement for outdoor educators. They problem solve on the go keep people safe while putting them in intentionally risky situations and manage their expectations to keep it engaging, but not scary. You know, I've never thought of it that way. ADHD is a requirement for something, right. We always look at it as a gift and, and, and something beneficial. I've never thought it as a requirement. I wonder what other things a ADD could be a requirement for? What do you think?  [00:09:08] Ashley: Um, gosh, I don't know. Um, the, the it's back to that multi layering thing, it's, it's, it's seeing some body and their process and a situation that needs your undivided attention as well. So probably teaching someone to skydive or teaching someone to do other things that are risky. Um, Ropes courses. Those are, yeah, those,  [00:09:32] Peter: I mean, I think, I think along the lines that, that, you know, one of the things about ADD & ADHD is we have that incredible power to hyper focus. Right. Right. When we want to focus on something, we are there 100%. And I don't think that a lot of, a lot of people, without ADHD, really understand how that works. And so I think in that regard, it's probably very beneficial for us. Um,  [00:09:50] Ashley: you know, and also the busy bodiness like the, the physical, um, Busyness is, is, uh, is key. So I think a lot of people that, that engage in that, like that come to an outdoor education experience and enjoy it, but don't want to be in it constantly. They need to think while sitting still or being still. And I, and I, I don't know how you are, but I never stop moving so it's a, it's a perfect thing for me to, to keep moving, to keep thinking. I,  [00:10:22] Peter: I think it's the same it's same reason. Yeah. It makes perfect sense. It's the same reason that, you know, my, my parents always told me as a kid, no listening to music while you're studying, but it turns out that listening to music is actually the best possible thing. Someone like us could do. No question about. [00:10:33] Ashley: Absolutely. And like, um, um, teaching kids. Well, my own children. Teaching kids like the multiplication tables or reading stories out loud or whatever, when they were tiny. If they, it, my, my little one was jumping around the whole time and, and I, and I would go, you know, what did I just say? And she could repeat it, back like just like word for word. But if I, you know, she just couldn't sit still to do that. So. No question. And, and I related to that, so I didn't try to get her to sit still. I went to Catholic school and I was required to sit still. So ,  [00:11:09] Peter: I went to school in the seventies and I was, yeah, in the seventies, it was sort of the same way. And lemme tell you something that didn't work really well for me either. No. And that was a public school too.  [00:11:17] Ashley: Not a big fan of the sitting still  [00:11:20] Peter: Ashley, how could people find out more? How can they find you? Do you have an Instagram, you have things where people could find your great, you sent me some great photos of paddle boarding and all that stuff. The places people could find this stuff? [00:11:28] Ashley: Um, so I have a website wave paddler.com and, um, I am, I, I actually am not I'm, I'm not a public personality in the, in this, in the way that you are. I don't have something that I'm trying to convey to people. [Ashley isn't a public figure but you can check into her courses via Web: www.wavepaddler.com and on their Facebook page here] Um, I just loved your show and I wanted to talk with you. And, uh, and, um, I don't know. I really do appreciate my ADHD! [00:11:51] Peter: Good enough. Yeah. As you should, we're trying to change the world. Not everyone has to be a celebrity and everyone has to be, uh, famous. We could be like, you know, regular normal people, just, just doing the best they can with the tools that they've been given. Ashley Brown. Thank you so much for sticking around and coming on the show and, uh, stay on the water and keep having fun! [00:12:07] Ashley: Thank you. You too! Come and paddle with me sometime.  [00:12:09] Peter: Most certainly will. Guys, as always, we've been listening the fast than normal. Sorry again about the background. Apparently every loud person, who's a tourist in New York happens to be in this lounge right at this very moment. But I'm hoping that the next time we talk, I'll be back in my apartment where it's much quieter. We will see you next week. If you like what you heard, leave us a review in any of the stations, any of the places you download your podcasts. My name is Peter Shankman  @PeterShankman all the socials. And thank you for listening. We'll see you next week. ADHD is a gift not a curse. Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week!

Susan Fanale, Director of Orientation and all that is involved with First Year Experience for new Billikens, speaks about SLU 101, Oriflamme, and the ongoing support provided for new students at SLU.

Brother Greg sits down with April Barton - Mental Health Counselor, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY - and Meaghan Davis - Director of the First-Year Experience, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY - provide perspective on the challenges of LGBTQ+ humans in the workplace and tips for celebrating Pride Month.

Knowing Where, and Who, We Are. Phillip D. Rash, assistant dean of undergraduate education and director of the BYU Office of First-Year Experience when this devotional was given, will give his remarks.

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we kicked off a new weekly theme: "Spiritual Disciplines".  We discussed what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus, and how do we make authentic, growing disciples.  Is the current church doing a good job when it comes to making disciples?  Why or why not?  Discipleship should be transformational, not informational.  Our special guest was Tim Downey.  He is Program Head for First Year Experience at Moody Bible Institute, a teacher at MBI specializing in disciplines of youth and leadership, associate pastor, and Senior Director of Campuses and Outreach at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, Illinois.  Take a listen to the Karl and Crew Showcast to hear some of the best moments from today.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we share the second part of a virtual public event Julián Esteban Torres López gave on November 10th, hosted by the Department of Language, Literature, and Arts at Texas A&M University, San Antonio. Be sure to check out Part 1, where Julián gives a talk on what it means to decolonize and indigenize storytelling. For this final part today, Dr. Alexandra Rodriguez Sabogal, interviews Julián, followed by a Q&A with the audience moderated by Dr. Katherine Gillen, the Chair of the Department of Language, Literature, and Arts. We discuss: the relationship between language and identity,  how the concept of time can be a tool to challenge hegemonic epistemologies, the importance of centering and circulating thinking and art from the Global South, how we can stand up for our own concerns in a colonized landscape, the challenges of being multilingual in a society that encourages monolingualism, And much more. We jump into the moment of the event when Dr. Alexandra Rodriguez Sabogal asks Julián about his own experiences. Given that Julián was born in Colombia, and raised in both Colombia and the United States, and having also lived in Canada, Chile, and Japan, she asked him how his global experience influenced or informed how he defines himself as an artist and storyteller. We start the episode with Julián answering this question. Thank you for listening. *** We'd like to thank the Dr. Alexandra Rodriguez Sabogal and Dr. Katherine Gillen (chair of the Department of Language, Literature, and Arts at Texas A&M, San Antonio) for all of the hours of preparation they put into making this event happen. Also thank you to Myrna Garza (chair of Native American Heritage Month Committee) and Tamara Hinojosa and the President's Commission on Equity for their work and support of this event. We'd also like to thank the university's Spanish, Bilingual Education, Mexican-American and Latinx Studies, Communication, English, and First Year Experience programs for making this event possible. And gracias to the entire Texas A&M, San Antonio, cohort and everyone who attended the event virtually from around the world.  *** The Nasiona Podcast amplifies the voices and experiences of the marginalized, undervalued, overlooked, silenced, and forgotten, as well as gives you a glimpse into Othered worlds. We focus on stories that explore the spectrum of human experiences—stories based on facts, truth-seeking, human concerns, real events, and real people, with a personal touch. From liminal lives to the marginalized, and everything in between, we believe that the subjective can offer its own reality and reveal truths some facts can't discover. Hosted, edited, and produced by Julián Esteban Torres López @je_torres_lopez. Please follow The Nasiona on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for regular updates: @TheNasiona Original music for The Nasiona Podcast was produced by the Grammy Award-winning team of Joe Sparkman and Marcus Allen, aka The Heavyweights. Joe Sparkman: Twitter + Instagram. Marcus Allen: Twitter + Instagram. The Nasiona Magazine and Podcast depend on voluntary contributions from readers and listeners like you. We hope the value of our work to our community is worth your patronage. If you like what we do, please show this by liking, rating, and reviewing us; buying or recommending our books; and by financially supporting our work either through The Nasiona's Patreon page or through Julián Esteban Torres López's Ko-fi donation platform. Every little bit helps. Thank you for listening and reading, and thank you for your support.

On this week's episode, Tomaso welcomes another student leader, Qianqian Chen, a previous First Year Experiences (FYE)  mentor and a current FYE TA. Being an international student from Wuhon, China, Qianqian has faced many challenges such as homesickness, the language barrier, and culture shock. However, through her experiences in the FYE program, she was able to find her place on campus. Now, she is giving back to the program, mentoring first year students and other FYE mentors. Qianqian stresses the importance of getting involved, especially for international students, and how the FYE program allowed her to explore campus. She also shares how much she cares for her mentees and wants to see them grow. If you are participating in the FYE program, are an international student, or interested in learning about both, make sure to tune in to this episode! 

Colonization has not ended. We are not in a post-colonial age in a similar way that we are not in a post-racial age. Colonization has simply become normalized, perpetuated by dominant culture narratives, and accepted by the majority as part of life. On this episode, we share a virtual public talk Julián Esteban Torres López gave entitled "Decolonizing and Indigenizing Storytelling," hosted by the Department of Language, Literature, and Arts at Texas A&M, San Antonio. Julián centers the talk around several questions: What does it mean to decolonize and Indigenize storytelling? How do institutionalized Euro-centric storytelling frameworks limit creativity, understanding of stories and histories, and how we relate to others, our selves, our environment, and our art creations? What does it mean to center Indigenous ways of thinking, knowing, and creating in storytelling? How can we reimagine and redesign and free ourselves from the shackles and limitations of colonial storytelling? He shares his story; discusses his storytelling work across various media platforms; and addresses the importance of decolonizing storytelling, affirming Indigenous traditions, and creating safe and encouraging spaces for BIPOC stories. We'd like to thank Rigorous (a journal edited and written by people of color) for publishing Julián's poem “The Wind” in its Volume 5, Issue 2. We'd also like to thank the Dr. Alexandra Rodriguez Sabogal and Dr. Katherine Gillen (chair of the Department of Language, Literature, and Arts at Texas A&M, San Antonio) for all of the hours of preparation they put into making this event happen. Also thank you to Myrna Garza (chair of Native American Heritage Month Committee) and Tamara Hinojosa and the President's Commission on Equity for their work and support of this event. We'd also like to thank the university's Spanish, Bilingual Education, Mexican-American and Latinx Studies, Communication, English, and First Year Experience programs for making this event possible. And gracias to the entire Texas A&M, San Antonio, cohort and everyone who attended the event virtually from around the world.  The Nasiona Podcast amplifies the voices and experiences of the marginalized, undervalued, overlooked, silenced, and forgotten, as well as gives you a glimpse into Othered worlds. We focus on stories that explore the spectrum of human experiences—stories based on facts, truth-seeking, human concerns, real events, and real people, with a personal touch. From liminal lives to the marginalized, and everything in between, we believe that the subjective can offer its own reality and reveal truths some facts can't discover. Hosted, edited, and produced by Julián Esteban Torres López @je_torres_lopez. Please follow The Nasiona on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for regular updates: @TheNasiona Original music for The Nasiona Podcast was produced by the Grammy Award-winning team of Joe Sparkman and Marcus Allen, aka The Heavyweights. Joe Sparkman: Twitter + Instagram. Marcus Allen: Twitter + Instagram. The Nasiona Magazine and Podcast depend on voluntary contributions from readers and listeners like you. We hope the value of our work to our community is worth your patronage. If you like what we do, please show this by liking, rating, and reviewing us; buying or recommending our books; and by financially supporting our work either through The Nasiona's Patreon page or through Julián Esteban Torres López's Ko-fi donation platform. Every little bit helps. Thank you for listening and reading, and thank you for your support.

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Our relationships and our mental health are deeply connected. In many ways, they are the single most connected element to whether or not we consider ourselves happy and fulfilled, or detached and unsatisfied. We're wired to connect to others from the time we're babies. Social connectedness is what drives every part of our lives - family, friends, significant others, colleagues, classmates - nearly every setting we are put in is dependent on our connectedness to those around us. It explains why the discomfort of moving away, whether for college, a new job or a fresh start, can be so tough. It also explains the sense of gratitude and ‘filled cup' feeling you get when you are together with many people you hold close. If you ask your parents, they will likely tell you that relationships now are vastly different than when they were in their teens, twenties and thirties. The way we interact with each other, and the volume in which we do it, has changed in medium and amount drastically in the past two decades. On top of that, the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped our personal relationships in unprecedented ways, forcing us to live closer together with some people and further apart from others. Life in lockdown has necessitated close, constant contact with our families and partners, but social distancing measures have isolated us from our friends and wider communities. Having close, positive relationships can give us a purpose and sense of belonging. Recognizing the importance of good relationships and defining new ways of developing and maintaining strong social connections are integral to our wellbeing, yet it can be hard to adapt and address the change that naturally occurs as we go through different stages of our lives. Our circles change, our jobs and family situations change, where we live changes, our relationships with spirituality often change too. For many of you listening, when your parents were your age or younger, the average 21 year old was married and caring for a new baby. Careers spanned decades for many; and it was commonplace for most young parents to focus on making money and building a family. There seemed to be a natural progression, twenty-somethings moved from being sons and daughters to being husbands and wives, growing up and taking on responsibility immediately after their schooling. Yet, in just a few decades, the twenty-something years turned from being defined by responsibility and adulthood into one defined by experimentation and, increasingly in the last 18-months in particular, uncertainty. In this episode, we have a conversation with Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman, an Associate Professor of Theology and Co-Director of the First Year Experience at CSB/SJU. She specializes in the areas of Catholic and Christian sexual ethics. Her scholarly work examines the influence of hookup culture on college students' views and the formation of intimate relationships. She has been teaching at CSB/SJU since 2004. Kari-Shane encourages students to reach out to her - as she says, her door is "always open": Email: KDAVIS@csbsju.edu

Marty Tallman of the excellent "Between the Seams" series from Triple Play Fantasy and Jacob Eason of Field of Vision Sports and Rotoballer (@FOV_Sports) join Eric, THE DOCTOR, flying solo to talk about their first year in Justin Mason's excellent TGFBI Fantasy Baseball Superleague! And guess what, at least for this week, Doc does a great job with the social media! Of course, we have the Triple Play Fantasy Question and Game of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Are you taking the time to invest in yourself and your business? Today we are joined with DFW Realtor, Amber Dorsey! Amber discusses her story, how she got into real estate, and how she invested in herself to grow her business and achieve success. We appreciate Amber for taking the time to speak some truths about her experience and industry advice, and we encourage you to get in touch with her if you are ever on the market! Don't forget to leave a rating and review, and we will see you next time! Books: N/A Contact: Amber Dorsey @dorsey_sells_dfw (instagram) Amber@DorseyDFWgroup.com https://www.dorseysellsdfw.com/links Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 1:07) Intro / Amber Dorsey (1:08 - 7:15) Amber's Start in Real Estate, First Year Experience (7:16 - 8:47) Lessons Learned (Self-Discipline) (8:48 - 11:32) Amber's First Hires (11:33 - 14:11) Rundown of Amber's Current Focus & Social Media Influence (14:12 - 16:19) What Amber Wished She Knew Back Then (16:20 - 17:36) Amber's Goals for This Year (17:37 - 20:52) An Opportunity that Amber Sees (20:53 - 23:04) How Amber is Investing in Herself (23:05 - 25:58) Who Amber is Inspired by (25:59 - ) Final Thoughts & Contact

On this episode we are joined by students and staff from CSU, Chico's First Year Experience. FYE fosters collaborative and active learning, peer support and engagement with public issues that challenge students to get involved immediately, not eventually, as scholars and engaged members of the community.