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Dear Student:That's All it Takes (ft. Brad Mortensen) 2/2Ready for part 2? Here's the rest of what Weber State's president had to say about inclusion, diversity, and putting students firts2021-12-0621 minDear Student:That's All it Takes (ft. Brad Mortensen) 1/2Brad Mortensen, the 13th President of Weber State University in Ogden Utah has a highly people-focused approach as he helps students of all backgrounds succeed in their higher education pursuits. Listen to hear some of the things he does that makes a big difference in the way he forms and cultivates relationships2021-11-2919 minDear Student:Creating Your Own Experience Through a Sense of Belonging Part 2You are where you're at for a reason. Finding a sense of belonging has a lot to do with finding meaning and appreciation for things in your current circumstance. Be the kind of person that connects with the world and people around you to create the kinds of experiences you want. 2021-11-2208 minDear Student:Go Small or Go Home! (ft. Scott L. Wyatt) 2/2The goal is about becoming... become the type of person who is able to accomplish some of the things you want to accomplish. Scott Wyatt is one of the best examples of taking small and simple steps, then seeing the incredible results that come from it. Here's part two of our conversation with him. 2021-11-0820 minDear Student:Go Small or Go Home! (ft. Scott L. Wyatt) 1/2"Go small or go home!"
This is the philosophy of Scott L. Wyatt, an attorney, former university president, world mountain climber and current Senior Executive Director of Statewide Online Education within the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education for the state of Utah.
Tune in to see how you can create your own experience through small, simple, consistent efforts.
"Show me your HABITS, I'll show you your FUTURE."
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2021-11-0120 minDear Student:Creating Your Own Experience Through a Sense of Belonging Part 1You are where you are for a reason! Whatever it may be, you have what it takes to create your own experience, and it can't happen until you start with where you're at.
Find the value in where you are in your life. Whether it's the school you're at, the job you have, classes you're in, a sense of belonging helps you bloom where you're planted.
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast using #CYOE (Create Your Own Experience) and connect with us on LinkedIn!2021-10-2510 minDear Student:What Do Entrepreneurship & Biomedical Engineering Have To Do With Each Other? (ft. Jeremie Oliver)Who is this guy?
The perfect question to ask about the guest on our episode today. The answer: Jeremie Oliver -- one of the most academically accomplished individuals we've had on, and he's still in school.
Jeremie has great insights about mentorship, pursuing passions, motivation, and being able to do different things that are seemingly unrelated, despite a fragmented educational journey.
Connect with him on LinkedIn!
Medical literature by Jeremie Oliver and Rena D'Souza.
Enjoy! :)2021-10-1133 minDear Student:Creativity in College (ft. Lynn Vartan, Ph.D.) 2/2In a two part interview, John and Brad talk with Dr. Lynn Vartan, an international performer and educator who is an advocate for diversity in music, about communication, collaboration and creativity.
Vartan began building her solo freelance career while attending graduate school in southern California. After earning both her master's and doctoral degrees in music at University of Southern California, she knew she wanted to find the perfect place to settle down and teach. Today, Vartan is the Director of Percussion and the Director of APEX Event Series at SUU.
Fluidity Confined: https://www.youtube...2021-10-0426 minDear Student:Creativity in College (ft. Lynn Vartan, Ph.D.) 1/2In a two part interview, John and Brad talk with Dr. Lynn Vartan, an international performer and educator who is an advocate for diversity in music, about communication, collaboration and creativity.
Vartan began building her solo freelance career while attending graduate school in southern California. After earning both her master's and doctoral degrees in music at University of Southern California, she knew she wanted to find the perfect place to settle down and teach. Today, Vartan is the Director of Percussion and the Director of APEX Event Series at SUU.
Fluidity Confined: https://www.youtube.c...2021-10-0419 minDear Student:Something That Will Change Your LifeDeveloping authentic relationships with as many people as you can will change your life. Getting outside and expanding your comfort zone can prove to be one of the most valuable things you do in college!
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast using #CYOE (Create Your Own Experience) and connect with us on LinkedIn!2021-09-2715 minDear Student:Welcome Back for Round ThreeJoin John and Brad for the best season yet! Season Three will highlight professional athletes, mental health professionals, student body presidents, university presidents, medical professionals, professors, and more. Each episode will provide valuable tips and practices to help you learn how to create your own experience in school and everything after.
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Dear Student:Season 2 FinaleA big thank you for helping to make season 2 AWESOME! We've covered a lot of good stuff this semester and we wish you all the best for the summer. Stay tuned for some bonus episodes we'll publish during the summer, but other than that we'll be back in August to pick up with season 3 :) 2021-04-2604 minDear Student:Unexpected Opportunities that Come from Disappointing ChallengesThings don't always go as planned; you know that, and I know that. But what if you could learn how to turn challenges and disappointment into opportunities? 2021-04-1913 minDear Student:The Most Important Soft Skills that Employers Want You to HaveInterpersonal relationships are all around us; there isn't a time in your life where you won't be involved with relationships with other people. Particularly in a professional setting, learning how to manage these relationships, and the communication within, is a meaningful practice that will take you far! 2021-04-1220 minDear Student:Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 1Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it. 2021-04-0509 minDear Student:Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 3Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.2021-04-0516 minDear Student:Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 2Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.2021-04-0513 minDear Student:Registering for ClassesLearn about some of the important things you should keep in mind when it comes to registering for classes. It's coming up for all of us so make sure you stay on top of it and put yourself in the best situation to succeed!2021-03-2916 minDear Student:What It's Like to be Part of an Entrepreneurship CompetitionA few weeks ago, we were a part of a competition for people who ran different businesses. Here's our experience along with a few things we learned. 2021-03-2206 minDear Student:Behind the Scene ConversationsBurning bridges, motivation, why it's important to take things one step at a time. These are all things we talk about and how it applies to your story of success2021-03-1507 minDear Student:Get to Know Your Host (feat. John Woolley)We have some pretty cool guests on the show, and you get to know a little bit about them and their perspectives. This is an episode for you to get to know your host a little more.2021-03-1018 minDear Student:Get to Know Your Host (feat. Brad Haralson)We have some pretty cool guests on the show, and you get to know a little bit about them and their perspectives. This is an episode for you to get to know your host a little more.2021-03-0921 minDear Student:What's the Most Valuable Thing You Learned in College?Hear it from the best! We asked people about the most valuable thing they learned while they were in college, and this is what they said. 2021-03-0814 minDear Student:What You Want to Know if You're Looking for an InternshipAre you planning on getting an internship this summer? Is an internship or cool job in your future plans at all? Listen to learn what you can do to put yourself in the best position to create that kind of experience! 2021-03-0112 minDear Student:I Met Ariana Grande (feat. Sergio Arellano pt. 3)More words of advice from Sergio and his time in LA. Interpersonal communication, what he learned from a monk, and how he interacts with others... all right here!2021-02-2410 minDear Student:UpgradesIt's the little changes that make the big difference! When you're on the path to success, it's important to understand that you need to make the little, necessary adjustments on your way there.2021-02-2211 minDear Student:Relationships That Pay for School (feat. Sergio Arellano pt. 2)Most people will tell you how important relationships are in your college experience. Here's your opportunity to learn from the best about how to do it and what it can do for you!2021-02-1809 minDear Student:Roll With the PunchesSometimes when you go to try something new, you get you get kicked pretty hard! It doesn't work out how you wanted or thought it would. But that's okay, just like our good friend Rocky says, "it aint about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward... that's how winning is done!" 2021-02-1704 minDear Student:Culture Shock--Why Do You Add the Tax After? (feat. Sergio Arellano pt. 1)A lot of students go through culture shock. Even if you don't travel to or from a different country, learning how to manage the change is very valuable to understand as a college student!2021-02-1012 minDear Student:We Overlook the Fact That We Did It80% of people give up on their New Years resolutions six weeks into the year. That's fine... if it's you, just learn how to think about it the right way and you can use it for your good!2021-02-0306 minDear Student:What's Your Dream Experience?What you need to know about creating your dream college experience.2021-02-0201 minDear Student:Excuses... What Does Bamboo Have to do With It?We've come a long way in our podcast, and we've learned a ton along the way. But most importantly, the things we've learned are things that will help you create your dream experience. Listen for the best tips and practices that will help you have great perspective towards your experience, and how to move forward and create in a meaningful way.2021-01-2709 minDear Student:Play to Your StrengthsIt's real easy to get caught up on the things we don't do well... learn how to play to your strengths. Focus on the things you're good at and that come naturally, and use that when you start to create the experiences you want.
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast and connect with us on LinkedIn 2021-01-2013 minDear Student:Our Top Tips to Practice in 2021Happy New Year everyone! We've learned a lot throughout the last year, so to kick off the new one, we wanted to share with you our top tips that you can put into practice this year.
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2021-01-1315 minDear Student:Ordinary People Who Train Themselves to Be Extraordinary (feat. Sharon Otasowie pt. 2)Finding a sense of community, having an anchor, and trusting your gut: these are some of the tips and practices Sharon talks about through her experience.
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast and connect with us on LinkedIn. 2021-01-0612 minDear Student:Call Your Mom, Cry, and Then Look at the Good Stuff (feat. Sharon Otasowie pt. 1)Sharon has been able to do a lot with her time in college. Studying law at Syracuse and serving in the military have both taught her valuable lessons about how to create your dream experience. Listen in for some of the tips and practices she has to share.
Don't miss out, be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast and connect with us on LinkedIn2020-12-3015 minDear Student:You Might Be a College Student If...Here are some funny responses from listeners when we asked about what it's like to be a college student Merry Christmas!2020-12-1615 min
Dear Student:The Best Kind of Advice part 2 of 2 (feat. Scott Mathie)Here's part two of the awesome conversation we had with Scott Mathie...
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast and connect with us on LinkedIn2020-12-0919 min
Dear Student:The Best Kind of Advice part 1 of 2 (feat. Scott Mathie)Leadership opportunities are valuable for any college student that's looking for it. Scott Mathie takes executive level trainings and shares it with college students across the country! Here's some of the advice he has for you...
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast and connect with us on LinkedIn2020-12-0218 min
Dear Student:Happy Thanksgiving EverybodyLearn a little more about the power of gratitude and what it can do for you. College is as good a time as any to start practicing this life-changing habit.
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Dear Student:Building a Relationship with Your TeacherGrades determine a lot of things, teachers give you your grades, having a good relationship with them HELPS YOU OUT IN A BIG WAY. Learn what you can do to create an awesome relationship with your teacher and find success in all sorts of ways.
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Dear Student:Something Special for the Upcoming Holidays"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" Well, at the very least, it has some potential to be great. Here are a few things we talk about (and introduce for later episodes) to help you create an awesome holiday season this year.
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Dear Student:Insights from an Olympian part 2 of 2 (feat. Jared Ward)You thought the first part was good? We've got more for you! Discipline and balance are just a few of the important things we talk about in our interview with Olympian runner, Jared Ward.
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Dear Student:Insights from an Olympian part 1 of 2 (feat. Jared Ward)Jared Ward ran in the 2016 Rio Olympic games! Listen to some of the insights he has to offer you as a college student when it comes to creating and achieving our sometimes lofty goals.
Be sure to follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast where we have special resources for you2020-11-0723 min
Dear Student:"It's the Climb..."Once upon a time, we hiked a mountain... and there's a lot we learned about life and how to adopt the right perspective when encountering challenges. College is full of new and unique challenges that can help us grow into our potential when we face it head on.
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Dear Student:Chew Your Own Food: Facing Failure (Ft. Marcelo Wilen Menezes)Overcoming the fear of failure, taking risks and chasing after your own experiences might be what you've been avoiding while chasing your success. Marcelo Menezes illustrates how to find success and fulfillment as a college student.
Don't miss out on anything... follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast2020-08-1435 min
Dear Student:Let's Talk About Entrepreneurship (feat. Roaming Heart)A lot of college students are interested in starting a business! Whether it's while they're in college or later on, here are some insights from students who started a business while in school.
Don't miss out... follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast for special resources.2020-08-0317 minDear Student:Time ManagementLearn about some underlying principles that will help you with the way you manage your time, which is one of, if not the most, valuable resources you have.
Don't miss out on anything... follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast2020-07-2714 minDear Student:Fun Adventures with Your HostsSometimes college is all about that fun adventure that you go on. Whether it's with your roommates, good friends, or random people you haven't even met before, your adventures will be some of your greatest memories in college.
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Dear Student:Your Final Episode on LinkedIn and Internships (feat. Amine Toualbi)Amine got an internship with the New York Times. Listen to what he has to say about what he did to land the it, and some of the things you can do to create success for yourself!
Don't miss out... follow on Instagram @dearstudentpodcast and YouTube (coming soon).2020-07-1328 min
Dear Student:Talk about Internships... and LinkedIn Comes up Again (feat. Sam Cahoon)Sam Cahoon has had 9 different internships and he hasn't even graduated yet. If you're in college and want to find an internship, listen in. If you're not sure what you want to do for career/job yet, this is some helpful stuff. Hope you enjoy!
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Dear Student:Become a Pro on LinkedIn ( Feat. Austin Henline)Get some awesome insights from a successful college student on how to maximize your presence on LinkedIn. You won't want to miss this!
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Dear Student:YouTube & Embarrassing StoriesJust some announcements and embarrassing stories... learning from mistakes! Hope you enjoy this bonus episode.
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Dear Student:Catch the School Spirit VirusSchool spirit is one of those things that makes your college experience one of the funnest and most memorable.
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Dear Student:Living Away from HomeFor many people, college is their first experience living away from home. Learn about the most important things for you to be successful while you make that transition.
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Dear Student:Update for the FutureJust giving a little heads up about what future episodes are going to look like and exciting news we have for you!!
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Dear Student:Funny StoriesEveryone enjoys a good laugh sometimes. Here are some of the funny experiences we've had in college..
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Dear Student:Wellness Part IIThe other aspect of wellness, mental. Helping students learn what they can do to help their mind in a BIG WAY!
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Dear Student:Wellness Part IPhysical wellness helps you get the most out of life (in general) and will do wonders for you in creating your dream experience in college.
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Dear Student:Find a Sense of BelongingFinding your place at your school helps you more than you could ever imagine. Listen in to learn about the value of finding a sense of belonging while you're in college.
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Dear Student:RoommatesRoommates are a huge part of the college experience! You can learn a lot from them so be sure you listen up for helpful tips about how to manage these situations.
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