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Dear First YearDear First Year-Roommate TipsOn this episode, Joey talks about how to get along with your roommate and how to create a fun and safe living space!2024-08-0507 min
Dear First YearDFY - Greek LifeIn this episode Joey talks about Greek Life at UNK!2024-06-2507 minDear First YearDear First Year-SummerIn this episode, Joey talks about summer tips, opportunities, budgeting, and the importance of taking a break!2024-06-0308 minDear First YearDear First Year- Study TipsIn today's Episode, Joey talks to us about study tips and how to prepare for finals week!2024-04-2508 minDear First YearDear First Year-Networking on CampusOn today's episode Blue Gold Coordinator Joey Orellana talks to us about how important networking is on campus!
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Dear First YearDear First Year-First-Gen SuccessWelcome back to another episode of Dear First Year! In this episode, Joey Orellana interviews First-Gen Senior Colton Roberts. During this episode, Colton explains his success as being a First-Gen student over the course of his 7 semesters at UNK!
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sft@unk.edu2024-03-0706 minDear First YearDear First Year-Loper LeadersWelcome back to the Dear First Year Podcast! During this episode, our new Blue Gold Coordinator introduces himself and also briefly explains Loper Leaders!2024-02-2706 min
Dear First YearWhat can a Success Coach do for you?Did you know you can book a FREE appointment with a Success Coach here at UNK? Listen to an interview with Tia Pritchard to learn more about how success coaches can help you as a student, what success coaches do, and how you can become a success coach. To book an appointment with a success coach or to learn more, visit https://www.unk.edu/offices/learning_commons/student-success-coaching.php
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Contact SFT at 308-865-1603, sft@unk.edu, of @UNKSFT on socials!2023-10-0913 minDear First YearLoper2Loper MentoringFinding a mentor doesn’t have to be hard, and the college environment can make it easier. As students, we have easy access to staff and faculty. Upperclassmen also make great mentors. Resident Assistants are also there to provide support and connect you to resources, and you live with them, so they’re very easy to reach out to. If you’re thinking yes, I need/want a mentor, but you’re still unsure of how to find one or still nervous about going out and connecting with someone, I have a great program for you: the Loper2Loper mentoring program...2023-09-0520 min
Dear First YearGet Excited! Blue Gold Welcome 2023Are you ready for Blue Gold Welcome 2023?
Aidan will walk you through the schedule and tell you all about the action-packed weekend ahead. Be sure to listen close - he has hints for how to get the most out of all the events.
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GooseChase - https://www.goosechase.com/download2023-08-1022 minDear First YearGet to Know Residence LifeGet to know some of the staff from Residence Life2023-07-2020 minDear First YearGet To Know AACDJoin Aidan in getting to know Academic Advising and Career Development while chatting with Emily Beaman.2023-04-0727 min
Dear First YearLearning Commons 101The Learning Commons is a great resource for UNK Students - but do you know what all they have to offer? Listen now to learn how the Learning Commons can support you!2023-02-2417 min
Dear First YearFall 2022 for the SFT TeamJoin the SFT team as we recap the Fall 2022 Semester and look ahead to what Spring 2023 will have in store.2022-12-0516 min
Dear First YearThe 2023-2024 FAFSA is Available Now!Join us as we sit down with the Financial Aid Office to discuss the FAFSA and why it is important to complete it now!2022-11-0111 minDear First YearMid-Semester Check: Are you taking care of yourself?Learn more about the importance of wellness and taking care of yourself with UNK's Wellness Promotion and Prevention Coordinator, Jordan McCoy!2022-10-0323 minDear First YearUnleash Your Potential at UNKLet's welcome in a new school year!2022-08-0412 minDear First YearPutting the TLC in TSLCThe last episode of the 2021-22 school year features Jen Harvey and Joey Orellana with the Thompson Scholars Learning Community. Learn about the program while we finish out the year!2022-05-0123 minDear First YearA Loper for a LoperThe Loper2Loper Mentoring Program offered through SFT allows UNK students the opportunity for a mentor while in college! We discuss this program and the Industrial Distribution department with a current mentor and professor, Mitch Peters.2022-04-0124 minDear First YearEffectively EngagedThe Student Engagement office is the hub for a variety of student programs at UNK. Find out how you can be involved within Student Engagement and make an impactful difference as a student!2022-03-0118 minDear First YearWelcome HomeStudent & Family Transitions welcomes you back to campus! We introduce Colton Roberts as our new Blue Gold Welcome Coordinator and discuss how to have success this Spring semester.2022-02-0116 min
Dear First YearBack on the PodcastShe's back!! As one of the originators of the podcast, Kenzie Cuba joins Dear First Year to discuss some learning strategies and studying tips as you move towards the end of the semester.2021-12-0121 min
Dear First YearMoney Money Money...Getting money for college is pretty cool. At UNK, the Financial Aid office can help students do just that! Mary Sommers joins us to discuss financial aid and scholarship resources for UNK students.2021-11-0119 minDear First YearFor the Sports BuffGet your fix with an episode packed full of UNK sports! Canon Rath joins to give the Loper sports update while GA's Jack Scrimger and Jen Bucci outline intramurals and other resources within the Campus Rec Center.2021-10-0221 minDear First YearWhat Even Is College?Welcome to...this thing we call college! Grace and Grace join us as well as Valeria Lozano from the Admissions office to discuss what you can expect as you navigate college in these first few weeks.2021-09-0216 min
Dear First Year'Blue & Gold' Welcome to UNK!You're preparing for the start of the school year, and we've got you covered! We discuss Blue & Gold Welcome week and what to expect.2021-07-3016 minDear First YearSFT Cheese and NSEWe focus on the incoming freshman and what the NSE experience will look like. We also discuss strategies for current students going into the summer.2021-05-0120 min
Dear First YearAcademic Advising: Your One DirectionIt's time to register for next semester's courses! We speak with John Gibbs in the Office of Academic Advising and Career Development about meeting with your advisor. If it weren't a podcast, it'd be the Best Song Ever!2021-04-0118 minDear First YearBe Connected at UNKWe introduce the new Student & Family Transitions staff and give insight on what we do! Renae, Scott, DJ, and Grace share programming offered in our office and at UNK while also giving tips and tricks for the success of the UNK student.2021-02-2819 min