Academic Survival
Thirty percent of students drop out of college during the 1st year. The transition from high school to college is a struggle for many students. I interview current and former college students about their freshman year experience and I invite guests who share topics relevant to college life. Join me as we discuss how to survive, graduate, and thrive.
Recent Episodes
5. Shandra McDonald: From Struggles with Reading to Supporting College Students
March 6, 2023
Dr. Shandra L. McDonald, a college graduate with a lifelong battle with reading, set out on a quest to prove her doubters wrong, but discovered her own inner strength and resilience to academically survive college and beyond…
4. Velmar Amador-Lankster: Balancing Emotions & Academics for College Success
Feb. 27, 2023
Velmar learns to balance work, school, and relationships as she finds strength and emotional support in college. "I told myself in college I wouldn't do that because I came out of high school with literally no close friends,…
3. Nico Morales: From Addict to Author - Substance Abuse and Transformation
Feb. 18, 2023
Claiming sobriety from the depths of rock bottom, Nico Morales experienced the power of transformation. "I have learned to claim the term 'addict' with some positivity to it - I have acquired a better advantage and I have to…
2. Balancing Preferences & Priorities: Darrell Horn's College Journey
Jan. 17, 2023
When Darrell Horn, an ambitious 17-year-old freshman at Cal State Northridge , sets out on his college journey, he quickly discovers an unexpected dilemma: the challenge of managing his newfound freedom. "I learned the only …
1. Academic Endurance, Overcoming Challenges, and Self-Reflection with Ahmara Watson
Dec. 31, 2022
Struggling to balance a double major, a job, and extracurriculars, Ahmara Watson discovers her strength is endurance as she navigates her way through the overwhelming expectations of college life. "Knowing what you can ge…
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