Between Tides: Portage Learning Podcast

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Do you think you're smarter than a 5th grader? Play along with hosts Tim, Alison, Jerrod, and Michelle as they ask each other "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" questions to see who truly has their elementary school knowledge down!

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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What are different careers in the medical field? What healthcare career is right for me? How can I prepare for a career in healthcare?

In this episode, hosts Tim and Jerrod explore the many career paths in healthcare, the education needed to pursue them, and how AI is shaping the future of the industry!

02:03 Healthcare careers beyond doctors and nurses
08:27 Education & career pathways
15:44 AI in healthcare
19:10 Choosing the right healthcare career for you
31:29 Rock the Boat: Do you need to be a doctor or nurse for a great healthcare career?

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Learn more about the different careers in the medical field: https://waves.portagelearning.edu/blog/what-careers-are-in-the-medical-field

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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You got your first interview... now what? How do I prepare for an interview? What do I bring to an interview?

Sit down with our hosts, Jerrod and Alison, to discuss their experience being interviewed and interviewing. 

0:00 How to prepare for a job interview?
6:42 Common Job Interview Questions
18:00 Questions for the Interviewer
29:22 The Decision
33:50 Rock the Boat- Is it cheating to use AI to prepare for an interview?

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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In honor of National Online Learning Day on September 15, we are taking a closer look at what it takes to succeed in online classes. Host Tim is joined by Portage Learning Professor Renee Correll and online college student Elayna Lauterbach to talk about all things online learning.

If you’re wondering how to succeed in online classes, this episode is full of tips to help you stay motivated, manage your time, and make the most of your online learning experience. Plus, hear advice for taking your online classes and learn how you can boost your career with online courses to reach your professional goals.

🎧 NATIONAL ONLINE LEARNING DAY GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate National Online Learning Day, we’re giving away:

- Beats Solo 4 Headphones
- $50 Amazon Gift Card
- $50 Apple Gift Card

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- Portage Learning's Instagram
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Between Tides is the official podcast of Portage Learning, an online educational institution offering flexible, self-directed online prerequisite and gen-ed courses.

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Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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Want to know what to expect from nursing school clinicals?

Today, host Michelle Cooper is joined by current nursing student and former Portage Learning student Cayla Condon to take a closer look at nursing school clinicals. What are clinicals in nursing school? How long are clinicals, how many clinical hours do nursing students complete, and how do clinicals fit into a school schedule?

Clinical rotations are one of the most important parts of nursing school because they give you the opportunity to put what you’ve learned in the classroom into practice. While they can feel overwhelming at first, they’re designed to help students build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for a career in nursing. In this episode, Cayla shares what to expect and tips to help you feel more prepared for nursing school clinicals!

Learn more about becoming a nurse: https://waves.portagelearning.edu/blo...

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning, an online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses.

Check out these self-directed and flexible courses: https://bit.ly/4vBwoeU

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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What is the difference between ACT and SAT? 

Roughly 2 million students take the SAT each year, and 1.38 million take the ACT. But what test should you take?

ACT is more popular in the Midwest and South, while the SAT holds more sway on the East and West coasts. However, all U.S. colleges accept both exams equally. Before deciding which test is best for you, consider talking to your school counselors, admissions from a few colleges you're interested in, and take the PSAT and the PreACT to gauge each exam.

ACT (American College Testing) has four parts: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) has two main sections: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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CLEP exams are a college-level exam program that allows students to earn college credit by passing an exam instead of taking a full course. CLEP exams are around 90 minutes long, are multiple choice, and cost around $90 per exam. 

How can taking the CLEP exam impact your college admission, your course load, and save you time and money? Hear the pros and cons of taking the CLEP exam from our hosts of the Between Tides Podcast, Jerrod Poe and Alison Agnew. 

Learn if taking the CLEP exam is right for you!

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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In this episode, hear from both parents' and students' perspectives on the benefits of homeschooling.

Our host, Alison Agnew, sits down with Allyson Gulish, Jadyn Gulish, and Ben Hinkelman to talk about their experiences with homeschooling. 

Before Covid in 2020, around 1.5 million K-12 students were homeschooled. Six years later, that number has increased to 3.6 million. 
Why? 

Homeschooling students typically means customize curriculums, flexibility, self-paced learning, and environment control. But what about the benefits that are less commonly known? Going to Disney in the off-season! Joining groups with shared interests! Increased focus on real-world skills!

Dive into today's episode with us to learn more about the benefits of homeschooling your students!

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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What is an internship? When should students apply for a college internship?

Please welcome our guests, Taylor Kennedy and Abby Bonaquist. Taylor is a current student at Duquesne University, studying Digital Marketing and Analytics with a minor in Prelaw and Legal Studies. Abby is a student of Grove City College, where she studies Design and Innovation with a minor in Marketing and Communication Arts.   

They speak about their internship experience at Portage Learning, how to prepare for an interview, and what has helped them the most throughout their college journey.

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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Our host, Tim Kolodziej, sits down with Chloe Harich, Kent State University Dance Team Alum, and Brittne Weigand, Duquesne University Volleyball Team Alum, to talk about mental health in college and high school athletes. 

Student-athletes constantly face pressure on the court, but what's often overlooked is how that pressure can affect other aspects of their lives. 

High school and college athletes have to balance practices, game travel, classes, homework, social life, healthy lifestyles, and mental health. 

Our guests share their experiences and the advice they would give to future athletes fighting mental battles. 

Between Tides is hosted by Portage Learning. An online educational institution that offers prerequisite and gen-ed courses. Each course is self-directed and flexible. There are no semester start dates, additional fees, or textbook expenses. 

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