Does the thought of final exams stress you out? Tune in for this week's episode to learn some strategies to support your wellness through finals exams. During this podcast episode, we will talk about a variety of strategies to help you maintain your wellness and the benefits of practicing mindfulness during finals week. We will also discuss ways to identify test anxiety and strategies to help you during your tests.

Host: Aaliyah Deggs, Residence Life Coordinator

Guests: Kathleen Koviak, Center for Student Well-Being | Shaun Richardson, Health and Wellness Coaching | Dr. Makut Matawal, Faculty-in-Residence 

It is so easy to procrastinate studying for your final exams. Let us help you study for your exams as we discuss helpful strategies available to you as a student! During this podcast episode, we will talk about the importance of time management and how to use time management to avoid cramming for your virtual final exams. We will also discuss ways to create virtual study groups and making the most out of your time during faculty office hours.

Host: Chazman McKoy, Coordinator for Academic Initiatives

Guests: Katie Sawyer, Academic Success Center | Paris Blyden, USF Student | Dr. Frank Pyrtle III, Faculty-in-Residence

Final exams are right around the corner! There is no better way to prepare for finals week than to catch up with some great individuals around campus to hear more about the do's and don'ts of virtual exams. During this podcast episode, we will talk about strategies that will support your academic success during virtual final exams and ways to navigate technology issues that may arise during your exams. We will also discuss what test free days are and how we can utilize those days to prepare for your virtual exams.

Host: Dylan Wilkes, Residence Life Coordinator

Guests: Dr. Sherrisse Bryant, Faculty Fellow | Maddie Jurado, USF Student | Angelica Aranda, Residence Life Coordinator

Often times, we find ourselves comparing our bodies to others, trying new diets, and constantly analyzing our appearance in the mirror. I know I have been guilty of it! With spring break right around the corner, what better way to talk about embracing your body through a discussion around body positivity?! 

Join us as we talk about body positivity, the effects media plays in body image, and how body positivity can impact your overall wellness. We will also discuss how to create a healthy lifestyle by talking about our relationship with food and learn more about what we should and shouldn’t be putting in our bodies.

Have questions from this episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]

Host: Brandi Crews, Coordinator for Academic Initiatives

Podcast Guests:

Cassandra Alvarado, Counseling Center | Karina Falcone, Aramark | A'Naja Newsome, Campus Recreation | Michael Prosia, Residential Education

Are you looking for opportunities to give back in the community while gaining experience and skills to reach your career goals? If so, this episode is for you! During this podcast episode, we will talk about the benefits of service learning and various ways you can get involved with service learning virtually. We will also discuss the skills you can gain from service learning and how these experiences can connect to your academic and/or career goals.

Host: Chazman McKoy, Coordinator for Academic Initiatives

Guests: Syed Hasan, Meg Nelluri, Spencer Waid

We are officially in the home stretch as we finish out the last half of the spring semester! Are you a parent or family member who is looking for ways to support your student through the home stretch? Are you a student who is looking for strategies and resources to help you through the home stretch? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you! 

Join us as we will talk about the current trends we are seeing among our students, parents and families. We will also discuss strategies parents and families can use to support students in their academic success around areas of anxiety, social isolation, and virtual learning as we continue to engage virtually.

Host:

Brandi Crews, Coordinator for Academic Initiatives

Podcast Guests:

Tura Magley, Assistant Director, Parent and Family Engagement | Shaun Richardson, Health and Wellness Coach | Dr. Jennifer Schneider, Student Ombuds

During this episode, students, parents, and families will be able to listen to a panel of Black men around how race, vulnerability, emotional taxation, and masculinity are embodied and negotiated by Black men in social, familial, and professional spaces. Furthermore, we will analyze the effects this has on the Black male experience within structural systems of oppression.

What is Real Talk? Real Talk is a dialogue-based series led by our Academic Initiatives team that provides students and faculty an intentional opportunity to learn and engage in a conversation forum around issues of social justice and equity. 

We are back for another Spring Semester. It's time to reset, think about our goals, and pick up some tips and tricks to keep us pushing through. ARLC Michal Foursevitch is joined by Kathleen Koviak, Bianca Sterr, and Melissa Yu for this episode on Bulls in the Cloud.