Three Students (Anabelle Denton, Abby Subbian, and Amelia Lilley) who participated in the Summer 2024 "New Dukes in Guatemala" JMU Study Abroad program reflect on their recent transition into college at JMU, and how the trip prepared them for college. 

Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Michael Facey, an alum of the College Student Personnel Administration graduate program at JMU. Michael discusses some challenges he experienced as a Hall Director making the transition from undergrad to grad school, and some lessons he learned as he navigated moving into his career after grad school. 

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Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Caroline Dauchess, a Senior Political Science major who works with Dr. Miller's office. Caroline discusses her rebound from a college experience impacted by the COVID pandemic and a traumatic break-in to her apartment and room after she returned to campus from the pademic. 

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Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Tatiana, Titareva, a PhD student studying at JMU, and making a temporary home for herself in Virginia, away from her home in Latvia. Tatiana talks about the "flow of life" that has taken her through ups and downs, which she tries to take as it comes. An experienced international student and traveler, she also talks about what it was like to adjust to American culture while also adjusting to the way that the COVID pandemic was reshaping everyone's life, the world over.  

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Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Luke Hill, a Junior Transfer student who is passionate about wanting to spread joy to those around him, and having a positive impact on future generations.  Luke discusses his journey through different academic programs and ideas before deciding to major in Elementary Education after experiencing a few setbacks along the way. 

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Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Julianna Monacci, a fifth-year student whose significant physical health challenges took her away from campus twice during her undergraduate career. Julianna would like to thank the following people for helping her get to this point:

My Mom and Dad, Dr. Timothy Kane, Dr. Richard Neville, Dr. Lee Blecher, Dr. Aaron Ducoffe, Kimberly Duvall, Nurses at children's national (Beverly, Connie, Ashley, Carly), Bill Evans, Nancy Poe, Monica Ris-Bergan, Melanie Shoup-Knox, Kathy Guisewite, Ryan Lawson, Randy Hook, Ally Padilla, Gavin and Wendy, Lori Connor, Alli Gorbant, Austin Kirtner, Katy Correa, Brenda Kniss, All my housemates (Liv, Alyssa, Aislyn, Quinn, linsey, Lash, Lily, Emma, Hannah, Megan),  Amanda Ball, Hannah Blount, Rachel Johnson, Caroline Heese, Kaitlyn Lettich, my Young Life team (Tyler, Jon, Sarah, Kenzie, Ethan)

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Full episode transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QhPgEctDvU0DlUsLHvHKjKYUG9NCE-fSq9upKlNlVsw/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Jordan Nurney, a first-semester graduate student who completed her undergrad from JMU in December 2021 as a history major! Jordan also made a recent appearance on the Today Show with Brene Brown! Hear how Jordan struggled with her academics and social connections as a transfer student to JMU, and how her mother and Colleen Waller in the University Career Center at JMU helped her to reframe her situation and make some valuable connections with some of her professors. Jordan discusses how she learned to treat herself with the love and care that she deserves . Thanks for sharing your story, Jordan!

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Full episode transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-MOxayRh23tcKPGCSHG8N9epIAlqeubJDAXQVnUhNg/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Tim Miller hosts another episode of the Rebound podcast with Hayley Kumpf, a graduating senior and marketing major! Hear how Hayley struggled with her academics early in her JMU career, seeking out help from Dr. Miller when her parents made her an ultimatum. Hayley discusses how she kept herself organized and held herself accountable, using a planner and some additional resources. Thanks for sharing your story, Hayley!

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Full episode transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1shBDsqw_LLgo-s2bPFr295n5qBkRgWvS2xwm5HzeVEM/edit?usp=sharing

Jaree Barnwell hosts this week's podcast with Alexia Munoz, a Valley Scholars mentee and a junior psychology major! Listen to Alexia discuss her difficult transition between high school and JMU, trying to find an inclusive community on campus that allowed her to be her authentic self. Alexia discusses embracing her culture, finding the right support systems, and discovering organizations like CMSS and LSA. Thanks for sharing your story, Alexia!

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Full episode transcription:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/11dIKFRCdYbLsZKeycy4j3_hCSZ74r2uQHIHUf4nVyiw/edit?usp=sharing

Kayla Edwards hosts this week's podcast with Xaiver Williams, the student representative to JMU's Board of Visitors and a junior music education major! Listen to Xaiver discuss how parental divorce impacted his transition between high school and college, and how he found his place at JMU. Hear about how Xaiver learned to adapt and take on additional responsibilities, joining the Marching Royal Dukes and learning that "every day is a great day to make it a better day than what you went through yesterday."

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Full episode transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FNqGEcfb-PLXcOc1u0Y6umpXHnBNJgZEIpMaFw3H13A/edit?usp=sharing