Life on the Hill

Life on the Hill

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Life on the Hill episodes

  • Focus on Learning, the Grades Will Follow

    In this episode we will hear from the Director of the Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR) Center, Ben Smith.  Some of the topics discussed include how we think about our learning, what the QSR Center is and how to use it, the purpose of tutoring, strategies to connect with other students and faculty, study skills and time mapping, and failure.

    Released on September 18, 2019

    21 min
  • Some Risk Required

    In this episode we will hear from Director of Orientation and First Year Programs, Tessa Chefalo.  Some of the topics discussed include her experience transitioning to college, making connections, the benefits of getting involved, but not too involved.

    Released on September 8, 2019.  This interview was originally published on August 13, 2019 as part of the episode Welcome (Back) Part 1

    13 min
  • Cut Yourself Some Slack

    In this episode we hear from Amanda Kim '21, president of Student Assembly and Jiin Jeong '21, vice president of Student Assembly.  Some topics discussed include goal setting, the importance of a positive mindset, how to get involved with Student Assembly and beyond, learning from failure, politics, and how to support international students.

    Released on September 8, 2019

    21 min
  • Fuel Your Passion

    In this episode we will hear from Vice President and Dean of Students, Terry Martinez.  Some of the topics discussed include her experience transitioning to college, advice for new and upper-class students around transitioning to campus, the shared, common experience of struggle, and finding your path through college and beyond.

    Released on September 8, 2019.  This interview was originally published on August 13, 2019 as part of the episode Welcome (Back) Part 1

    17 min
  • What Do You Want to Create Here?

    In this episode we will hear from Vice President and Dean of Students, Terry Martinez.  Some of the topics discussed include new beginnings and reinventing yourself, college bucket lists, talking about talking politics, imposter syndrome and the stories we tell ourselves, and e-mail updates and staying informed.

    Released on September 2, 2019

    14 min
  • Ready, Set, Go! - Discussion on how to get the semester off to a strong start.
    In this episode of Life on the Hill, we will hear from Director of the Days Massolo Center, Paola Lopez, Assistant Dean of Students for International Students and Accessibility, Allen Harrison, and Director of Student Activities, Noelle Niznik. They will delve into ways to get engaged on campus and get off the right foot for the semester. The podcast is hosted by Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement, Travis Hill. This is part 1 of 2 of episode Ready, Set, Go!
    39 min
  • Welcome (Back) - Part 2
    In this episode of Life on the Hill, we will hear from Dean of Admission, Peaches Valdes, member of the class of 2021 and Adirondack Adventure Summer Intern, Drew Anderson, and Assistant Director of Off Campus Study, Madeleine La Cotera. They will discuss their own experiences transitioning to college and how that plays into their work at Hamilton. The podcast is hosted by Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement, Travis Hill. This is part 2 of 2 for the episode Welcome (Back).
    40 min
  • Welcome (Back) - Discussions about the transition to Hamilton
    In the premiere of Life on the Hill, we will hear from Dean of Students, Terry Martinez and Director of Orientation and First Year Programs, Tessa Chefalo. They will discuss their own experiences transitioning to college and how that plays into their work at Hamilton. The podcast is hosted by Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement, Travis Hill. This is part 1 of 2 for the episode Welcome (Back).
    32 min

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This interview based podcast will keep Hamilton College students and our community in tune with the happenings of the moment. Things to be aware of and consider and the people on campus here to help…