LumberChats: Inside NAU

You think you have it all figured out and you're months away from graduation. Then, you find yourself in the middle of a global pandemic and navigating the uncertain job market with virtual interviews and meetings. 

On this episode, we catch up with Halie Rocco (Class of 2019), Karringtan Bell (Class of 2020) and Tatiana Maya Olea (Class of 2020) to see what they're up to now, how their lives have changed because of COVID and what being in the real world has taught them.

Listen on as our Lumberjacks share their most difficult decisions, lessons learned and the importance of never giving up.

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Leaving for college is hard for us, but it might be even harder for our parents. On this episode, our Jacks sit down with their family members to talk about the college transition, their hopes for their Lumberjack and what advice they would give to future Lumberjack parents. 

Listen on as we talk a walk down memory lane and hear from Jacob, Karringtan and Becca. 

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We've heard the phrase "the new normal" used quite a bit. What does this mean for our Lumberjacks and how have their lives changed since COVID? 

We sat down with Jacob, Carla, Zack and Brad to talk through what their "new normal" looks like, what's been the biggest change for them, the new hobbies they picked up, and what helps them make life more "normal."  

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From on campus spots to star gazing to walking through the aspens-- there's always something to do in Lumberjack Country. 

Jacob Kippen (Class of 2020), Carla Betancourt (Class of 2022) and Becca Sullivan (Class of 2023) join us to share a few of their favorite Flagstaff things. 

• The best place to build a snowman
• Favorite spots downtown
• Best spot to picnic
• Favorite hiking trails
• Best place to stargaze  
• Favorite running route
• Favorite spot to hammock
• Favorite place to study
• Favorite meal to order from the robots

Listen on and start taking advantage of all that Flagstaff has to offer. Now that you call Flagstaff home-- go outside, mask up and get to know your new home. 

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Getting lost, finding my voice and myself. Karringtan Bell (Class of 2020) takes us through each year and shares what she learned along the way.

Freshman year
Freshman year definitely wasn’t perfect. 

It was difficult living in a new environment. I remember all the slips on the ice once the snow came along and having to live in such a small space at times. I did get lost, I did lock myself out of my dorm room multiple times, some of my classes were very hard, but I got through all of. 

The Middle Years: 

 My sophomore and junior year were my blossoming years. I started making more friends and going to more events

Senior Year
Like many seniors I was really looking forward to walking across the stage in the dome to get my diploma, but due to COVID-19 I won’t be able to do that. 

I will always have the memories from the past 4 years that will warm my heart forever. 

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Flexible learning for a changing world
This fall all classes will be taught with NAUFlex. NAUFlex allows students in the classroom and at remote locations to participate in class, in real time, together. With NAUFlex, all students are part of the classroom experience, can ask questions, and interact in real time, while maintaining social distancing standards for safety.

What will it look like?
Students will alternate between attending class in person and joining the class via computer. Instructors will provide students with an attendance schedule. Students not in the classroom will join the class via Zoom or Collaborate Ultra—technology they already have.

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We might be tempted during this stay at home period to set lofty goals for ourselves. We have all this time on our ends, we should do something, right?

Wrong. While setting goals is always a good practice-- let's be real. We're living through a global pandemic and none of what we're experiencing is "normal." So instead of treating every day like a "normal" day, let's bring it back to reality.

Here's four SMALL things to do daily that can help you stay sane and even thrive during this uncertain time.

Every day do a small act that falls within these categories:

1. Creative
2. Connection
3. Productive
4. Self-care

NAU Social sat down with a few of our seniors to talk this through and see how everyone's doing. From cooking to brushing hair to taking walks-- find out what these Jacks are doing daily to stay sane when the world seems crazy.

Guests: Tatiana Olea, Senior
Karringtan Bell, Senior
Austin Young, NAU Social 
Maria DeCabooter, NAU Social Manager 

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All day we're bombarded with social media, our work, our children, external and internal voices. Today we invite you take some time for yourself. Find a quiet spot and join us for Meditation Monday with Michelle McClatchie of Many Mindful Moments. Today's practice will teach you a way to come back to your breathe, rest and settle your mind.

If you're looking to relieve anxiety, stress less and think clearer-- give mindfulness a try and you'll have a better day.

Benefits include:

• Decreased heart rate
• Normalization of blood pressure
• Deeper breathing
• Reduced production of stress hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline
• Strengthened immunity
• More efficient oxygen use by the body
• Decreased inflammation in the body

Many Mindful Moments with Michelle McClatchie
NAU Health Promotion
The Science of Well Being
Bounce Back NAU

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I'm Tatiana, a first-gen college student and today we're talking about a topic close to my heart--- what it means to be a first-generation college student. In a little bit we'll meet my fellow Lumberjack Chilel who's also a first-gen student. We'll be sharing our journey, how we ended up at NAU, the challenges first gen students may face and most importantly-- the resources that are out there to help us.

For me, being a first generation student means I am a person who is willing to go above and beyond. I am a person who is willing to put in the extra effort. To anyone out there who is struggling to decide whether to go to college or continue in college -- I can tell you from being a senior-- it's well worth it. It's well worth your time, well worth your effort. Soon I will be able to say I'm the first in my family to graduate college.

Host: Tatiana Maya Olea, NAU Social Media Intern, Senior, #firstgen student
Guest: Chilel Jawara ,Junior, Speech-Language Pathology, #firstgen student

NAU First Generation Programs
NAU First Scholars
NAU STAR Program
Student Support Services 

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Today we find ourselves in an uncertain time. Our learning has moved online, we're practicing social distancing and following stay at home orders. One of the things that bring us outside of our bubble is the essential trip to the grocery store.

Is it safe to go? What can we do to shop safely and make the food we have go further?  We sat down with NAU Dietician Megan Meyer to find out how to navigate the grocery store and store our foods (hint: where you place your food in the refrigerator does matter). 

Looking to make your food go further? Megan also shares with us her best tips as well as a few of her favorite things. 

Megan's Picks 

• NAU Virtual Health and Wellness Programming
• Children's Hospital of Philadephia recipes 
• Minimalist Baker 
• Bon Appetite Basically
•  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics COVID Resources 

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