We're nearing the end of the school year and for seniors in particular, this can be both the most exciting time and most stressful time of their lives. We're lucky to have a few seniors working in our office this year and today we're joined by two of them in the studio. Tune in as Brooke and Ray talk a little about their journeys through their time at WOU and what they're doing to plan for their futures.

We had the pleasure of having Natalie Malone, Computer Science Major and WOU CiP Intern, join us to talk about her own experiences with planned happenstance and how she navigated some big, unexpected changes and opportunities during her time in university.

Today we talk about the idea of planned happenstance and how luck/chance opportunities have played a part in our own lives. How will you create your own luck and make sure you're positioned to seize opportunities that may come your way?

Leadership takes shape in many ways but what does it mean to you? How can you be a leader in your own regard? And how can you develop your own leadership skills?

Teamwork is one of the most sought after skills by the employers of today. It's a skill that many students have but how do you prove it to a potential employer?

Communication - one of the most powerful tools you can hone during college. It's no wonder why it's so important to employers that students have good communication skills. But how can you work on your communication skills, as a college student and beyond?

What gives college students the confidence to go out and start their careers? Career competencies of course! They're the new currency for your career (or career Bitcoin.) Adry and Justin take a dive into these 8 competencies outlined by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) and explain why they matter to students.

This episode is a continuation of Episode 3 - What is Life Design? One of the best ways to design and prototype your own life/career is by simply talking to people. Adry and Justin talk to each other.... about talking to people and some of the different ways you can start doing it now.

Adry and Justin are excited to be joined by ASWOU Vice President, Devin Thongdy to talk about the implications of the term, professionalism, and how it is experienced by BIPOC students today.

"The Great Resignation", "The Great Re-Shuffle", "The Turnover Tsunami" - Why are so many people leaving their jobs? What does that mean for the college students of today? Adry and Justin discuss some of what is happening in today's workforce and what students should consider when designing their own lives and careers.