Sincerely, Fresno State

What seems like a lifetime spent on Zoom and our favorite apps, 2021 has brought on the second round of staying "plugged in" as we approach the one year mark of the pandemic. In this episode Ken and Kelci discuss their time away from the screen (or not) and navigating pandemic roadblocks. If you haven't already, this is a reminder to take a deep breath and stop looking at a screen for 2 minutes. Take a break from your screen and enjoy another episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.

Have you ever wondered what you should put on your linkedin profile? Or why you should use it? Ken and Kelci (more so Kelci) discuss ways to add things to your LinkedIn profile and have it serve as a digital resume. The Fresno State Career Development Center also features great videos on how to spruce up your profile, too!  Find out how to increase your connections and search for job opportunities through LinkedIn on this episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.

In this episode, Ken and Kelci interview College of Science and Math Academic Advisor Austin Lord. An alumni of Dog Days and Engineering Major in undergrad, Austin discusses his path to a career in higher education. Grab a pen, pencil, or your favorite writing utensil and take tips from grad school aficionados on this episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.

We are here to welcome the Spring 2021 semester. We have heard from so many of you regarding questions about changing your major - we are here to answer them! In case no one told you - it is okay to change your major - not once, not twice, but however much you need. If you don't know what direction you want to go, it is also okay to become Undeclared. There is nothing wrong with taking a semester to find what you are passionate about. Join us for another episode of Sincerely, Fresno State as we talk change of major and a preview for our next talk, graduate school.

Fresno State students can access all Fresno State games, with the exception of Football, for FREE! All you need is your Fresno State Student ID. In this episode Ken discusses his affinity for sports and Kelci listens - Does anyone have more popcorn?  Being at Bulldog Stadium was certainly missed in 2020 but the roar of the stadium will come back even stronger in 2021. Join us for information on the Spring Training starter pack and more on this episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.

Learning about our orientation team is no easy feat and we always find ways at our annual retreats! (With the exception of this year because, 2020.) Ken and Kelci discuss camping experiences from yesteryear and insight to retreats with the orientation staff. A hint of archery tag ( https://archerytag.com/ ) and a bit of laugher, time together with a team can make all the difference. Join us for another episode of Sincerely, Fresno State!

Ken and Kelci discuss their favorite books in this episode which include, but are not limited to the entire self-help section at Barnes & Noble along with Star Wars and Harry Potter. Their first year mentorship program, MentorU, hosts a common read program and has included the story on how Snapchat was created and their recent read, Factfulness, shedding a light on assumptions folx have about the world. In addition to their favorite fast food fries, they discuss their current reads, Real American and Notes from a Young Black Chef on this episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.

What do all good relationships have in common? Good food and quality time! In this episode Ken and Kelci discuss the recent end to their first ever Family Class at Fresno State and the lessons learned from parents at orientation over the years. Times have certainly changed since the helicopter parent - do they even exist anymore? Join us for another week of bizarre food combinations, orientation stories, and unsolicited advice on this episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.

Ken and Kelci are back again to discuss topics not discussed in the classroom. There is so much information college students become inundated with that it can be hard to filter through what you really need. From learning how to comfortably discuss conflict and managing your money (or not) this episode looks outside the classroom window to lessons beyond the desk.

In this episode, Ken and Kelci discuss their love for travel in a time where travel is so last year. Neither Studied Abroad during their collegiate experiences so clearly, that piece of travel advice doesn't quite fit in the suitcase. With experiences both stateside and internationally, they'll tell you what overwhelmed and underwhelmed them.  Travel light, pick a spot on the map, and select a food tour after you tune into another episode of Sincerely, Fresno State.