University Overwhelm

Feeling unsure about your future? You're not alone.

In this episode of University Overwhelm, we sit down with Sarah Fendrich from Career Services to discuss how students can take practical steps toward career confidence long before graduation. Whether you're a freshman exploring possibilities or a senior preparing for the job market, this episode is packed with encouragement and actionable advice to help you thrive.

Check out their podcast: Careers have Stories here!

What if one of the most powerful tools for your success on campus isn't a study hack, but a place you've been overlooking?

In this episode of University Overwhelm, Scott and Alexa sit down with Hannah and Amanda from the Jerry Falwell Library to explore how the library helps students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Together, they discuss research support, services for residential and online students, common misconceptions about the library, and practical ways students can use campus resources to reduce stress and build confidence.

What difference can one meaningful connection with a professor make? In this episode, we sit down with Professor Blake Fraser to discuss his journey from Graduate Student Assistant to professor and the experiences that shaped his approach to teaching. Blake shares how he intentionally fosters student-faculty interaction in his classroom, the value of undergraduate research, and how students can take advantage of opportunities to deepen their educational experience. Whether you're looking to build stronger relationships with your professors or maximize your time in college, this conversation offers practical insights for thriving both inside and outside the classroom

What does it take to set academic goals that are realistic, meaningful, and sustainable throughout the semester?

In this episode of University Overwhelm, Scott and Alexa sit down with Hannah Bird, Assistant Director at the Center for Student Thriving, to discuss practical strategies for academic goal setting.

In this episode of University Overwhelm, we sit down with Montez, Associate Director of Resources and Services for Commuter Life at Liberty University. Together, we discuss the unique experience of being a commuter student, the resources available to help students stay connected, and practical ways to get involved and thrive while balancing life on and off campus.

Whether you're a current commuter student or considering becoming one, this conversation highlights the support, community, and opportunities available through Commuter Life.

To learn more or get connected, visit the Liberty University Commuter Life webpage or email [email protected].

Welcome back to the University Overwhelm Podcast! We are excited to share what is to come!

In this episode, Alexa and Scott reminisce on the year they spent diving into the topic of student thriving, and share their key takeaways from their many conversations over the course of this season.

In this episode, Alexa and Scott unpack why certainty about your major is another predictor of student thriving and some practical steps you can take to grow in this area. Part two of two.

In this episode, Alexa and Scott unpack why certainty about your major is another predictor of student thriving and how certainty might not mean exactly what you think it means. Part one of two.

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