Woke, Wise, College Kids

An average 4-year college degree from a public university can be more than 40k. Unfortunately, many college grads feel as though their degree did not give them the life and career that they were promised. However, many college students don't take advantage of all the resources and experiences that colleges offer. If you think just going to class and passing tests will get you to your next step in life, this episode is for you.

On Episode 5, Woke Wise College Kids host, Dr. Erin and Katy Oliveria discuss ways in which college students can maximize the value of their degree and experience. You'll hear personal advice on how to have confidence in networking, communicating, and engaging with faculty and staff on campus and much more!

Katy Oliveira is the founder of Collegehood, LLC, a college success coaching practice, and the host of the Collegehood Advice podcast, where she shares expert advice, strategies, and insights to help students live their best life during college and beyond.

For nearly 15 years, she has supported students during their college experience as a professional academic advisor, college success coach, university administrator, and instructor. She currently teaches American History and American Social Dilemmas in Austin, Texas.

Episode Resources

#36 Navigating Your Health During College: https://collegehoodadvice.com/podcast/36

Good Education: https://medium.com/good-education

Interested in working with Katy? Email her at [email protected]

Follow Katy on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @collegehoodadvice.

Visit bepreppy.com to work with a college coach and access free resources to make sure you are a successful college student!

Learn four ways to maximize your tuition: https://www.bepreppy.com/are-you-maximizing-your-tuition/.

Episode 4 explores the world of collegiate athletics. Special guest, Isaac Armstead, a scholar-athlete from University of South Dakota, share his advice on how to thrive while balancing dual identities of academics and athletics. The hot topic question: Should college athletes be compensated in addition to their scholarships? Dr. Erin discusses this age old topic in light of HBO's newest documentary, Student Athlete.

Episode References

Isaac Armstead

Instagram: @ikearmstead

Twitter: @isaac_armstead2

Armstead Foundation: https://paypal.me/ArmsteadFoundation

Be Preppy

www.bepreppy.com

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @bepreppyllc

While studying is an important part of the college experience, it is the most painful part. Many students know that they could improve their study habits, but they don't know where to start. In this episode, Dr. Erin gives a quick and dirty tour of college learning and provides a simple but practical model for studying that increases grades and decreases study time, stress and frustration.

You can find the printable Study Study Guide at www.bepreppy.com/studyguide.

On Episode 2, Mr. Leonard Geddes, founder of the LearnWell Project shares his journey of going from an average student in the back of the class to an academic all-star. He also encourages college students to can gain academic confidence and set aside myths about being smart.

Episode References

Leonard Geddes

www.thelearnwellprojects.com

In this episode, listener will learn the inspiration behind the podcast and get an overview of what's to come in the season!