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Will this be on the test?

Will this be on the test?

By Dr. Elizabeth Minei and Coach Betsy Olinger

Will this be on the test?: The answers to your questions for college and career success. Join Dr. Elizabeth Minei and Coach Betsy Olinger for lively and informative conversations about college successes, pitfalls and all situations in between. Emerging and current college students, and young professionals, (and the people who care about them!) will learn about navigating everything from scheduling and study sessions, to social situations, the dreaded group project, and how to adult when it’s all over.
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Episode 16: Making the Most of Reading Day and Finals Week

Will this be on the test?Dec 02, 2019

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Episode 16: Making the Most of Reading Day and Finals Week

Episode 16: Making the Most of Reading Day and Finals Week

This episode is making the most of the stress during reading day and finals week
Dec 02, 201918:24
Episode 15: Strange Holiday Topics and Awesome Conversation Starters

Episode 15: Strange Holiday Topics and Awesome Conversation Starters

This episode covers the football-like approach to navigating difficult holiday conversations and closes with some innovative ways to redirect the conversation back to comfort level topics.
Nov 25, 201912:54
Episode 14: Best of the Worst Lists

Episode 14: Best of the Worst Lists

This episode covers 3 interesting "worst" lists from reasons to choose a college, typos to avoid, and ways to mess up an interview
Nov 18, 201924:37
Episode 13: The Basics of Networking Part 2- Elevator Pitches and Information Interviews

Episode 13: The Basics of Networking Part 2- Elevator Pitches and Information Interviews

This episode covers the nuances of the Elevator Pitch and the Informational Interview
Nov 11, 201917:53
Episode 12: The Basics of Networking Part 1- Unpacking the "Network"

Episode 12: The Basics of Networking Part 1- Unpacking the "Network"

This episode covers the basics of building a professional network, from both a strong tie and weak tie perspective.
Nov 04, 201918:04
Episode 11: Interview with Teresa Liu-Turning a Passion into a Career

Episode 11: Interview with Teresa Liu-Turning a Passion into a Career

Dr. Elizabeth Minei and Betsy Olinger are joined by special guest Teresa Liu, Associate Director of International Admissions at Baruch College to discuss the awesome way that Teresa turned her passion for travel into a career.
Oct 28, 201917:52
Episode 10: Turning Passion Into A Career

Episode 10: Turning Passion Into A Career

This episode covers the myths we tell ourselves that prevent us from turning our passion into a career.
Oct 21, 201926:27
Episode 9: The Art of Giving Feedback

Episode 9: The Art of Giving Feedback

This episode will get you to THINK through how to give feedback, how to receive feedback, and why we need feedback in the first place!
Oct 14, 201922:11
Episode 8: Wellness Part 2: You're Sick, Now What?

Episode 8: Wellness Part 2: You're Sick, Now What?

This episode covers the PLEA: Prepare, Legal, Emergency, Advocacy of wellness that parents and students need to know
Oct 07, 201920:15
Episode 7: Wellness Part 1: What Do We Mean By Wellness?

Episode 7: Wellness Part 1: What Do We Mean By Wellness?

This episode addresses little-known and innovative fitness, nutrition, and mental/physical health resources, on campus, that some students might not be aware of
Sep 30, 201919:20
Episode 6: Professional Interactions with Administration and Staff

Episode 6: Professional Interactions with Administration and Staff

This episode addresses advice given by our friends in administration and support staff positions--the folks who make up the backbone of all academic institutions.
Sep 23, 201920:17
Episode 5: Navigating Your Group Project Successfully

Episode 5: Navigating Your Group Project Successfully

This episode tackles the dreaded group project, building rapport from the get go, and how to handle the inevitable conflict phase.
Sep 16, 201918:36
Episode 4: Building Rapport with Professors

Episode 4: Building Rapport with Professors

This epsiode covers steps to take to create meaningful relationships with professors, why you might want to do so, and what you can get out of long-term rapport building.
Sep 09, 201921:27
Episode 3: Communication with Roommates, Suite-mates, and Apartment-mates

Episode 3: Communication with Roommates, Suite-mates, and Apartment-mates

This episode addresses the issues that occur in cohabitation situations, the language you can use to alleviate tensions, and examples of what not to do as a roommate.
Sep 02, 201925:06
Episode 2: Forming Effective Study Habits

Episode 2: Forming Effective Study Habits

In this episode, Coach Betsy and Dr. Liz cover the effective study habits that you can form both as an individual and in group study sessions
Aug 26, 201919:33
Episode 1: Nailing the First Week of Classes

Episode 1: Nailing the First Week of Classes

This episode covers three basic tips for how to make the most of the first week--including pitfalls to avoid.
Aug 24, 201919:39
Pilot Episode: Will this Be on the Test?

Pilot Episode: Will this Be on the Test?

This episode covers the who, what, when, where, and why of the Will this be on the test? Podcast.
Aug 23, 201916:37