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Welcome to Unlocking College Life! Real talk about all things college -- the good, the bad, the messy, the complicated, all of it. And you get to participate! Our show incorporates what you have to say -- your questions and your feedback. We go beyond our experiences working in higher education and mental health with hundreds of students like you. We reflect on current and ever-present issues of college students, with you and our guests. We‘ll encourage you to try new things in order to connect differently with yourself and others. And we hope to help you shift your perspectives on the college experience, authoring your own path. Let‘s dive in.
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Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Ilona and Joy welcome Dr. Makeda Turner to discuss the role of an academic advisor and mentor in the college environment. Students may not be aware of all of the types of helping professionals in their college or university. Makeda highlights how to find advisors and mentors who can help students thrive amidst challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- Impact of “gatekeeping” in high school
- There is not always a seamless transition from high school to college
- Students of color may feel set-up at a PWI
- Advisors are in a unique role to help students find their way
- What to do if you don’t connect with your academic advisor
- Why Dr. Turner showed up at one of her student’s math classes
- There are lots of helping professionals - how to find yours
- Broadening students’ ideas of how an academic advisor can help
- How to advocate for yourself if you want to switch advisors or mentors
- Finding a sense of belonging and community as a key to success
- Makeda specializes in coaching graduate-level and doctoral students through their educational journeys. Find her at Essence4success
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