The University of Washington Advising Podcast is a production of Undergraduate Advising at the Gateway Center.
The 2010 Residential FIG leaders, Beth Gawne and Michelle Ha, join us for the advising podcast today. It might be too late to sign up for a residential FIG, but Beth and Michelle drop some knowledge on us about why they chose the UW, and their recommendations for new students just getting started.
Podcast music for this episode is provided by UW student David Bahr; the band Great Waves has more fantastic music at: http://great-waves.com/album/blue-blood.
The first of several episodes featuring recent UW graduate, Candice Garza, giving her perspective and advice to current UW students. How did she manage to do some on-field interviews with current Mariners? What are some of the keys to distinguishing yourself when applying for jobs and internships? Can you remain involved in athletics but not necessarily be an athlete? Listen in to hear Candice’s point of view!
The Residential FIG program builds upon the strength of the Freshman Interest Group (FIG) program by providing students with a unique first year living-learning experience. This year the Residential FIG Program will contain some of the most sought after courses for incoming freshman, including Chem 142, Econ 200 and Com 201. Residential FIGs provide social and academic support to bolster success during the first year at UW. Additionally, each FIG has a Residential FIG leader who is an advanced undergraduate student available to help form study groups, assist with registration, provide advising services and direct you to campus resources. We sit down with this year’s Residential FIG leaders, Marisa Hoge, Ben Drum, and Alex King.
Marisa Hoge and Ben Drum, two of this fall’s Residential FIG Leaders (Alicia Kellogg was unavailable) join us for a conversation about this fall’s Residential FIG Program. This is a new Living-Learning Community launched through a cooperative effort of First Year Programs, Residence Life, and Undergraduate Advising. Not only will Marisa, Ben, and Alicia help you acclimate to the University, they’ll show you behind the scenes at UW and share their perspective to help you make your first year of college a tremendous success!
Looking for a great experience that goes beyond community service to directly impacting the lives of young people across our state? Alternative Spring Break is for you! Alternative Spring Break offers students the opportunity to spend their spring break in a tribal or rural community in Washington working on literacy arts and environmental science projects with local schools. Sites range from the Olympic Peninsula to Eastern Washington. James Thornton, in his 3rd year with ASB, joins us to talk about his experience.
Class of 2007 graduate Susan Kramer chats with Clay about her experiences at the University, including the Retail Management Program, hints for incoming students, and her post-college plans.
Parisa Varzandeh from the UWiB chats with Clay about the history and focus on this fairly new – and quite active – student organization.
Recent UW grad Raven Avery talks about how she responded to less-than-expected news about her intended major – and what she did to keep moving forward towards her goals.
Advising Intern Patrick Pineda discusses his experience with TAs and professors, the impact of the Instructional Center, and a particularly useful registration tool.
Advising Intern and recent UW graduate Noell Bernard shares her experiences and strategies for connecting with teaching assistants.
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