University of Washington Advising Podcast

UW Evening Degree

kxy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:26:17 +0000

Connie Montgomery from Evening Degree talks with Kurt about the role of Evening Degree at the University of Washington including the admissions process, majors, and how the money works.

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Online Learning

kxy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:09:22 +0000

Emily Batlan from Evening Degree sits down with Kurt to explore the ins and outs of taking a class online at UW.

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Meet the Residential FIG Leaders!

cschwenn — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:21:12 +0000

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!

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I like Biology — which track should I do?

cschwenn — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:25:16 +0000

Biological Sciences at the University of Washington are recognized as leading the world in research and education. If you’ve caught the fever (and are curious about the virus or bacteria that causes it), studying Biology as an undergraduate is a great place to start. But how do you decide which track to pursue? Jason Patterson from the Biology Advising Office joins us to outline the differences in the tracks, as well as how to go about declaring the major.

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How Long Before I Hear if I Got In?

cschwenn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:04:33 +0000

The last in our series of podcasts with Susan Inman from the Office of Admissions, this episode tackles a question everyone who has applied to UW has asked at some point. How long will it take for me to hear whether or not I got in? Susan sheds some light on the whole process, and helps illustrate just what a complicated, important process Admissions is, and the value of being deliberate and thorough.

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Best Transfer Planning Resources

cschwenn — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:52:36 +0000

Susan Inman reveals her best recommendations about planning resources for planning a transfer to the University of Washington.

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The Personal Statement

cschwenn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:22:38 +0000

“The personal statement should be a comprehensive essay outlining significant aspects of your academic and personal history, particularly those that provide context for your academic achievements and educational choices. Quality of writing and depth of content both contribute toward a meaningful and relevant personal statement.” What does that MEAN?!?! Well, luckily, Susan Inman from the Office of Admissions joins us with her insights into a high-quality personal statement.

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What If I Have Low Grades?

cschwenn — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:13:52 +0000

Susan Inman from the Office of Admissions continues the conversation about the transfer admissions process. In this episode, we talk about those grades we’re not particularly proud of, and how to address them in the admissions process.

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Alternative Spring Break

cschwenn — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:53:37 +0000

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.

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How Many Credits Can I Transfer?

cschwenn — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:53:34 +0000

We continue our conversation with Susan Inman from the Office of Admissions, turning our attention to the number of credits students are allowed to transfer to UW.

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AA vs. 90 Transferable Credits - What Gives?

cschwenn — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:32:37 +0000

Susan Inman from the Office of Admissions continues the conversation about transferring to the University of Washington. How does completion of the AA fit into the admissions picture? Listen in and find out!

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The Comparative History of Ideas (CHID): Part One

cschwenn — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:35:28 +0000

Psst… ever heard of CHID? Know the secret knock? If not, here’s how to get wise. Cynthia Anderson, academic adviser in the Comparative History of Ideas program (CHID), visits with Kurt in the first part of a two-part introduction to the major. In this episode, Cynthia answers the topic on everyones’ mind: What *IS* CHID?

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Transfer Academic Planning Worksheets

cschwenn — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:52:02 +0000

Susan Inman from the Office of Admissions joins us for the first in a series of podcasts directed at students who are intending to transfer to the University of Washington. Academic Planning Worksheets are an important part of the admissions process, but how does the Admissions Office use them in evaluating an applicant? Listen in and find out!

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Foreign Language Proficiency Testing

cschwenn — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:01:01 +0000

What should I do if I speak a language that the University of Washington doesn’t teach or test for? Ann Trail, the Undergraduate Advising Center’s language specialist, talks about how students go about demonstrating that they are proficient in their language.

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Study Abroad Fair - October 17th

cschwenn — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:13:09 +0000

Shannon Koller sits down with us to talk about the upcoming Study Abroad Fair. Great reasons for “Going Global” can be found October 17th from 10:00-2:00 in the Mary Gates Hall Commons! See you there!

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What should I major in? Maybe R.E.M. can help!

cschwenn — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:27:26 +0000

While it may be the most un-singable karaoke song in the history of music, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” is actually very informative about all of the possibilities of majors at the University of Washington. Take a listen, and sing loud and proud! Leonard Bernstein! Leonid Breshnev! Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs!

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Advising Site Include

cschwenn — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:22:52 +0000

Fredric Danz Lecture Series - Meet Dr. Kiko Benitez!

cschwenn — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:00:20 +0000

How do people come to terms with difficult moments and events in history? How do we begin to tell stories about trauma and violence that we experience on an international scale? How do movies and literature shape our perceptions of history? Can we work today to have some of those difficult dialogs that are necessary to move forward as a people? Dr. Kiko Benitez joins us to talk about his course coming Spring 2008, “Violence, Myth, and Memory: Southeast Asia at the Crossroads of Modernity.”

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Fredric Danz Lecture Series - Meet Dr. Shannon Dudley!

cschwenn — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:38:50 +0000

Do you love to dance? Have you ever considered how the music you listen to every day has been influenced by the history of migration in the U.S.? Do you wish you could get credit for going to the Experience Music Project (EMP)? Dr. Shannon Dudley joins us to talk about his course that is coming up in Winter Quarter 2007, “American Sabor, American Flavor: Latinos in American Popular Music.”

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Fredric Danz Lecture Series

cschwenn — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:59:14 +0000

Find out what great things can happen when an extraordinary man gives to the University he loves. Kathy Woodward, the Director of the Simpson Center for the Humanities, talks about the unique, wonderful, rich array of courses that students can take through this series.

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How Can I Catch a CLUE?

cschwenn — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:45:16 +0000

CLUE, the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment, is one of the many support services you’ll find at the University of Washington. CLUE emphasizes creating a rich learning community while supporting freshmen, sophomore, and transfer students who are enrolled in many of the UW’s crucial lower-division courses. Anne and Tony join the advising podcast to discuss their services and the advantages when students catch a CLUE.

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Archive Index

cschwenn — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:30:54 +0000

Selling Your International Experience (V2.0)

cschwenn — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:12:01 +0000

A Mary Gates roundtable of advisers from Undergraduate Advising and the Center for Career Services talk about how traveling abroad during college can pay dividends on the job market.

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Class of 2007: Susan’s Story

cschwenn — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:39:04 +0000

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.

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What is DARS?

cschwenn — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:40:32 +0000

Undergraduate academic adviser Myla Rugge talks about the features and benefits of the Degree Audit Reporting System.

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Getting Started with Career Services

cschwenn — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:42:25 +0000

Patrick Chidsey from the University’s Center for Career Services introduces the range of campus services available to UW students of all stripes and all levels of career experience, including internships and preparing for graduate school.

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Running Start

cschwenn — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:43:09 +0000

Running Start guru and Undergraduate Adviser Kay Balston chats with Kurt about what incoming students who did Running Start in high school need to think about. How are college credits like tattoos? Listen away!

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Freshmen: What to Expect from Summer Orientation

cschwenn — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:43:42 +0000

A primer on the UW’s summer Advising and Orientation program for incoming freshmen including who to contact and the skinny on fall course registration.

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Undergraduate Women in Business

cschwenn — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:44:18 +0000

Parisa Varzandeh from the UWiB chats with Clay about the history and focus on this fairly new - and quite active - student organization.

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Transfer Students: What to Expect from Summer Orientation

cschwenn — Mon, 21 May 2007 17:47:42 +0000

A primer on the UW’s summer program for incoming transfer students including how to schedule, who to contact, and the skinny on class registration.

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The Best First Stop

cschwenn — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:48:28 +0000

Undergraduate academic adviser Clay Schwenn offers a window into his philosophy of advising and into the mission of learning that lies at the heart of his work with students.

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Law School: The Personal Statement

cschwenn — Tue, 01 May 2007 17:48:59 +0000

Pre-law adviser Nancy Hennes discusses what law schools are - and are not - looking for in an applicant’s personal statement.

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iHelp: The Value of Podcasting for Academic Advising (Tuesday)

cschwenn — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:49:48 +0000

From the Tuesday presentation of “iHelp: The University of Washington’s Advising Podcast” at the Region 8 NACADA Conference in Boise, Clay and Kurt talk about why podcasting is an exciting new technology for academic advising.

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The Advising Relationship

cschwenn — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:50:42 +0000

UW Advising Podcast co-producer Kurt Xyst talks about the unique role advisers play for students and the importance of working with an adviser over time.

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Transfer Students and Listservs

cschwenn — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:51:33 +0000

Department email lists are hidden gems for potential transfer students (and current UW students) looking for more information about the University’s programs.

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The Community Literacy Program

cschwenn — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:52:12 +0000

Want to change the world? Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill, director of the CLP, stops by to discuss one of the University’s most established service-learning opportunities.

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What If I’m Denied from my Major? Raven’s Story

cschwenn — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:52:53 +0000

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.

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How Can I Start Volunteering?

cschwenn — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:54:49 +0000

There are many reasons to volunteer: personal, practical, tactical. Regardless of your motivation, it can be one of the most valuable educational projects of your life. Here’s how to get started.

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TAs, Professors, and Academic Success

cschwenn — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:55:51 +0000

Advising Intern Patrick Pineda discusses his experience with TAs and professors, the impact of the Instructional Center, and a particularly useful registration tool.

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How Do You Approach a TA?

cschwenn — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:56:31 +0000

Advising Intern and recent UW graduate Noell Bernard shares her experiences and strategies for connecting with teaching assistants.

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Law School: Square One

cschwenn — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:57:19 +0000

Peg Cheng from the Gateway Center stops by to discuss law school basics, majors, the LSAT, and opportunities on campus to start researching a possible law school run.

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Who is My Adviser?

cschwenn — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 17:59:04 +0000

“Advice” on being successful at the University of Washington can come from a wide variety of sources. Why not choose someone who actually knows what they are talking about?

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Study Abroad: How Can I Make it Happen?

cschwenn — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:00:49 +0000

Walking in the door at UW, you can and indeed you should, start thinking about study abroad opportunities. Become one of University’s global envoys by studying abroad during your academic career.

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How Do I Get Reinstated to UW After Being Dropped?

cschwenn — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:01:44 +0000

If you’ve been dropped for low grades, you must be reinstated to continue at UW. This podcast describes the process you go through, the questions you should address and issues you might need to resolve in order to return.

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Psychology at the University of Washington

cschwenn — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:02:26 +0000

The Psychology Department at UW offers a wide range of coursework, opportunities and career options. Discover the major in our conversation with Carrie Perrin, Director of Undergraduate Services for the Psychology Department.

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What Are My Foreign Language Requirements?

cschwenn — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:02:55 +0000

Everyone has to take foreign language to get into the University of Washington; how much do you need to graduate from UW?

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How Do I Get Credit For an Internship?

cschwenn — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:03:54 +0000

Internships are an important piece of any undergraduate education. You can add an academic component to your job experience by seeking credit for the internship you are already doing. Find out how by listening to this episode.

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What About the Major? Part 3

cschwenn — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:04:27 +0000

Part 3 of a 3 part conversation about majors at the University of Washington. How do you find a major that’s right for you? What resources can help you make that decision? When should you actually declare a major? These topics and more are all addressed in these episodes.

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What About the Major? Part 2

cschwenn — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:04:57 +0000

Part 2 of a 3 part conversation about majors at the University of Washington. How do you find a major that’s right for you? What resources can help you make that decision? When should you actually declare a major? These topics and more are all addressed in these episodes.

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What About the Major? Part 1

cschwenn — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:06:04 +0000

Part 1 of a 3 part conversation about majors at the University of Washington. How do you find a major that’s right for you? What resources can help you make that decision? When should you actually declare a major? These topics and more are all addressed in these episodes.

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How Do I Transfer Credits to UW?

cschwenn — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:06:43 +0000

This episode covers how to transfer credits so they appear on your transfer evaluation, how those credits will count, and resources available for students who would like to be more proactive about choosing classes to transfer to UW.

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Critical Undergraduate Opportunities

cschwenn — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:07:48 +0000

In a continuation of her “Why should I see an adviser” discussion, Megan talks about her list of important undergraduate opportunities that all students should consider.

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