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Episode 7 | Getting Out of Your Own Way | Time Management

Have you ever had an assignment due and waited until the very last hour to begin? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Managing time is so important to all aspects of life, especially college. In this episode, you will learn what some of the underlying reasons may be that you are not managing your time well. Hint: It's not just about procrastination!

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Emmanuel Lopez Emmanuel Lopez

Episode 6 | Getting Out of Your Own Way | Imposter Syndrome

We’ve all experienced feeling like we don’t belong. The fear of being found out, not being as smart, or not deserving of your accomplishments. In this episode, we talk about what happens when imposter syndrome starts to get in the way of academic success. We share our own experiences, tips, and our one important take away.

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Emmanuel Lopez Emmanuel Lopez

Episode 5 | Getting Out of Your Own Way | Series Opener

Very often we are our own worst enemies. We often wonder why we do the things we do; even when we know better! In this episode, we kick off our 4-episode series, Getting Out of Your Own Way. We will have individual episodes on the common reasons we falter; imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, time management, and more. We look forward to taking a deep dive into these issues and unpacking simple solutions to success.

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Episode 4 | The Sensibility of Community College

As counselors we are big believers in all that the community college has to offer. From significant savings, to networking opportunities, to self- exploration. In this episode , we tell you why community college is quite simply a no-brainer option for most students. We will share the top reasons why we believe community college is a sensible choice in your educational journey.

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Emmanuel Lopez Emmanuel Lopez

Episode 3 | Yetunde’s Story

In this episode, Yetunde share’s her story as a first generation college student and some of the hardships she faced and overcame in her pursuit to become a community college counselor.

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Episode 2 | Emmanuel’s Story

In this episode, Emmanuel shares his story growing up as a first generation college student and how his background shaped his passion to serve students as a community college counselor.

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Episode 1 | Prelude

Emmanuel and Yetunde share their professional background and discuss how they got into their roles as counselors/instructors in the community college.

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