This episode of Student Success Stories shows us the importance of having a mentor. Thania and Shirley share their motivational stories about how their mentors have been a great help on their journeys through college. They explain how having a mentor influenced them to do better, and strive for things of which they didn’t know they were capable. This podcast will make you want to seek a mentor that can guide you through your college experience, and help you on your journey afterwards.
:00 - Introductions
:56 - What is a Mentor?
1:28 - Thania's and Shirley's UAlbany Mentors
5:40 - How They Help Navigate College
Shirley Machado (storyteller), Thania Rodas (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 3 [Podcast].
Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.
In this episode of Student Success Stories, we explore the paths of Liza and Kaitlin. We get to hear about their lives before deciding to finish college and what it’s like being ‘non-traditional’ college students. It’s motivating to hear their perspectives on college and their desire to complete what they started. They tell stimulating stories about the risks they took and the big steps they didn't expect, but don’t regret.
Chapter 2 “Being Open to What’s Next”
:00 - Perfecting Spanish and Using it as an Asset
2:35 - Taking Risks and Realizing Potential
5:01 - Everything Happens for a Reason
8:04 - Being Open to What’s Next
Contributors:
Liza Muñoz (storyteller), Kaitlin Moen (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 2 [Podcast].
Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.
In this episode of Student Success Stories, we explore the paths of Liza and Kaitlin. We get to hear about their lives before deciding to finish college and what it’s like being ‘non-traditional’ college students. It’s motivating to hear their perspectives on college and their desire to complete what they started. They tell stimulating stories about the risks they took and the big steps they didn't expect, but don’t regret.
:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Kaitlin After High School
2:01 - Liza’s Life Before College
3:25 - Experience of Choosing College Non-Traditionally
4:37 - Kaitlin’s Travel Bug and Study Abroad
5:49 - Deciding to go to College
8:43 - Path to UAlbany
11:40 - Taking Studies a Step Further
13:53 - Doubt is Part of the Process
Contributors:
Liza Muñoz (storyteller), Kaitlin Moen (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 2 [Podcast].
Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.
In this episode, UAlbany graduate students Steven and Mauricio speak about their experiences becoming college students, the hurdles they encountered along the way, and the paths they chose to put them on the road to success. Listen to this conversation between Steven and Mauricio—you will connect to their stories of finding community, resilience and empowerment, and reflect on your own choices.
Chapter 2 “Failure is not Final”
:00 - Identity Crisis
3:00 - Using Spanish as an Opportunity
6:21 -Bonding through Culture, Friends, and Food
10:38 - Becoming Independent Through College
14:15 - What’s Next?
Contributors:
Mauricio Ramirez (storyteller), Steven Caraballo (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 1 [podcast].
Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.
In this episode, UAlbany graduate students Steven and Mauricio speak about their experiences becoming college students, the hurdles they encountered along the way, and the paths they chose to put them on the road to success. Listen to this conversation between Steven and Mauricio—you will connect to their stories of finding community, resilience and empowerment, and reflect on your own choices.
Chapter 1 “It Takes a Community”
:00 - Introduction
:48 - Mauricio’s Path to College
2:25 - Steven’s Focus on Education
4:34 - Using Education to Give Back
6:43 - Developing Resiliency in College
11:20 - It Takes a Community
Contributors:
Mauricio Ramirez (storyteller), Steven Caraballo (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 1 [podcast].
Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.
Tape 2 of a Gonzalo Torrente Ballester presentation at a conference called "Problemática de la Novela Contemporánea Española," held at SUNY Cortland in Cortland, New York, student campus center.
Tape 1 of a Gonzalo Torrente Ballester presentation at a conference called "Problemática de la Novela Contemporánea Española," held at SUNY Cortland in Cortland, New York, student campus center.
1) Mark Brodie discusses the construction of a nuclear waste incinerator in Wyoming with Berte Hirschfield of Keep Yellowstone Nuclear Free and Berverly Cook with the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science & Technology. 2) Peter Berle and Lester Brown, President of the Worldwatch Institute discuss the State of the World Report. 3) Peter Berle gives a tongue in cheek tip for buying a car. 4) Peter Berle discusses the reproduction behavior of the hellbender salamander with Brant Fisher of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. 5) Peter Berle discusses global trade and the environment with John Wirth, Professor of Latin American Studies, Brewster Denny, Professor of Public Affairs and Michael Robbins of Audubon Magazine. 6) Caitlyn Kim discusses environmental concerns computer chip manufacturing plants.
1) Peter Berle discusses the reduction of gas emissions. 2) Steven Westcott discusses the most significant land preservation actions of the past century with Michael Francis of the National Forest Program. 3) Author Jerry Dennis reads from his book, The River Home: An Angler's Explorations. 4) Peter Berle discusses lunar eclipses with astronomer Bob Berman. 5) Peter Berle discusses major environmental issues of the 21st century with Idaho State Senator, Marylou Reed, Jon Plaut of Allied Signal and Langdon Marsh of the Environmental Law Institute. 6) Peter Berle gives his green tip on identifying pollutants and polluters in local communities. 7) Steven Westcott discusses the Asian Tiger population with Joshua Ginsberg of the Bronx Zoo.
