Aggie New Student Podcast aggienewstudent

Show Notes:
In today's episode I talk with a current peer mentor about her experience being a Peer Mentor for USU 1010 Connections Course. We talk about what the job responsibilities are, her favorite experiences, advice for future Peer Mentors, and more. Listen and apply if you are interested!
 
Peer Mentor Applications and Information: https://www.usu.edu/connections/peer-mentor
USU 1010 Connections Course: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/
 
Other Links: 
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/  Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo  

Show Notes:
In today's episode, we wrap up Fall 2023 with our last episode of this season. Our future episodes will be geared towards Fall 2024 students. While you are always welcome to tune in, they may not be as relevant to you.
Resources:
Instagram Accounts to Follow: @usuaggielife @ususaevents @usuhurd
Academic Resource Finder: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 

Show Notes: In this episode I discuss some tips and tricks from current students to help you finish the semester strong. 
Resources:
Study Smart: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/studysmart 
Managing Test Anxiety: https://www.usu.edu/asp/test_anxiety/stress/smtech 
Academic Resource Finder: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/ 
Test Prep: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/test/ 
Aggie Wellness: https://www.usu.edu/aggiewellness/

Show Notes:
In today’s episode I talk about our current hiring for our A-Team. Our A-Team members work as our orientation student staff members as well as peer mentors for the USU 1010 Connections course. This is a paid position that serves incoming students as they transition to USU and in their first year at Utah State. Applications are due at 5:00pm on November 27th, and can be accessed by visiting usu.edu/ateam. See the links below for more information.
 
A-Team Information and Application: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/ateam/
Kylee Hopkin: kylee.hopkin@usu.edu
A-Team Instagram: @usuateam 
 
Other Links:
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/ Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo

Show Notes:
In today’s episode I talk about keeping momentum throughout the semester, and the resources that are available to incoming students. I mention some of USU’s resources for physical and mental health, as well as some of the academic supports the university offers. You don’t have to do it alone! See the links below for more information.
Aggie Wellness: https://www.usu.edu/aggiewellness/
Academic Success Coaches: https://www.usu.edu/able/academic-success-coaches
 
Other Links:
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/ Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo

Show Notes   
In today’s episode, I speak with Jenny Willmore, the Assistant Director of Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence about Utah State University’s Habits of Mind courses! These are 1-credit courses designed to help students succeed in college. Each course is designed specifically to ensure each student has the support needed to succeed and will provide students with skills that will reach beyond their experience at USU and into the rest of their lives. Use the links below to learn more about these courses.
 
Habits of Mind courses: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/courses
Habits of Mind Book: https://www.usu.edu/empowerteaching/publications/books/habitsofmind/index
Academic Belonging and Learning Excellence Office: https://www.able.usu.edu
 
Other Links:
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/ Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo