LRC Chats

CPP Academic Skills

Welcome to LRC Chats, the official podcast for Academic Skills. Join Alex and Edward from the Learning Resource Center every Tuesday as we interview CPP faculty and staff to learn more about the topics that matter most to students.

Episodes

  1. 12/04/2019

    Season Finale

    All music credits to: Is it fine if i kiss you? by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    21 min

  2. 11/15/2019

    Is Following Your Passion a Good Idea?

    Description: Is pursuing your passion still a good idea? In this episode, we interview Ed Venegas, Career Counselor for the Cal Poly Pomona Career Center. Together we explore the long term benefits of pursuing your passion, and how this is often difficult for non-traditional and minority college students who are trying to start a career. Highlights: 2.49 Can choosing a major based on future salary lead to an unhappy career? 6.50 The negative and untrue perception of changing careers and majors. 8.50 Disangementment trauma. Not knowing who you truly are when you ignore your passion. 10.20 How can you make your passion marketable. 12.55 Tips for those struggling to plan 10 years in advance. 12.37 All you can do is your best. How many times when you plan something does it actually happen? 15.51 Last tip from Ed Venegas. 17.43 Last take away from this podcast. All Music Credits to: In My Mind by Deoxys Beats | https://soundcloud.com/deoxysbeats1. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Come On, Let’s Go by Le Gang | https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

    18 min

  3. 10/25/2019

    Don't Let Time Manage You

    On this week’s episode of LRC Chats, we dive deep into the topic of time management. This episode will have the unique perspective of a student who is also a parent. Our special guest, Lorena Duran, will share her time management experiences with with us. For most students, time management is never just about their classes; most students have to manage school and other aspects of life, such as work, volunteering, being a parent, and other important activities. This episode of LRC Chats focuses on how it’s possible to manage such a schedule and still achieve academic success. All music credits and rights: Lost Memories by AERØHEAD | https://soundcloud.com/aerohead. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Antidepresseur by [friendzoned] | https://soundcloud.com/friendzonedbeats. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    17 min

  4. 10/10/2019

    It's Okay Not to be Okay

    There is no greater factor in academic success than your mental health, but as students, we often forget to prioritize it.  In this episode, join Dr. Jennifer Kohagura Psychologist from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cal Poly Pomona. As we talk about the role that mental health plays in our academic and professional success. We also discuss some of the habits and resources that all CPP students can begin utilizing today in order to have a healthier mindset. Cal Poly Pomona Counseling and Psychological Services: Appointments and Information: (909) 869-3220 After-Hours Crisis Support: (909) 869-3220 then press “2” (Available 24/7) Location: 3801 West Temple Avenue, Bldg. 66-116 Pomona, CA 91768 All music rights and credits for: mine cafe by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Antidepresseur by friendzoned | https://soundcloud.com/friendzonedbeats. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    18 min

  5. 09/05/2019

    Money Can Buy Happiness...

    ...At least for a while. College is a big expense, yet no one really teaches us how to manage our money once we're here. In this episode, join Joy Tafarella, Vice President of the Cal Poly Pomona Federal Credit Union. As we talk about the short and long term benefits of having a personal budget. We also explore some simple steps that any student can begin taking today in order to achieve a greater financial freedom. HIGHLIGHTS How can we students develop and maintain a budget. 8.35 The common financial traps college student fall into 12.06, 17.00 & 23.00 How can we begin to develop our financial freedom and the new technology we can use to develop it. 14.21 The 3 steps to create a budget. 15.50 Easier said than done, how to maintain the right mentality to keep budget 19.20 Is it possible to save money every month? 25.18 Why is important to save money. 27.00 Why is the CPP Federal Credit Union right for me and all the benefits you have as a Cal Poly Pomona student. 29.41 Where can we begin to receive these services. 32.50 SONG CREDITS in one place... by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US first girl talking to me. by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US i can’t take my eyes out of you by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnporteD https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US whisper by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    29 min

  6. 08/23/2019

    When Hard Work Beats Talent

    Passion and perseverance are more important than talent when it comes to success. In this episode, we interview Alyssa Christiansen, the new ASI CARE Program Coordinator at CPP. We talk about GRIT and explore how it is a defining attribute of students who achieve any goal they set. If you are a student that wants to learn about the secrets for a successful college career, or just want to hear great conversations about topics that matter, this is the podcast for you. Sources Duckworth, Angela. 2016. GRIT, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.  Music credits: first girl talking to me. by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US i can’t take my eyes out of you by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US whisper by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    25 min
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Welcome to LRC Chats, the official podcast for Academic Skills. Join Alex and Edward from the Learning Resource Center every Tuesday as we interview CPP faculty and staff to learn more about the topics that matter most to students.

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    CPP Academic Skills
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  • Episodes
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