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How to Get the Most Out of College Elliot Felix
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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We spend a lot of time thinking about where to go to college but not nearly enough on how to go to college. Join Elliot Felix, an educational consultant to 100+ colleges and author of How to Get the Most Out of College, for short conversations with students and higher education experts to help students find their place, people, and path. On each episode, we'll dive into a tip/topic from the book and you’ll hear stories and get practical advice on what to do, why to do it, and how to do it. Visit http://elliotfelix.com/book for more!
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The Role Ed Tech Plays in Student Success with Dustin Ramsdell
What role does ed tech play in student success? What's working and what isn't? How is it changing? What can institutions and ed tech companies do to respond? Listen to Elliot's interview by "Higher Ed Geek" Dustin Ramsdell to answer these questions and connect the physical with the digital.
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Assessing and Improving Student Experiences
How can you assess and improve your student experience to create a culture of continuous improvement? Elliot answered this question during a workshop at Embry-Riddle's "Innovation at Altitude" Continuous Improvement Summit. Listen to his talk to learn trends, tools, and tips for student experience innovation.
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The Value of Internships with Josh Kahn
What's the value of an internship? How can institutions and employers get together to maximize the benefits of these for all involved? Elliot digs into this with Josh Kahn, Associate Director of Research and Public Policy for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to hear about their programs, advocacy, and assessments.
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Finding Colleges that are a Financial Fit with Liane Crane
How can you find a college or university that's a financial fit for you and your family? What are the common misconceptions and barriers to finding fit? Elliot and Liane dive into this topic to go through the process, identify practical suggestions around setting a budget, broadening or focusing your search, and how this might change in the future.
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Getting Through a Crisis with Rachel Dean
What will you do when you face a crisis in college or in your career? Elliot and Rachel discuss this topic, drawing from her unique work on the student experience in higher ed and the employee experience in the workforce. They talk about getting perspective, finding support, making a plan, making progress, and more.
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Telling A Story with Data with Valerie Kroll
How can you tell compelling stories with data in college and your career? Elliot and data analytics expert Valerie Kroll dive into this topic. They follow Val's path from college to market research to optimization and go through concrete suggestions on knowing your audience and what to do before, during, and after a big presentation.