Woke, Wise, College Kids

On this episode, we speak with Dylan Sellers of the Campus Vote Project.  In 2012, Fair Elections Center launched Campus Vote Project (CVP) to focus and expand its work around student voting issues. Since then, Campus Vote Project has been working to normalize and institutionalize student voting by working directly with colleges and universities across the country. Episode Resources Campus Vote Project: https://www.campusvoteproject.org/ Be Preppy: bepreppy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

There are no proven tips for coping in a pandemic.  We are all playing this thing by ear. In Episode 2, host and college success coach, Dr. Erin shares her best tips on how to cope and thrive during the pandemic. After the episode, don’t forget to rate and subscribe.   Episode Resources:  The Study Study Guide: https://www.bepreppy.com/studyguide My Study Skills Are Trash: https://anchor.fm/wokewisecollegekids/episodes/Episode-3-My-Study-Skills-Are-Trash-e2a1pb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

In this episode, the host, Dr. Erin, gives a sneak peek of the new season, catches the listeners up on what has happened since the last season, and shares her advice on persisting in difficult times.  Episode Links Dr. Erin's Book - Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success  Dr. Erin's IG - www.instagram.com/erinwheelerphd.  Be Preppy College Coaching - www.bepreppy.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

This episode is dedicated to the National First-Generation College Celebration on Friday, November 8th. This day is to honor, acknowledge and support 1st-generation students across America.  1st generation students are the first to attend college in their family. Research on 1st-gen students shows that a lack of cultural capital contributes to the gap in college complete rates between 1st-generation and their other-generation peers. Dr. Erin, host and found or Be Preppy College Coaching, shares ways 1st-generation students can increase social, cultural and economic capital.  For more information on 1st-Generation Students visit: https://firstgen.naspa.org/engagement/2019-first-generation-college-celebration Be Preppy College Coaching, sponsor of this podcast,  is dedicated to supporting 1st-generation students and their families from admissions to graduation. Visit bepreppy.com to learn more about our coaching services.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

There are millions of students beginning graduate school this fall so this episode is the perfect way to end our college grad series. Mattie Hawkins is our guest on this series. Mattie Hawkins, is a 2017 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Science degree in Health & Kinesiology with a primary concentration in Sports Management and is expected to graduate in December. Mattie also is employed as a graduate assistant for the Office of Multicultural & International Student Affairs where she focuses on multicultural programming and leadership development. Outside of her studies and work in student affairs, Mattie served as the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator for the Student Government Association from 2017-2019, Social Media Liaison for the EvolveU High School Conference Leadership Conference Committee, a member of the Auxiliary Services Advisory Board, the Vice President's Student Advisory Leadership Council and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Additionally, Mattie serves as the College Ministry Team Leader for Beacon Light Baptist Church of Hammond. And in 2017, Mattie was crowned as Southeastern Louisiana University's Homecoming Queen. Mattie is nearing the end of her program and is a grad school pro. She is joining us to give advice to new graduate students on how transition to a higher level of academics and how to adapt to new academic, personal and professional expectations. Contact Mattie:  Instagram: @maddhawk_ Facebook: Mattie Hawkins  Twitter: @maddhawk_ Be Preppy College Coaching Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @bepreppyllc info@bepreppy.com bepreppy.com/coaching  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

 The time after getting your first college degree is a weird time that most all college grads experience.  It is filled with hard lessons, tough choices, and challenging personal reflection.  It’s confusing and frustrating. In this episode, our host, Dr. Erin Wheeler, chats with Bria Felicien about her post-grad experience and how she that time fueled her creativity.  Bria Felicien is a creative producer, writer, and multimedia journalist. This Louisiana State University grad, produces podcasts for a local Atlanta newspaper and covers stories for an professional teams. She is the author of several fiction novels, including a post-grad series.  The first two installments of the series, More Than Enough and Care for Me is out now.  In this episode we talk all things post-grad: career, emotions, goals and the reality of it all.  After the episode, don’t forget to rate and subscribe.  Let’s keep the conversation going on Twitter @bepreppyllc.  Be Preppy has success coaching services for post-grad students. We assist with goal-setting, graduate school preparation, personal development, leadership development and much more. Email us at info@bepreppy.com.   Episode Resources Bria Felicien Website: www.briafelicien.com Purchase Books:  https://www.amazon.com/Bria-Felicien/e/B001I7EK5U  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/briafelicien/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

Most college grads go through a period called post-grad blues.  Post-grad blues can be characterized by a period or periods(s) of depression, sadness, confusion, and frustration. It can come in waves and it can be temporary.  Although it is common among grads, it is not really talked about.  In this episode, our host, Dr. Erin, discusses her post-grad blues and gives advice for getting through them and maximizing your post-grad life.  This podcast is sponsored by Be Preppy.  Be Preppy is a college coaching company that offers academic, success, and life coaching to college-bound students, undergraduate students, and graduate students.  Check us out at www.bepreppy.com.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @bepreppyllc.   Episode Resources:  Mental Health Resources Find a Therapist  Get Post-Grad Success Coaching from Be Preppy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

Beyonce's Netflix documentary, Homecoming, was epic for so many reasons. One, she captured the journey to making history as the first African-American woman to headline Coachella.  Two, the documentary highlighted her first performance after giving birth to twins.  Three, the film showed how and why Beyonce showcased Historically Black Colleges and Universities in her comeback show.  The rest of the reasons just relate to her performance, period :) . Dr. Erin Wheeler, host of the podcast, would count her self as a fan of Beyonce, more so for her business savvy, cultural awareness, and work ethic. In this episode, Dr. Erin shares her reflections on Homecoming as lesson of success.  She shares five behaviors that Beyonce displayed that has led to her sustained success. She also explains how those same behaviors could be adopted by anyone to become successful in any situation, especially in college.  Episode Resources Get a Personal Success Coach: www.bepreppy.com/coaching Buy Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success:  https://www.amazon.com/Geaux-Wiser-Secrets-College-Success/dp/1718610548  Follow Be Preppy on Social Media: @bepreppyllc  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

Many don’t realize that you don’t have to love math to pass it. You just have to understand that getting solid grades in math takes hours of practice. Not even that student who is considered a math wiz can get away with putting in the proper work.  But don’t take my word for it.  Ask Eric Johnson, our guest for this episode.  He would definitely be labeled as a math wiz. Eric Johnson is a graduate from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics. His passion for helping others succeed in Math pushed him to start his own Math Tutoring company, Johnson’s Math Tutoring.  He provides online support for students in all types of math classes.  In this episode we chat about both of our experiences as a tutor and academic coach for students in math courses.  You’ll hear tips for getting through college algebra as well as tips for  being a minority STEM major.  After the episode, visit bepreppy.com to get our tips for success in college math.  If you want academic coaching to improve your grades in Math and more, register for a coaching session at www.bepreppy.com/coaching.  Tweet us your experience in college math @bepreppyllc  And lastly, don’t forget to purchase, my first book that led to this podcast Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success on Amazon! Happy Listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Sexual assault in college is a serious issue.   According to Campus Safety Magazine: Between 20% and 25% of women will experience a completed and/or attempted rape during their college career (1) More than half of raped college women tell no one of their victimization (1) 80% of sexual assault and rape victims are under the age of 30 (1) 44% of sexual assault and rape victims are under the age of 18 (1) College freshmen and sophomore women appear to be at greater risk of being victims of sexual assault than are upperclassmen. 84% of the women who reported sexually coercive experiences experienced the incident during their first four semesters on campus. (4) The numbers are alarming, but we must remember there is a real person behind a single statistic.  This episode features a glimpse inside the emotions, thoughts and actions of a sexual assault victim who is on the path to healing.  Maggy, Be Preppy's Latinx/Hispanic Outreach Intern, shares her experience to help empower victims of assault to find their voice and take control of their situation.   If you or someone you know has be a victim of sexual violence or misconduct, you can find support and resource at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.   To learn more about your rights on your college campus, visit American Association of University Women for their resource guide on Title IX and the Cleary Act.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

This episode is dedicated to addressing sexual assault on college campuses.  When you think about college, you think about freedom, and dating, and parties.  However, there’s not enough discussion, especially with new students, the darker side of college life.  College has so many factors that make it a breeding ground for sexual violence and misconduct.  So much so, that the government has regulations that govern the reporting of claims, training of staff, and support of victims. The federal policy is called Title IX.  Every institution is required to have a basic policy. You should familiarize yourself with it, understand what constitutes misconduct or sexual violence know your where you can report sexual assault claims.  This information is found on your colleges website and in your student handbook.  Our guest on this episode will explain Title IX and more. Dr. Penny Smith is the founder of Alegria Technologies and Consulting. She is  and author, higher education executive director and campus date rape survivor. She is a first generation college student – graduating from Fisk University summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Smith’s  has a 19 year executive career in government and higher education.  After the episode be sure to check out bepreppy.com for more resources on sexual assault.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Check your campus calendar and participate in events to learn more.   --- Episode Resources Dr. Penny Smith Book:  The Second Woman Bible Study: Healing from Intimate Partner Violence and Post-Abortion Grief Website:  http://www.alegriatek.com/  Email: ceo@alegriatek.com  --- Sexual Assault Support If this podcast triggers any experiences please speak with someone at your school’s counseling center or a licensed therapist in your community.  You can also call the National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or access RAINN’s online chat service https://www.rainn.org/get-help.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

In this episode, we to speak to Dr. Walter Kimbrough. He's the author of  Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities.  He has long been a respected leader in Higher Education. In fact, he became a college president by the time he was 37.  His non-traditional entry into presidency, his ability to relate to students and his study of popular culture, has earned him the name of the Hip Hop Prez.  He is currently the president of Dillard University, a private, Historically Black University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  His research on HBCUs, fraternities and sororities, and African American males make him the perfect guest for our spotlight on African Americans in Higher Education.  I hope that this episode is a treat to you as it was to me.  Happy Listening!  -- Episode Resources Dr. Walter Kimbrough Twitter and Instagram: @hiphopprez Blog: medium.com/@HipHopPrez Book: Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities Dillard University: www.dillard.edu Be Preppy College Coaching  www.bepreppy.com  @bepreppyllc - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook  Dr. Erin Wheeler  @erinwheelerphd - Instagram Buy - Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

 1799 is the first record of an African American attending an American University or college.  By 1900 2000 African Americans had Higher Education degrees of which ONLY 390 received degrees from white institutions and there were 78 black colleges established by this time.  In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled to abolish racial segregation in schools. Currently, there are approximately 2.5 million African American students enrolled in higher education .  While this number is a far cry from the enrollment in 1900, there should be millions more of African American enrolling in higher education programs.  As we make-up only 15% of the total college population. While we don’t have the barriers that our ancestors had, minority students still face challenges in acceptance and assimilations on campus, in our community and in our home.  Although there are millions of African Americans in college, many students are 1st-generation students where being in college and graduating from college is rare or non-existent.  Being a minority and the 1st to go to college is a unique experience that is hard to describe.  But at the core of the issue is identity. While all students go to college to explore and discover who they are, minority students have more layers to peel before they get to understand, accept and love their authentic selves.  In this episode we explore the topic of finding your identity as a minority student.  On this episode you’ll hear three voices and three perspectives: my own, an African American woman and college graduate, Co-host and Preppy’s Intern Maggy, a Latina woman and college graduate, and our guest, Cedric Dent, Jr.. an African American male college student.  We are all 1st-generation, low-income, minority students.  If you’ve been listening you know about Maggy and I.  Let me introduce you to our guest.  Cedric Dent Jr is a proud senior at my alma mater Southeastern Louisiana University and is pursuing a degree in Social Work. Cedric was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana by a single mother. Cedric has been actively involved on campus as an Orientation leader, Peer Mentor, member of the NAACP, leader of the Student Government Association, and President of Kappa Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Cedric was recently crowned the 2018-2019 Homecoming King. Cedric is a Senior Social Work Major and is consistently on the Dean’s List. He has recently authored his first book, "Searching for Purpose and Understanding: Fulfilling Your Purpose in Life"  This is one of our longer episodes but only because the conversation was really great we couldn’t bear to cut anything.  We would love to hear your feedback and your personal experiences in finding your identity.  Be sure to send us your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram @bepreppyllc.  Happy Listening!  -- Episode Resources Cedric Dent, Jr. Instagram: @_cedricd06 Website: cedricdentjr.com Book: Searching for Purpose and Understanding: Fulfilling Your Purpose in Life can be purchased on Amazon or at www.cedricdentjr.com  Maggy Murillo, Co-Host Instagram: @magsssssssss Tune into Maggy Mondays Live on Instagram @bepreppy.com  Dr. Erin Wheeler, Host Instagram: erinwheelerphd.com Book: Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success purchase at Amazon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

On our last episode, we talked about reflection after the conclusion of the fall semester.  The conclusion of the fall semester signals the holidays and new resolutions.  Besides being optimistic about the new semester as a student, you may be excited about personally starting over in the new year.  You may have, well you should have, goals that you are setting for yourself.  I am not big on new year resolutions.  They seem to only stick around for January and February.  Instead, I prefer to set attainable goals year round.  Knowing how to set goals and   to create a plan to reach them without external motivation or external advice is a critical skill for college and personal success.  Goals help move your life forward and prevent you from becoming stagnant.  Take it from an old 30 something, stagnation leads to unhappiness...and you don’t want to waste your good 20’s being unhappy.  This episode is dedicated to helping you set real goals and attained them.  We’ll discuss SMART goals, the types of goals you should consider, how to put an action plan together, and how to identify and block goal killers.   Episode Resources:  Goal Setting Worksheets: https://www.bepreppy.com/goalsetting/  Register for a free coaching session: www.bepreppy.com/coaching Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter: @bepreppyllc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

Another semester of finals are in the books. How did you do? Did any of your grades increase from midterms? Did you not do as well on your finals and didn't get grade you hoped for? Did you fail a class? Whatever your outcome, you get a chance to wipe the slate clean next semester. However, you’ll still need to reflect on this semester and identify the things that went well and the things that didn’t. Success doesn’t automatically happen. It comes through gradual improvement. In order to get better, you must take a look back to determine your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities and make an action plan for getting better. Reflections began when you ask yourself tough questions and use the answers in a meaningful way. In this episode, the host, Dr. Erin provides five important questions to guide self-reflection at the conclusion of a semester. Episode Resources: Be Preppy College Coaching bepreppy.com/coaching @bepreppyllc - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

The final exam period in college is a stressful time. Suddenly, the weight of the semester is suddenly on your shoulders. You have comprehensive exams, projects and papers coming out the wazoo. It seems that the days get shorter and nights get longer. Your adrenaline is rushing and caffeine is a permanent fixture in your body. But does it have to be this way? No matter if your are a first year student or a seasoned upperclassman there are ways to improve your finals game so that you won't be an extra on the Walking Dead. During this podcast, host and founder of Be Preppy, Dr. Erin, gives her proven tips to conquer finals and finished the semester strong without the negative side like sleep deprivation and caffeine crashes. Be Preppy offers coaching services to college students to make sure your grades are right, stress is low, college life is exciting, and future is bright. Check us out at bepreppy.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bepreppyllc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

Entry level position. Bachelor’s degree required. 1 year experience preferred but not required. Preferred candidate will have strong communications, organization, and leadership skills. Must be able to work independently and on a team. This is the standard description for jobs that you’ll seeing during your post-graduation job search. Confusing huh? They want someone that doesn’t have experience but prefer they do. To have one year experience means that you’d have to be working a year before applying, but you just graduated and didn’t have the opportunity for full-time work. It’s the most frustrating part of job searching: you need experience to get more experience. How do you beat the system? The answer: Internships. Internships are the key to getting a head start on a promising career. They help your application reach the top of the pile or better yet; they help the jobs come to you. Jenna is the founder and CEO of The Intern Hustle. She coaches students on how to build their personal brand, navigate the internship world and take control of their future. Jenna packages lessons learned from her own experience with internships, as well as her enterprising Silicon Valley career across the sports, e-commerce and healthcare industries, to deliver educational resources and help inspire the next generation into (intentional) action. You can learn more at theinternhustle.com. Contact Jenna: Instagram: @theinternhustle | Twitter: @theinternhustle | Facebook: @theinternhustle | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theinternhustle Website:https://www.theinternhustle.com Email: hello@theinternhustle.com Episode Resources: YouTube channel (new videos every Monday): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQ06MsjSG6VMuFh7FDMmw Free LinkedIn training for college students: https://www.theinternhustle.com/linkedin More information and waitlist signup for The Course: https://www.theinternhustle.com/course Be Preppy Instagram|Facebook|Twitter: @bepreppyllc www.bepreppy.com Be Preppy is a college coaching company. We help students succeed in college from admissions to graduation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

This episode is all about the holidays. Holidays can be bittersweet for college students. Whether, going home for the holidays is exciting and comforting or whether going home brings on anxiety and sadness, you probably feel all types of emotions as it get closer to the holiday season. In this episode, we shed light on challenges such as finances, hunger, family issues, and homelessness that college students face during the Thanksgiving and Christmas break. We also discuss uniquely, annoying experiences that colleges students go through during breaks. Lastly, you’ll here that tips on how to make the best of your time off. This episode is a special one as it is co-hosted by Be Preppy’s Latinx/Hispanic Outreach Intern, Maggy Murillo. After listening, be sure to check out our website for more tips on how avoid holiday blues : https://rebrand.ly/holidayblues. Don’t forget to review and subscribe to this podcast. Follow: Host, Dr. Erin Wheeler @erinwheelerphd - Instagram Co-host - Maggy Murillo @magsssssssssssss - Instagram Bepreppy @bepreppyllc - Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit bepreppy.com for tips and advice on how to succeed in college. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

Making top grades in college isn’t all about being smart, but rather being wise, which is the whole point of this podcast. It never fails that students who are struggling in class are mentally and physically tired. Truth is, there’s no magical learning tips to substitute for the impact that diet and exercise have on your academic performance. For example, simply avoiding sugary drinks and drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily, can improve focus, memory, mood, and problem solving skills. Getting top grades truly involves the mind and the body. On this episode, Ms. Keya Clark, a personal trainer, talks about her college fitness regrets and her personal health journey. She also gives practical health tips to help college students perform their best. Ways you can connect with Keya Clark: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @supanovafit Email: supanovafit1@gmail.com Purchase Black Thighs Matter Tees: supanovafit.bigcartel.com Check out Be Preppy's College Coaching Services. Schedule a free coaching session at www.bepreppy.com. Follow Be Preppy @bepreppyllc on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Tweet us how you stay healthy @bepreppyllc! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message

An average 4-year college degree from a public university can be more than 40k. Unfortunately, many college grads feel as though their degree did not give them the life and career that they were promised. However, many college students don't take advantage of all the resources and experiences that colleges offer. If you think just going to class and passing tests will get you to your next step in life, this episode is for you. On Episode 5, Woke Wise College Kids host, Dr. Erin and Katy Oliveria discuss ways in which college students can maximize the value of their degree and experience. You'll hear personal advice on how to have confidence in networking, communicating, and engaging with faculty and staff on campus and much more! Katy Oliveira is the founder of Collegehood, LLC, a college success coaching practice, and the host of the Collegehood Advice podcast, where she shares expert advice, strategies, and insights to help students live their best life during college and beyond. For nearly 15 years, she has supported students during their college experience as a professional academic advisor, college success coach, university administrator, and instructor. She currently teaches American History and American Social Dilemmas in Austin, Texas. Episode Resources #36 Navigating Your Health During College: https://collegehoodadvice.com/podcast/36 Good Education: https://medium.com/good-education Interested in working with Katy? Email her at katy@collegehoodadvice.com Follow Katy on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @collegehoodadvice. Visit bepreppy.com to work with a college coach and access free resources to make sure you are a successful college student! Learn four ways to maximize your tuition: https://www.bepreppy.com/are-you-maximizing-your-tuition/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wokewisecollegekids/message