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College Context S1:E4 Coronavirus Response

Victoria Clark: All right everybody welcome to the College Context Podcast. My name is Victoria Clark and I am the director of admissions. I also have two good friends with me here today who I’ll let introduce themselves.  Geet Vanaik: Yeah, Hi I’m Dr. Geet Vanaik. I’m the dean of academic,...

College Context S1E2: FAFSA Information

Hey guys, welcome back to GU’s College Context Podcast. Today we’re talking about the dreaded fafsa. We know this could be a difficult thing at times to speak with your parents or just going through the whole process but we’re going to speak a little bit about how to go...

College Context S1E1: A Parent's Guide: Public vs. Private University

Mark Barigye: Hello my name is Mark and I'm an admissions counselor here Kealin McLean: Hi my name is Kealin McLean and I’m an admissions counselor here. Welcome to the College Context Podcast. Today we’re talking about parents helping to decide either going to public or private Christian University. MB: All right, awesome....

While You Were Away From GU

Summer 2020 has been a crazy one, to say the least. We were hit with a global pandemic, our ability to connect with others has been put into question, the racial divide has been brought to our attention, even more, the presidential candidates have made strides in their campaigning efforts,...

Student Life

How to Get the Most Out of Your Planner

Is a planner on your school supplies list? If not, it should be! A planner is just as necessary as pens, pencils, notebooks, and other essential items. College is a busy time, and if you don't have a place to stay organized, you might miss a class or skip an...

Hybrid Schooling and Professors that Pray for You

The Sounds of GU Podcast with Young Alumni Michael Gonzalez Hybrid Schooling and Professors that Pray for you SW: Hello, welcome to the podcast! MG: Hello Sid! SW: How are you? MG: I'm good! I'm good! Changing atmosphere currently. Being inside at a desk all day kinda stinks. So, I decided to come outside into...

The Moment I Decided GU Was for Me

Decision making is a skill. There are so many elements that factor into making" a choice. When it comes to choosing a college or university, it's important to think about how far away from home you want to be living, what schools have your desired major, what current students are...

From the Midwest to Island Life in the Caribbean

SW: Hello, Jantzen Michael! Welcome to the podcast! JM: Hi Sid, how are you? SW: I'm great! How are you? JM: Good, good. SW: We are just going to start by having you introduce yourself. I know you as the goat from high school and college. Or j-money, I shouldn't have said the goat....

Can you Really Stay Connected When Practicing Coronavirus Social Distancing?

There are posters on every door, round stickers on every floor, and enough masks to cover the earth's surface. What does it look like to practice social distancing? It's merely just limiting contact with other people. It's the opposite of most of our instincts. It's wearing a mask, ensuring six...

Advice to College Students: Your Voice is Valuable, Speak Up

The Sounds of GU Podcast with Young Alumn Justin Willis Advice to College Students: Your Voice is Valuable, Speak Up SW: Hello Justin Willis, and welcome to the podcast. JW: Hello, how are you doing today? SW: I'm great! How are you? JW: I'm doing well. SW: Well if we want to start, I'll give you...

Managing Money as a Broke College Student

Have you ever turned down plans with your friends because you wanted to save money? It's never a good feeling to miss out on activities because of your financial situation. It's no secret that most college students struggle with money. College is this weird time between childhood and adulthood. You...

What do Connections, Enneagram 3s, and Servant Leadership Have in Common?

The Sounds of GU Podcast with Young Alumni Johnny Milabu What do Connections, Enneagram 3s, and Servant Leadership Have in Common? S: Hello, Johnny. Welcome to the podcast. How are you today? J: You know, I'm doing alright. It's kind of raining outside. I wasn't really prepared for that or expecting that, but...