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8 Things I Wish I Knew in College

2024/8/29
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This episode offers valuable advice for college students and their parents on navigating the challenges and opportunities of college life. It emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-advocacy, and embracing the transformative nature of the college experience.
  • College is a time of significant change and growth.
  • Open communication between students and parents is important.
  • Encourage students to take ownership of their college experience.

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These 8 pieces of advice will change your college experience.

In this episode, Mel is sharing the most impactful and insightful advice for all college students.

Think of it as a freshman year survival guide.

And if you’re a parent of a college student, this episode is one that you’re going to want to share and listen to with your kid.

Mel is sharing advice on:

  • How to handle drinking and hookup culture 
  • Why you need to stop clinging to your high school friends
  • How to take responsibility for your own experience and manage the ups and downs of this new season of life 
  • How to navigate change and uncertainty
  • Understanding what is happening to your body and brain during the first month of college
  • What you really learn from college and why it’s not all about studying

This episode is the cheat sheet for how to navigate college (and any major life change), so grab your pen and paper because class is in session. 

For another personal episode on navigating your 20’s, check this out next: 13 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s)

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