Dear First Year

On this episode, Joey talks about how to get along with your roommate and how to create a fun and safe living space!

In this episode Joey talks about Greek Life at UNK!

In this episode, Joey talks about summer tips, opportunities, budgeting, and the importance of taking a break!

In today's Episode, Joey talks to us about study tips and how to prepare for finals week!

On today's episode Blue Gold Coordinator Joey Orellana talks to us about how important networking is on campus! For any questions contact us at sft@lopers.unk.edu Give us a follow on social media @unksft !

Welcome back to another episode of Dear First Year! In this episode, Joey Orellana interviews First-Gen Senior Colton Roberts. During this episode, Colton explains his success as being a First-Gen student over the course of his 7 semesters at UNK! Give us a follow on socials: @unksft For comments or questions: sft@unk.edu

Welcome back to the Dear First Year Podcast! During this episode, our new Blue Gold Coordinator introduces himself and also briefly explains Loper Leaders!

Did you know you can book a FREE appointment with a Success Coach here at UNK? Listen to an interview with Tia Pritchard to learn more about how success coaches can help you as a student, what success coaches do, and how you can become a success coach. To book an appointment with a success coach or to learn more, visit https://www.unk.edu/offices/learning_commons/student-success-coaching.php 6 Wee...

Finding a mentor doesn’t have to be hard, and the college environment can make it easier. As students, we have easy access to staff and faculty. Upperclassmen also make great mentors. Resident Assistants are also there to provide support and connect you to resources, and you live with them, so they’re very easy to reach out to. If you’re thinking yes, I need/want a mentor, but you’re still unsure...

Are you ready for Blue Gold Welcome 2023? Aidan will walk you through the schedule and tell you all about the action-packed weekend ahead. Be sure to listen close - he has hints for how to get the most out of all the events. Helpful Links Presence web - https://unk.presence.io/ Presenece Android - https://bit.ly/PresenceAndriod Presence Apple - https://apple.co/4525gbT GooseChase - https://www.goo...

Get to know some of the staff from Residence Life

Join Aidan in getting to know Academic Advising and Career Development while chatting with Emily Beaman.

The Learning Commons is a great resource for UNK Students - but do you know what all they have to offer? Listen now to learn how the Learning Commons can support you!

Join the SFT team as we recap the Fall 2022 Semester and look ahead to what Spring 2023 will have in store.

Join us as we sit down with the Financial Aid Office to discuss the FAFSA and why it is important to complete it now!

Learn more about the importance of wellness and taking care of yourself with UNK's Wellness Promotion and Prevention Coordinator, Jordan McCoy!

Let's welcome in a new school year!

The last episode of the 2021-22 school year features Jen Harvey and Joey Orellana with the Thompson Scholars Learning Community. Learn about the program while we finish out the year!

The Loper2Loper Mentoring Program offered through SFT allows UNK students the opportunity for a mentor while in college! We discuss this program and the Industrial Distribution department with a current mentor and professor, Mitch Peters.

The Student Engagement office is the hub for a variety of student programs at UNK. Find out how you can be involved within Student Engagement and make an impactful difference as a student!

Student & Family Transitions welcomes you back to campus! We introduce Colton Roberts as our new Blue Gold Welcome Coordinator and discuss how to have success this Spring semester.

She's back!! As one of the originators of the podcast, Kenzie Cuba joins Dear First Year to discuss some learning strategies and studying tips as you move towards the end of the semester.

Getting money for college is pretty cool. At UNK, the Financial Aid office can help students do just that! Mary Sommers joins us to discuss financial aid and scholarship resources for UNK students.

Get your fix with an episode packed full of UNK sports! Canon Rath joins to give the Loper sports update while GA's Jack Scrimger and Jen Bucci outline intramurals and other resources within the Campus Rec Center.

Welcome to...this thing we call college! Grace and Grace join us as well as Valeria Lozano from the Admissions office to discuss what you can expect as you navigate college in these first few weeks.