Brian and Pamela Sherstad

Next Steps for Academic Success

Education EN ↓ 11 episodes

With a lifetime of higher education experience, Brian and Pamela provide short, easy, and doable steps to help college students succeed in academics and life. We have spent our careers at Grace Christian University helping students reach the goals that God has given them.

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Brian and Pamela Sherstad

Episodes

Change 28.01.2024 4:34

If nothing changes, nothing changes. The Sherstads challenge you to make one significant change to take the next step in your academics, life, and relationship with God.

The Doing 05.11.2023 5:52

“ How you do anything is how you do everything ” is an opportunity to do our best and be our best. We will look at the history of this saying and how it applies to college classes and assignments.

Midterm Adjustments 29.10.2023 8:02

The time is now to reflect back on how the semester has gone and make a plan to end the semester strong. Utilize these tips to maximize your effort towards the end of the semester.

Procrastination 22.10.2023 5:32

It is a lot to juggle college classes, work, friends, athletics, and more! Listen to find out how to identify procrastination (which is limiting) and push through procrastination to get the results you want.

Growth Mindset 01.10.2023 5:26

Did you know the way you view yourself will have a powerful effect on your academics (and life)? Explore the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. By understanding the value of a growth mindset, you can practice flipping the script of fixed mindset thoughts to growth mindset action.

Time Management 24.09.2023 6:15

Here are five techniques to level up your time management skills. Every hour you have is a gift from God - use his time the way he wants you to.

Making Friends 10.09.2023 5:53

Friends are an important part of college. Education is a collaborative process that can help us make sense and apply what we are learning. Here are the top FIVE ways to make friends in college with pearls of wisdom from current Grace Christian University students.

The Rubric Show 03.09.2023 5:04

Rubrics serve faculty and students by bringing clarity to assignment expectations. Dig into the grading rubric before you even begin working on an assignment.

The Syllabus Show 27.08.2023 4:49

Every course has a syllabus. Is this just a waste of paper or are there nuggets of information that will move the successful student one step closer to his or her goals.

The Textbook Show 20.08.2023 5:08

Textbooks are key to your academic success. Here are five top reasons to buy your books.

Thriving in a Condensed Course 15.08.2023 2:45

Condensed courses are intense. The Sherstads give three quick tips to help you succeed in your 2-3 week college course.