The LAUNCH Podcast

Education EN ↓ 29 episodes

Are you a new or continuing college student? The LAUNCH Podcast was created just for you! Hear from experts - students, staff, and faculty alike - across the University of Connecticut campuses as they share their resources and strategies to help you develop as a student, person, and professional. From the importance of finding your community and learning about yourself, to practical tips on how to study, to an in-depth look at academic opportunities at UConn – you will learn how to create and engage in a truly life-transformative educational experience. Brought to you by the University of Conn...

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Choose to Engage - The Power of Growth Mindset with Chelsea Cichocki 28.08.2019 24:30

What does it mean to have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? What is brain plasticity and what do these things have to do with academic success? Listen to Chelsea Cichocki explain research authored by Dr. Carol Dweck, and learn how human qualities like intelligence and creativity, and even relational capacities like love and friendship, can be developed through effort and intention. Episode Reso...

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals with Peter Tribuzio 19.08.2019 8:49

Whether you want to earn a higher GPA or just stop hitting the snooze button, learn how to set goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely with Academic Advisor Peter Tribuzio. Utilizing this framework to set personal, academic, and professional goals keeps students accountable and on track. Episode Resources: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm Peter...

Strategies for Academic Success with Ada Rivera 19.08.2019 14:35

Academic success in college entails more than memorizing content for exams. Learn how to harness the resources offered by the University of Connecticut Academic Achievement Center(AAC) to engage in deeper learning and achieve greater academic success. Ada Rivera, Assistant Director of the AAC explains common obstacles that get in the way of academic success and where to go for support in these are...

The Life-Changing Benefits of Meditation with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk 19.08.2019 46:50

Learn how to harness the power of meditation to manage stress and anxiety, regain your focus, be more present, and improve your overall well-being with Dr. Rebecca Acabchuk. Dr. Acabchuk explains some of the science behind meditation and provides helpful tips for students interested in starting to incorporate it into their lives. Episode Resources: https://sharp.uconn.edu/meditation-resources/ Dr....