Students Of Life
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsStudents of Life shares conversations with graduates, teachers, and many other professionals about the journeys of their professional and personal lives, including how their educational lessons have applied in the real world.
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Relic Sustainability Saving the Oceans
July 18, 2023 20:38 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThis week we chat with artist and apparel designer, Aiden, about the journey to co-founding Relic Sustainability—a conservation organization and clothing brand aimed at using business, community, and sustainable initiatives to help in the fight to tackle our ocean pollution crisis. You can learn more about Aiden and Relic on their website at https://relic-sustainability.org/ or on Instagram @relic_sustainability. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast wherever you listen and ...
Navigating College to Marine Biology
July 07, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis week we chat with marine biologist, Maria Grima, about her journey to becoming a marine biologist. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast wherever you listen and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Instagram and consider supporting us on Patreon!
Science Communication and Science Fiction Writing
June 05, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week we chat with biology researcher and science fiction author, Gabrielle Paniccia, about the importance of scientific communication, research, and writing science fiction in the 21st century. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast wherever you listen and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Instagram and consider supporting us on Patreon!
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Writing
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBThis week we chat with former student and scientist, Areeha Batool, about everything from artificial intelligence in pathology to the intrinsic value of writing and communication in our everyday lives.
Social Media, Advocacy, and Politics With Ayyan Zubair
May 26, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 147 MBWhat is the value (and future) of social media, politics, and advocacy? How does studying rhetoric help us to more competently navigate such often hostile realms? Join us this week as we welcome back former student Ayyan Zubair to discuss these topics, and more!
Episode 36 — Social Media, Advocacy, and Politics With Ayyan Zubair
May 26, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 147 MBWhat is the value (and future) of social media, politics, and advocacy? How does studying rhetoric help us to more competently navigate such often hostile realms? Join us this week as we welcome back former student Ayyan Zubair to discuss these topics, and more!
Episode 35 -- Analyzing "Sticks" by George Saunders
March 03, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBJoin us this week as we analyze the short story "Sticks" by George Saunders--and discuss the relevant value of tangible literary analysis, whether as a student of literature or a student of life! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon!
Analyzing ”Sticks” by George Saunders
March 03, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBJoin us this week as we analyze the short story "Sticks" by George Saunders--and discuss the relevant value of tangible literary analysis, whether as a student of literature or a student of life! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon!
Why Rhetorical Analysis is Vital
February 08, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBJoin us this week as we discuss what rhetorical analysis really is--and why it's vital to know and practice for your professional as well as personal life! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon! Episode Links: Bank Scam Email Apocalypse Bunker Rhetorical Exercise Cover Letter Writing
Episode 34 -- Why Rhetorical Analysis is Vital
February 08, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBJoin us this week as we discuss what rhetorical analysis really is--and why it's vital to know and practice for your professional as well as personal life! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon! Episode Links: Bank Scam Email Apocalypse Bunker Rhetorical Exercise Cover Letter Writing
Finding Creative Writing Space
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBWhat exactly is "creative space"? And in our age of pandemics and professional pressures, where do you go to find such a place? Join us this week as we discuss these questions--and much more--with our very special guest, Andrew Rimby. Andrew is an instructor/PhD Candidate in English, Associate Editor of the Watchung Review, and co-host of The Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast. He researches 19th-century American and Victorian literature from a queer transatlantic perspective. He was a 2020 H...
Episode 33 -- Finding Creative Writing Space
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBWhat exactly is "creative space"? And in our age of pandemics and professional pressures, where do you go to find such a place? Join us this week as we discuss these questions--and much more--with our very special guest, Andrew Rimby. Andrew is an instructor/PhD Candidate in English, Associate Editor of the Watchung Review, and co-host of The Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast. He researches 19th-century American and Victorian literature from a queer transatlantic perspective. He was a 2020 H...
One Year Pandemic Reflection
January 21, 2021 17:37 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBJoin us this week as we recap some of the impacts of a year of dealing with the pandemic. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 32 -- One Year Pandemic Reflection
January 21, 2021 17:37 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBJoin us this week as we recap some of the impacts of a year of dealing with the pandemic. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Why You Should Write to Yourself
August 24, 2020 19:04 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBWhy should you write to yourself? Maybe a better question is: how do you know where you are and where you are going? Join us this week as we discuss the value of teaching (and practicing yourself) the personal, professional, and academic value of writing reflectively about yourself! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 31 -- Why You Should Write to Yourself
August 24, 2020 19:04 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBWhy should you write to yourself? Maybe a better question is: how do you know where you are and where you are going? Join us this week as we discuss the value of teaching (and practicing yourself) the personal, professional, and academic value of writing reflectively about yourself! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
How to Write a Modern Article
August 13, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBJoin us this week as we discuss the art of writing a modern article--the goals you can accomplish and through what platforms! Here is a link to the medium article read in this episode. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 30 -- How to Write a Modern Article
August 13, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBJoin us this week as we discuss the art of writing a modern article--the goals you can accomplish and through what platforms! Here is a link to the medium article read in this episode. If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 29--Will History Repeat Itself?
July 28, 2020 04:45 - 29 minutes - 67.2 MBJoin us this week as we discuss the challenges of assessing history through a modern lens. What can we learn, and what can we do to change our own fates? If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Will History Repeat Itself?
July 28, 2020 04:45 - 29 minutes - 67.2 MBJoin us this week as we discuss the challenges of assessing history through a modern lens. What can we learn, and what can we do to change our own fates? If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
How Writing Improves Your Life
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBJoin us this week along with our very special guest--alumni and former undergraduate student body president, Ayyan Zubair--as we discuss how writing (and effective communication) can yield personal and professional benefits far beyond the college classroom environment! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 28 -- How Writing Improves Your Life
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBJoin us this week along with our very special guest--alumni and former undergraduate student body president, Ayyan Zubair--as we discuss how writing (and effective communication) can yield personal and professional benefits far beyond the college classroom environment! If you like what you hear, please follow our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Omelas: Would You Walk Away?
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBJoin us this week as we discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's stunning world of Omelas--and ask the ultimate question: would you walk away? If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 27 -- Omelas: Would You Walk Away?
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBJoin us this week as we discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's stunning world of Omelas--and ask the ultimate question: would you walk away? If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 26 -- LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: How to Write a Great Title
May 02, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBEver wonder what goes into making a great title? Join us this week as we discuss the vital elements to crafting an effective vs. lame title! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: How to Write a Great Title
May 02, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBEver wonder what goes into making a great title? Join us this week as we discuss the vital elements to crafting an effective vs. lame title! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 25 -- Personal Statement Writing with Professor Kristina Lucenko
April 25, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBJoin us this week as we welcome professor of writing and rhetoric Dr. Kristina Lucenko in discussing the vital art of how and why crafting a quality personal statement could be the most important document that you ever write. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Personal Statement Writing with Professor Kristina Lucenko
April 25, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBJoin us this week as we welcome professor of writing and rhetoric Dr. Kristina Lucenko in discussing the vital art of how and why crafting a quality personal statement could be the most important document that you ever write. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 24 -- Young Adult Author Diana Gallagher
April 18, 2020 17:15 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBJoin us this week with Young Adult author Diana Gallagher as we discuss the journey from thought to novel--and how such lessons inform teaching writing in the classroom, and beyond. You can check out Diana Gallagher's latest novel, LESSONS IN FALLING in bookstores now. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Young Adult Author Diana Gallagher
April 18, 2020 17:15 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBJoin us this week with Young Adult author Diana Gallagher as we discuss the journey from thought to novel--and how such lessons inform teaching writing in the classroom, and beyond. You can check out Diana Gallagher's latest novel, LESSONS IN FALLING in bookstores now. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Writing to Get a Job
April 12, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBEver thought that writing can get--or lose--you a job opportunity? Well it can, and will! Join us this week as we discuss a few vital tips to crafting cover letters that will put you in as best of a position as possible to start--or advance--you on your career path. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses! Episode Links...
Episode 23 -- Writing to Get a Job
April 12, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBEver thought that writing can get--or lose--you a job opportunity? Well it can, and will! Join us this week as we discuss a few vital tips to crafting cover letters that will put you in as best of a position as possible to start--or advance--you on your career path. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses! Episode Links...
Episode 22 -- How to Write a "Good" Paragraph
April 05, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBWhat the heck is a "good" paragraph? Is this even a "good" question? Join us this week as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of how in the world to approach writing paragraphs in all types of works. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses! Episode Links: Purdue OWL website on Topic Sentences Purdue OWL website ...
How to Write a ”Good” Paragraph
April 05, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBWhat the heck is a "good" paragraph? Is this even a "good" question? Join us this week as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of how in the world to approach writing paragraphs in all types of works. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses! Episode Links: Purdue OWL website on Topic Sentences Purdue OWL website ...
Episode 21 -- How to Work From Home During Coronavirus
March 29, 2020 16:28 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBStill adjusting to doing a day's work from the "comfort" of your own home? Whether you're a student, teacher, or any other professional, this shift is proving to be a challenge for everyone. Join us this week as we discuss some lessons about how to balance personal and professional life as we work to navigate these unique times. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and cons...
How to Work From Home During Coronavirus
March 29, 2020 16:28 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBStill adjusting to doing a day's work from the "comfort" of your own home? Whether you're a student, teacher, or any other professional, this shift is proving to be a challenge for everyone. Join us this week as we discuss some lessons about how to balance personal and professional life as we work to navigate these unique times. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and cons...
Why Outlines Suck (but Shouldn’t)
March 26, 2020 00:06 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBRaise your hand if you hated doing outlines in high school? Okay, you can all put your hands down now. The real question is why have so many of us had such similarly horrible experiences planning out our thoughts? Join us this week as we clarify how to "do" outlines right--focusing on organizing one's ideas and analysis in a way that makes your job a heck of a lot easier in the long run! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find...
Episode 20 -- Why Outlines Suck (but Shouldn't)
March 26, 2020 00:06 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBRaise your hand if you hated doing outlines in high school? Okay, you can all put your hands down now. The real question is why have so many of us had such similarly horrible experiences planning out our thoughts? Join us this week as we clarify how to "do" outlines right--focusing on organizing one's ideas and analysis in a way that makes your job a heck of a lot easier in the long run! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find...
How to Refine Your B.S. Meter
March 19, 2020 18:45 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBWith no shortage of sources to pick and choose what information you want to believe, how do we assess what's "good" information versus "bad"? Are these even the "right" terms? Join us this week as we discuss the critical value of working through how to refine your "bullshit" meter in this day and age of endless information. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider ...
Episode 19 -- How to Refine Your B.S. Meter
March 19, 2020 18:45 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBWith no shortage of sources to pick and choose what information you want to believe, how do we assess what's "good" information versus "bad"? Are these even the "right" terms? Join us this week as we discuss the critical value of working through how to refine your "bullshit" meter in this day and age of endless information. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider ...
Episode 18 -- Corona Effect: How to Switch to Online Teaching and Learning
March 11, 2020 20:21 - 20 minutes - 48 MBHow will the coronavirus impact teachers and students? Join us this week as we discuss the challenges--and opportunities--of switching mid-semester from in-person to online classes. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Corona Effect: How to Switch to Online Teaching and Learning
March 11, 2020 20:21 - 20 minutes - 48 MBHow will the coronavirus impact teachers and students? Join us this week as we discuss the challenges--and opportunities--of switching mid-semester from in-person to online classes. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 17 -- Why Grading Paper Drafts is Pointless
March 07, 2020 16:47 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBWhy is grading paper drafts pointless? Join us this week as we discuss a much better method of working with student writing than simply submitting and getting back vague, often confusing comments. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Why Grading Paper Drafts is Pointless
March 07, 2020 16:47 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBWhy is grading paper drafts pointless? Join us this week as we discuss a much better method of working with student writing than simply submitting and getting back vague, often confusing comments. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Apocalypse Bunker
February 19, 2020 14:47 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBWho would you choose to join you in your Apocalypse Bunker? Join us this week as we discuss the art of argumentation in the face of so many options, perspectives, and of course, zombies! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses! Click here for the actual Apocalypse Bunker Exercise!
Episode 16 -- Apocalypse Bunker
February 19, 2020 14:47 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBWho would you choose to join you in your Apocalypse Bunker? Join us this week as we discuss the art of argumentation in the face of so many options, perspectives, and of course, zombies! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses! Click here for the actual Apocalypse Bunker Exercise!
Why Writing is Good for Your Soul
February 06, 2020 01:12 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBWriting isn't just good for you--it has the power to help improve your health and wellness in unimaginable ways. Join us this week as we discuss how writing--in college and beyond--offers life-long benefits that are well-worth exploring. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 15 -- Why Writing is Good for Your Soul
February 06, 2020 01:12 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBWriting isn't just good for you--it has the power to help improve your health and wellness in unimaginable ways. Join us this week as we discuss how writing--in college and beyond--offers life-long benefits that are well-worth exploring. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
Episode 14 -- How to Find Motivation
January 21, 2020 06:15 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBHow does one find motivation? Easier said than done, surely. So how can we discover--and then work towards--our goals amidst massive personal and societal pressures around us? Join us this week as we discuss the role of educators as "motivators" for their students. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!
How to Find Motivation
January 21, 2020 06:15 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBHow does one find motivation? Easier said than done, surely. So how can we discover--and then work towards--our goals amidst massive personal and societal pressures around us? Join us this week as we discuss the role of educators as "motivators" for their students. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast and share with others who you think will find our talks interesting! Also, follow us on Twitter and consider supporting us on Patreon to receive bonuses!