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Episode 16: A little update...

Non-Trad Undergrad - April 15, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes
WE'RE BACK -- almost -- and trying something a little new. This episode will act as a quick recap for anyone who is new and some information about the future of "Non-Trad Undergrad" along with a chat Sara and Jenn had in December 2020. Please like and subscribe! Leave a review! We need your hel...

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Could This Be The New Normal? - TALKATIVE EP. 02

The Talkative Podcast - December 01, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes
This episode of The Talkative Podcast is brought to you by LevelUp Gaming. Three months later and the virus is still with us, or so we are told. We are beginning to approach the Christmas holiday and there is only one thing on our minds; is this going to be the new normal? Join myself, Ronny an...

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Lockdown Is Almost Over (Back To School) - TALKATIVE EP. 01

The Talkative Podcast - September 01, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes
Lockdown is easing rapidly as we face the return to school in a couple of days time, but has it really been long enough? Today myself and Ronny (a Norwegian student) express our opinions on the return, what our lockdown experiences have been like and we share with you some tips and motivation ab...

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Episode 14: Everything is just weird

Non-Trad Undergrad - July 06, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes
Recorded on 5/17/20, Sara and Jenn cover... JENN'S GRADUATION!!! and how weird it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rated E for mild swearing. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: @nontradundergradpod Instagram: @nontradundergradpod Twitter: @NTUpod Email us at: nontradundergradpod@gmai...

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Episode 15: You gotta be your own duck

Non-Trad Undergrad - July 06, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes
Recorded on 7/5/20, Jenn and Sara cover the current Black Lives Matter protests, how systemic racism contributes to inequities for Black non-traditional students, plus details about how we're going to continue the podcast now that Jenn has graduated. Rated E for mild swearing. ---- Resources ...

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Episode 13: The Stay at Home Episode

Non-Trad Undergrad - April 12, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes
Recorded on 4/12/2020, Sara and Jenn still record from their respective homes, covering how the first three weeks of their classes went after having moved online, their thoughts on how VCU has handled the transition, and what's keeping them sane these days (walks around the neighborhood, video g...

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Episode 12: The Social Distancing Episode

Non-Trad Undergrad - April 12, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes
Recorded on 3/22/20, Jenn and Sara chat on Zoom, from their respective homes, about everything that happened in the prior weeks regarding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and how they're dealing with "the new normal," including VCU moving classes online and the campus shutting down until at least ...

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Episode 11: Thunderdome Terror of Middle School

Non-Trad Undergrad - March 10, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes
Sara and Jenn talk about group projects (ugh) and balancing the stakes (grades) and compassion when group partners aren’t pulling their weight. They also talk about writing difficult papers (that cursor won’t move by itself), graduation, and the awesomeness of being able to say “I’m good at this...

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Episode 10: Know Before You Go

Non-Trad Undergrad - February 23, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes
Sara and Jenn interview their friend Elliott Martin, a junior and History major at VCU (and fellow non-traditional student, obvs). They discuss Elliott's journey to finding his major, finding the right school for him, and finding his passion. Topics also include online classes vs. in-person clas...

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Episode 9: Growth!

Non-Trad Undergrad - February 09, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes
It's two weeks into the Spring semester and Sara and Jenn are adjusting to new classes and new professors. Sara grapples with (more) group projects while Jenn discusses how neurodivergence can impact school choices. Plus, are today's traditionally-aged college students rude or just terrified of ...

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Episode 8: Cautious Optimism

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 26, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutes
Jenn and Sara catch up since the last episode, discussing their winter breaks and excitement over their upcoming Spring classes. Topics include squeaky chairs, online classes, the gig economy, and the scourge that is TopHat.  Rated "E" for some mild swearing. 😎 NOTE: Jenn’s chair makes a knock...

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Episode 6: Spice to the rice.

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes
Sara and Jenn interview Ada Romano, a journalism major at VCU. Ada discusses the challenges that come with being only a few years older than a regular traditionally-aged student (yet feeling way older than them). Topics also include tuition reimbursement by employers, different family cultures, ...

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Episode 7: Same feels. It me.

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes
It's the end of the semester!!! Hear the relief in Jenn and Sara's voices!! To celebrate, Sara and Jenn interview each other so you can get to know their non-traditional student stories. Jenn's story involves an unplanned pregnancy and "Hunger Games" fanfic; Sara's involves treading water as a T...

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Episode 5: Insider Info FTW!

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes
It's November (2019). We're tired. It's midterms. We're in the depths of the fall semester grind. And we're looking forward to Thanksgiving Break! Jenn also discusses what it's like getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult.  Rated "E" for some mild swearing. 😎

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Episode 4: Don't Let Your Age Stop You

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes
Sara and Jenn interview their friend Mary Rozycki, a fellow non-traditional student getting her Post Baccalaureate certificate in Statistics at VCU and all-around delightful person. Topics include Mary's story around coming back to school, dealing with tricky professors, the self consciousness t...

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Episode 3: Week 100

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes
Fall semester is in full swing and Sara and Jenn are feeling the full effect of it. They discuss overcomplicating assignments and whether that's a non-traditional student thing or not, following campus rules and whether that's a non-traditional student thing or not, and the importance of having ...

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Episode 2: Stiletto Professor

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 03:00 - 44 minutes
Sara and Jenn are back after the first two weeks of Fall classes. Both Sara and Jenn are obsessed with Sara's marketing professor, Sara's not loving taking classes in Snead, Jenn's classes are all over the place, and Sara talks about finally dealing with the grief of leaving her old life in Los ...

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Episode 1: It's Starting to Happen!

Non-Trad Undergrad - January 12, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes
Meet Sara and Jenn, two non-traditional college students at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA as they prepare for the Fall 2019 semester. Topics include which classes they're taking, dealing with perfectionism, the ways universities can help accommodate non-traditional stude...

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Children's Health & Nutrition |التغذية و صحة الأطفال

Children's Health & Nutrition |التغذية و صحة الأطفال - September 12, 2019 09:25 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
أخصائية تغذية تعطي نقاط مهمه ومفيدة على موضوع تغذية الأطفال وتتشاور مع أم وتجاوب على أسئلتها بخصوص كيفية تحضير صندوق غذاء سهل وصحي بينما يقومون بإعداد صندوق غذاء معاً. استمعوا لتتعرفوا على كيف يمكنكم ابقاء صحة أطفالكم سليمة وجيدة في البيت والمدرسة.

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Children's Health and Nutrition

Children's Health & Nutrition |التغذية و صحة الأطفال - September 05, 2019 12:32 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A clinical dietician and nutritionist shares helpful tips and tricks on child nutrition and chats with a mom to answer questions on how to prepare a healthy and easy lunchbox for school while packing one lunchbox together . Tune in to find out how to keep your child’s nutrition in check at home a...

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What if you didn't take a chance to help your dyslexic child?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - November 20, 2017 05:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
3 Steps To Take When Your Dyslexic Child Is Struggling In Elementary School. Sometimes it can be a little scary to trust your gut, to go against conventional wisdom and do what's right for your dyslexic child. We experienced this when our son was struggling in 1st grade and the school brought ...

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Can you really do anything to help your dyslexic child?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - November 17, 2017 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
3 Steps To Help Your Dyslexic Child Now  When your dyslexic child is struggling ins school, it can be overwhelming. You worry about the reading, the writing, the spelling, the math, and more. You may feel like there is very little you can do. As I explain in this video, this is a common feeling...

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Does It Matter Which Reading Program You Enroll Your Dyslexic Child In?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - November 15, 2017 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
3 Steps To Take When Your Dyslexic Child Is Struggling In School,  If your child is dyslexic, the right reading program can make all the difference. Some reading programs are made more for children who just need a little help catching up. Dyslexic children need explicit instruction such as from...

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Is a "No Homework Night" a Good Idea For A Dyslexic Child?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - November 15, 2017 05:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
3 Shifts To Help Your Dyslexic Child Schools sometimes try to give children breaks by having occasional "No Homework Nights". Recently a well-known dyslexia website suggested that this was not a good idea for children with dyslexia. Their argument is that children will get out of practice, that...

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How can I help my Dyslexic child gain confidence with books?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - October 03, 2017 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
http://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/help-when-your-smart-child-is-struggling-in-school When your dyslexic child is really struggling with reading it can affect her self-confidence.  She can begin to doubt her intelligence.  This can lead to her not wanting to try to read. So how can you help...

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How can simple changes I make really help my Dyslexic child?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - September 28, 2017 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
http://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/help-when-your-smart-child-is-struggling-in-school 3 Shifts To Make To Help Your Dyslexic Child http://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/help-when-your-smart-child-is-struggling-in-school Surely simple changes you make can't have a big impact on your dyslexi...

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Are you stressed out about your Dyslexic child going back to school?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - September 25, 2017 04:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
http://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/help-when-your-smart-child-is-struggling-in-school Are you stressed out about your Dyslexic child going back to school?  It's Back To School time.  Parents and children have both excitement and maybe a little nervousness. For the parent of the child with ...

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The one voice to trust to help your dyslexic child

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - September 18, 2017 04:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 10 ratings
http://dyslexic-and-un-stoppable.teachable.com/p/10-steps-to-take-when-your-smart-child-is-falling-behind-in-school With all the confusion about dyslexia, What's the one voice you should trust when trying to help your dyslexic child?  I reveal it in this video.  To check out the course: 10 ST...

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How Can “Connecting The Dots” Help Your Dyslexic Child?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - September 14, 2017 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
http://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com//10-surprising-symptoms-of-dyslexia Does your child struggle with reading, spelling, organization?  Is writing a real chore?  Does she have trouble tying her shoes?  These all can be possible signs of dyslexia, and the sooner you identify your child's dysle...

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How do you recognize and nurture your Dyslexic child's strengths?

Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable - August 11, 2017 04:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Find Your Dyslexic Child's Strengths How do you recognize and nurture your Dyslexic child's strengths? Need some help with finding your child's strengths? Is your child one of those who sometimes feels like "I don't do anything well"? In this episode we discuss changing your focus from all of...

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