Latest College education Podcast Episodes
Ep. 21- Samantha Martinez
Hancock Conversations - March 07, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSamantha Martinez is a Hancock student and the president of the college's Associated Student Body Government. She is also the founder and president of the AHC chapter of Active Minds, a mental wellness club for students. Martinez is a Santa Maria native and a recipient of the Hancock Promise, wh...
Ep. 20- Greg Pensa
Hancock Conversations - February 08, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Hancock Conversations, AHC Trustee Greg Pensa, a longtime supporter and alumnus of Allan Hancock College, shares insights into the college during the late '60s and early '70s, highlighting the area's close-knit sense of community. Trustee Pensa also delves into his involvemen...
Ep. 19- Alejandra Enciso
Hancock Conversations - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHancock Conversations is back! In this episode, we kick off 2024 with AHC Trustee Alejandra Enciso. In this episode, Trustee Enciso (a first-generation Latina American and a Hancock alumna) shares her journey from a migrant farmworker family to becoming a college graduate and a trustee.
Ep. 18- Industrial Hemp Research Program
Hancock Conversations - October 05, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHancock's Industrial Hemp Research Program is producing important research and preparing students for careers in a growing job sector. In this episode, we explored this exciting program with AHC Professor Dr. Anjali Misra and students Leticia Segoviano and Joey Kehoe.
Ep. 17- Robert Martinez
Hancock Conversations - September 21, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Hancock Conversations, we sat down for an interview with Hancock graduate Robert Martinez, also known as BobbyBeenFresh. Martinez has been making and releasing music since high school. His style is described as “old-school gangster rap that incorporates newer, contemporary so...
Ep. 16- Kevin Boland
Hancock Conversations - September 07, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAHC photographer and videographer Kevin Boland has worked to document life at Hancock for nearly a decade. In this episode, we sat down with him to talk about his career at Hancock and his family's close ties to Hancock and Santa Maria.
Ep. 15- Dr. Ann Foxworthy Lewellen & Dr. José Ortiz
Hancock Conversations - August 17, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, we spoke with former Hancock Superintendent/Presidents Dr. Ann Foxworthy Lewellen and Dr. José Ortiz about how their leadership helped shape AHC and its mission to serve students in Northern Santa Barbara County.
Ep. 14 AHC Fire Academy
Hancock Conversations - August 03, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAllan Hancock College's Fire Academy has trained generations of highly skilled firefighters. In this episode, we spoke with Associate Dean of Public Safety Mitch McCann, retired Fire Academy coordinator Andy Densmore, and academy graduate and Carpinteria-Summerland Battalion Chief Robert Kova...
Ep. 13- Veronica Van Horn
Hancock Conversations - July 20, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAfter working as a salon manager and stay-at-home mother, Veronica Van Horn decided to pursue her passion for cooking and baking, going back to school and enrolling in Hancock’s culinary program. After graduating from the program, she started her own baking business, V’s Sweet Treats.
Ep. 12 Heidi Mendiola
Hancock Conversations - July 06, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHeidi Mendiola is a 2020 Hancock graduate and former Class of 2020 AHC student trustee. In this interview, she shares her journey as a Hancock student and talks about the challenges she and other 2020 graduates faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ep. 11- Chris Hite
Hancock Conversations - June 15, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHancock film professor Chris Hite joins us to talk about his new documentary, Firestorm '77. The film chronicles the true story of a deadly fire near Vandenberg Air Force Base that took place in 1977. Learn more about the film at firestormthedocume.wixsite.com.
Ep. 11- Chris Hite
Hancock Conversations - June 15, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHancock film professor Chris Hite joins us to talk about his new documentary, Firestorm '77. The film chronicles the true story of a deadly fire near Vandenberg Air Force Base that took place in 1977. Learn more about the film at firestormthedocume.wixsite.com.
Ep. 10- Marilyn Cronk
Hancock Conversations - May 18, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs Hancock prepares for the graduation of its centennial class, we talked about the college's history with AHC class of 1954 alumna Marilyn Cronk. Cronk is an art curator and painter who served as the executive director of the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art in Solvang before retiring at age ...
Ep. 9- Tyler Little
Hancock Conversations - May 04, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings2020 changed the world for everyone, including Hancock's students. In this episode, we spoke with Hancock 2020 alumnus and former Associated Student Body Government president Tyler Little about the challenges and triumphs of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ep. 8- Roger Welt
Hancock Conversations - April 20, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, we talk about Hancock's history with retired vice president of student services Roger Welt. Welt retired in 2009 after 17 years at Hancock. He is also a Vietnam veteran and holds degrees from Idaho State, Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and the University of San Francisco. As a col...
Ep. 7- Wally Ajanel
Hancock Conversations - April 06, 2021 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin us as we speak with Hancock alumnus Wally Ajanel. Ajanel is the founder and owner of Wally’s Bicycle Works in San Luis Obispo. In this episode, he shares the story of leaving his home country of Guatemala in 1994, coming to Santa Maria, and how he worked toward his dream of owning a busine...
Ep. 6- AHC Student Ambassadors
Hancock Conversations - March 16, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings2020 was an unprecedented year for Hancock students as they learned to adjust to the "new normal" of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we hear from AHC student ambassadors Ana Rosas Pacheco, David Bautista, and Francisco Avila, who shared their stories about they dealt with the challenge...
Ep. 6- AHC Student Ambassadors
Hancock Conversations - March 16, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings2020 was an unprecedented year for Hancock students as they learned to adjust to the "new normal" of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we hear from AHC student ambassadors Ana Rosas Pacheco, David Bautista, and Francisco Avila, who shared their stories about they dealt with the challenge...
Ep. 5- Arturo "Cheech" Raygoza
Hancock Conversations - March 02, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Arturo "Cheech" Raygoza, a 2020 Hancock graduate and a co-founding member of the college's Beyond Incarceration Greater Education (BIGE) Club. Raygoza shares his journey as a formerly incarcerated student, and how his experience at Hancock inspired him to become a g...
Ep. 4- Shannon Seifert
Hancock Conversations - February 16, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin us for a spirited interview with Hancock alumnus and Santa Maria Valley YMCA CEO Shannon Seifert. Seifert, a fifth-generation Californian, shares the stories of her farming roots, her educational journey at Hancock, and her deep connection to the community she now serves.
Ep.3- The Legacy Of AHC's Dance Program
Hancock Conversations - February 02, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week, we learn more about the past, present, and future of Allan Hancock College's dance program from three generations of instructors. Guests include Agnes Grogan, who started her career at the college in 1965 and founded the women's dance program, Dianne McMahon, who oversaw the program f...
Ep. 2- Ray Snowden
Hancock Conversations - January 19, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Hancock Conversations, we hear from retired AHC welding instructor Ray Snowden. Snowden began his career at Hancock in 1982. Over the next 29 years, he played a key role in building the college’s welding technology program and guided countless students into careers in the weld...
Ep. 1- Hilda Zacarías
Hancock Conversations - December 16, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn the inaugural episode of the Hancock Conversations podcast, Allan Hancock College Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D., sits down with Board of Trustees member Hilda Zacarías to discuss her work on the board and her passion for serving her community.
What is Early Decision and How Do You Approach It?
UniVPlanner - July 20, 2020 06:27 - 30 minutesIn this episode, we discuss Early Decision (ED) in a way not a lot of instructors or teachers may suggest. We dissect how Early Decision works and suggest who should apply for Early Decision plan.
How to Write a Perfect Personal Statement for University
UniVPlanner - July 10, 2020 05:42 - 34 minutesIn this episode, we discuss the personal statement, especially the Common App Essay. We review how students should approach the personal statement. By analyzing how admission officers read personal statements, we hope to help students struggling with their personal statements.
Getting Into UC Schools: Are You a competitive applicant for UC?
UniVPlanner - July 03, 2020 08:56 - 43 minutesIn this episode, we cover all the basics of applying to the University of California (UC system). From understanding the UC application to writing the UC essays, we cover everything about UC application.
Public vs. Private Universities, Which One is Right For You?
UniVPlanner - July 03, 2020 08:23 - 29 minutesIn this episode, we dissect each factor of public and private universities to help you decide which type is the better fit for you. We discuss how public and private universities are different and talk about each type's pros and cons.
UC Dropping SAT/ACT Requirement?
UniVPlanner - July 03, 2020 06:48 - 31 minutesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyt3IvOE1ev7bzjoPInZEg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testnation2020 Twitter: https://twitter.com/testnation2020 Website: http://ericvaluenation.com/ Tiktok: @test-nation
Getting a Head Start on College While You're Still in High School
Secrets to College Success - May 30, 2019 20:31 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe know, we know... high school can be a real drag or it can be the time of your life. By making the most of your time in high school you can jumpstart your chances of success in college. And who knows better than one of your teachers.
Crystalize Your Path to a Successful Career
Secrets to College Success - May 30, 2019 19:53 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHave you chosen your dream career path? If you're in or headed to college, chances are you might not be 100% certain of what you want to do with your life. That's okay, in this episode we interview Greg Stanley, founder of Learn from Others, an incredible educational resource for high school an...
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