Never Too Early for Selfcare
The gang discuss selfcare and their own methods of surviving a grueling semester
Feb 07, 2019•15 min
FYE Podcast
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Episodes
New Year, New Semester
The podcast crew reflect on their first semester in college and discuss how first year students can better approach the Spring Semester with some experience under their belts.
Jan 31, 2019•18 min
The Syllabus
The podcast crew tackles the syllabus and gives pointers on how to approach a new semester
Jan 24, 2019•28 min
Getting The Best Out Of Your Break
The podcast crew reflects on the semester and looks forward to the winter break and how you can make the best of your time off before the next semester
Dec 13, 2018•11 min
Tackling Finals
The FYE Crew give their best Finals tips, tricks and hacks best for first year students tackling their first batch of Finals
Dec 06, 2018•15 min
Gratitude
The Podcast crew comes together to celebrate the holiday.
Nov 29, 2018•16 min
Failing in Class
On this weeks episode, the FYE podcast crew hosts Dr. Jose Saldivar to discuss failing a class and how to recover, move on, and live for your GPA to fight another day. November 14th will be the last day at UTRGV to drop a class!
Nov 12, 2018•35 min
Career Expo part 2
This week the podcast crew recaps on their trip to the HESTEC Career Expo
Nov 09, 2018•35 min
Career Expo
This week the podcast crew headed out to interview some recruiters present at the Career Expo during HESTEC week
Nov 01, 2018•34 min
Becoming Politically Engaged
This week the podcast gang is joined by Dr. Robert Velez of the Political Science department to discuss the upcoming election and how students can become involved and stay active after the election has come and gone.
Oct 25, 2018•53 min
Studying in College
This week Danielle and Allen discuss the process of studying for courses in college and contrast the differences to High School study habits and how to get the best out of study time.
Sep 27, 2018•19 min
Independence
Dr. Saldivar joins the Podcast crew to discuss independence and how a transition from a dependent High School experience to the University experience can affect students and tips on how to adjust accordingly.
Sep 20, 2018•25 min
DrGunn Mixdown
For more information on Programs in Dentistry: https://www.utrgv.edu/biology/academics/programs/health-oriented/programs-in-dentistry/index.htm
Sep 13, 2018•27 min
Budgeting for College
Today the podcast crew talk about budgeting for school and transitioning from a full time high school student to handling more freedom with time and money in college with opportunity to take on a job while attending full time.
Sep 06, 2018•19 min
Study Abroad: Don't Get Lost in Translation
The Podcast Crew is joined by Jacklyn Donez to discuss Studying Abroad and her experiences in the UK through the UTRGV Studdy Abroad Program. Upcoming events if you are interested in studying abroad: 9/5/2018 - Edinburg Study Abroad Fair @ Ballrom 12:00-2:00pm 9/6/2018 - Brownsville Study Abroad Fair @ Salon Cassia 12:00-1:00pm
Aug 30, 2018•28 min
The First Year
Dr. Saldivar is joined this week by the new podcast team, Danielle Duran, Vanessa Mora, and Maria Deandar to discuss the first semester and year of college!
Aug 23, 2018•19 min
Getting the most out of Round Up
S2E01 - UTRGV students Victoria Torres, Blanca Rodriguez, Arlett Rodriguez, and Maria Guerra join host Dr. Saldivar to discuss how to first year students can get the most out of their Vaquero Round Up experience.
Aug 16, 2018•21 min
FYE Reflects: Year in Review
First semester didn’t go as planned? How about the second? Join us as two First Year students, and friends of the podcast, Marijose and Allen return and reflect on their first year at UTRGV
May 10, 2018•24 min
Sustainability
Marianella Franklin, Chief Sustainability Officer joins us this week to talk about UTRGV's mission and plan in maintaining great sustainability as a campus and how you can contribute. IC-SAC: http://www.utrgv.edu/sustainability/news-and-events/international-center-for-sustainability-across-the-curriculum-conference/ UNSDG: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ Nine Simple Apps…. https://en.reset.org/act/nine-simple-apps-could-help-you-live-more-sustainable-life...
May 03, 2018•25 min
Undecided Exploratory
This week we are joined by Glen Yri, an Academic Adviser and Erica Hernandez a grad student working at the Academic Advising Center here at UTRGV to discuss undecided exploratory students and the twists and turns students will feel coming into school having to make a crucial decision so quickly: what will I study?
Apr 26, 2018•24 min
Unleashing Your Superpower
This week, we're joined by Cassandra Leal, Training Coordinator with Human Resources on the Brownsville campus to discuss superpowers and unleash your best self.
Apr 20, 2018•20 min
Let's Talk About Consent
This week we're joined by Dr. Cynthia Jones of the Philosophy department and Director of the Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention to discuss consent
Apr 12, 2018•23 min
2nd Annual Asian Spring Festival
Ms. Xin Zhang and Ms. Mijin Oh-Villarreal of the Writing and Language Studies program join Dr. Saldivar to discuss their event the 2nd Asian Spring Festival. Edinburg date 4/5/18, Brownsville 4/20/18 2-5 PM @ Salon Cassia
Apr 05, 2018•19 min
Four Letter Words: Read
Join us on our series of four letter words, this week with Dr. Saldivar, Lecturer Nicole Nicholson, and students Sareth Espinoza and Paloma Pena tackle 'READ' and reading!
Mar 29, 2018•26 min
Resilience
You've made it this far into the semester. Midterms are over and you're not exactly where you want to be... Resilience is a tool often talked about but hardly ever given, join our talk with Dr. Javier Cavazos and Dr. Colin Charlton as we figure out how to face the homestretch of the semester with substance and energy.
Mar 22, 2018•33 min
Scholarly Research
Looking for answers? Unable to distinguish the truth from two opposing sources? Join us this week as we welcome Amy Weimer, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science, Associate Dean of Student Academic Development and Associate Director of the Center for Bilingual Studies to discuss scholarly research and opportunities on campus for students to participate in with the help of the University. Through research, you can find your truths.
Mar 09, 2018•21 min
Global Engagement
Have you ever thought of exploring the world and learning about different cultures but didn’t think you could afford it? Check out this week’s podcast as we learn more about UTRGV’s Office of Global Engagement and their study abroad program from Alan Earhart, Director, International Programs and Partnerships and Lizette Leal, International Program Specialist.
Mar 02, 2018•20 min
Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fish out of water in your classes or at the University? You’re not alone. Join us as we sit with Dr. Ernesto Ramirez to examine imposter syndrome on this week’s FYE Podcast.
Feb 22, 2018•23 min
Digital Detox
Ever feel a need to disconnect? Maybe you should try a digital detox! Join us as we talk to Learning Framework faculty, Erica Giles and Sandra Atkins about a digital detox and all it entails.
Feb 16, 2018•23 min
Relationships Re-examined
There’s nothing normal about an abusive relationship. This week we discuss warning signs that may signal you’re in an abusive relationship and what you can do about it.
Feb 09, 2018•26 min
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