* A few opening thoughts on the recent school shooting in Parkland, FL.

Key Info for this Podcast:

* Attention: Needed in order to remember things
* Conversational Attention

* Ask Questions
* Paraphrase
* Recognize/minimize distractions

* Task Attention

* Active Breaks
* Shorter study sessions
* Consider your study environment
* Leverage your supports/resources
* Mind your circadian rhythm

* Instructors

* Make use of multi-media
* Increase # of smaller projects
* Make everything as accessible as possible

Housekeeping:

* If you are a recent college grad or faculty member that’s in recovery for mental health issues, I’d love to interview you about your goal achievement quest, the struggles/adversity you faced, as well the wellness strategies you used! I’m particularly interested in interviewing student entrepreneurs and those involved in mental health advocacy. There are a variety of ways to reach out.
* Email me at: collegestudentsuccesspodcast@gmail.com
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* Thanks to Rob Cavallo for today’s intro music. For more information about him or the music you heard today, you can email: peloquin17@yahoo.com