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Fostering College Friendships

with Dainard Spore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqh_XIYJPUM

Dain Spore delivers a talk on a very important aspect of the college life: friendships. An experienced speaker who has served as a pastor for a number of years, and who has been with the Bridge since its inception. Included within are the many ways your social life can make or break the college experience.

Surfing Stress

with Susan Davis, PhD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjXtygqWExI

The wave of stress is inevitable during your college years. Bridge founder and clinical psychologist, Susan Davis, teaches how to ride the wave of stress here. While you can't avoid it, you can learn to manage it!

Writing a Great First College Essay

Bob Davis, PhD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMQcyU-q55s

A source of anxiety for many students, the college essay is nothing to be trifled with. Bridge associate Bob Davis is somewhat of an expert, having taught English for a number of years. In this Vodcast, you'll learn the keys to getting off on the right food with college essay writing.

Navigating Difference When You Go to College

Ayesha Nibbe, PhD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ63zT2rm60

Ayesha Nibbe is a research fellow at the University of California. She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology and has taught at UC Davis and Hawaii Pacific University. Her experience in this field gives her a firm grasp of “othering” and how we deal with societal difference. In this discussion, Bridge intern Sarah asks Ayesha some key questions as she goes over strategies for students who may be introduced to entirely new social norms when going out-of-state for college.

Time Management and Beating Procrastination for Success

Art Stipanovic, PhD.

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQA3sNU5Y_I

Part 2 (Procrastination): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUQlxCIa5aE

Success is nothing without time management. With all of the distractions and high volume of information available today, it is easy to get lost in the chaos. Emeritus Chemistry professor and Bridge board member Art Stipanovic tells us hoe to manage your time and thwart procrastination.

Developing Friendships

Dainard Spore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KSiA968C5E

In the latest of our Academy series, resident social expert, Bridge board member, and longtime pastor Dainard Spore gives this wonderful talk on developing relationships. A follow-up to his previous lecture on choosing the right friends, developing meaningful relationships is essential in combatting the freshman year blues, and Dain has all the inside tricks here!

How to Study Successfully

Dr. Art Stipanovic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTvdQ6AdseM&feature=youtu.be

Dr. Art Stipanovic, emeritus professor and Bridge board member, is back with another talk on productivity and academic success. This time, Dr. Stipanovic tackles successful study–and as a longtime educator, he has all the inside tips! Learn how to find the best spots to study, and how to plan your study sessions for optimum productivity.