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Aiming Upward: College and Career Success Chat with Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega

Calling all Take Stock in College and Career scholars! Did you know your path to career success starts right now? Well, we’ve got you – where you are, with a dream in your heart and the ambition to get there. This new episode’s special guest and Take Stock’s own, Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami-Dade College, is …

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Building Your Career While in College: Interview with Lesa Shouse of USF St. Petersburg

When’s the best time to prepare for your career in college? According to our guest, Lesa Shouse, Director of Campus Career Services at USF St. Petersburg, you can start as soon as you begin your college journey. We discuss career trends, how students can develop confidence for networking, and much more. Take out your notes and …

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Building Your Own Community: Interview with EmmaBeth Bowman, Take Stock in College and Career scholar

To succeed in college, you need the right support. Did you know you can build your support system and home away from home? We talked with fellow Take Stock in College and Career scholar EmmaBeth Bowman about what it was like to build community at Florida Atlantic University, far from the scholar’s home in Ocala, …

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What parents & mentors need to know about the FAFSA: Interview with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

We’re kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid). We spoke with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, about the importance and benefits of filling out the FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for parents and mentors to encourage their …

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What can TRIO programs do for you? Feat. Sherry Brown and Jimmie Baker of the University of Central Florida

Most Florida colleges and universities have TRIO programs, and it’s worth a visit to your student services or on-campus support services office to find out what TRIO programs can do to support your journey to college and career success! In this episode of the College Corner Podcast, we spoke with Sherry Brown, Program Manager for UCF …

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FAFSA 101 with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

We’re kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid). Special thanks to Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, for sharing the benefits of filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for students to take advantage of this …

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Summer Melt Part 1

Congratulations, class of 2024 graduates! Now that you’ve graduated from high school and have committed to attending a college, university, or career certification program, let’s talk about some success strategies.    This month, Take Stock in College will cover the transition time between high school and college, called ‘Summer Melt.’   Summer Melt is the phenomenon by …

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Was College Worth It?

Was college worth it? On this episode of the College Corner podcast, Christian Del Valle, Associate Director of the Take Stock in College Program and recent Broward College graduate, reflects on his college experience, lessons learned both in and outside the classroom, and the value of turning your passion into a career.    Follow Take …

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Soar Into Summer Series: Take Stock in College Team Roundtable

Welcome to the Summer Melt Series! We’re kicking off our summer series on the College Corner Podcast with a Take Stock in College team roundtable. Don’t miss this episode for tips on how to get connected to Summer Melt programming. We will also share advice for incoming first-year students, give insights from our own college experiences, and …

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