The College Parent Podcast

Helping Your Student Navigate the Job Search

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode RDs Katherine McCann and Elisabeth Bordulis interview Chris Agans, the Director of Career & Professional Development at Belmont University. They discuss how parents can help students navigate their job search process.

Finding Faith in College PT. 2

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode RDs Katherine McCann and Avery Goodwin interview Tim Wildsmith, the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement at Belmont University, to continue the conversation on Finding Faith while in college. They discuss the role of Campus Ministries and the resources they provide to students, and how parents can support their students through their faith journey in college. 

How to Help Your Student Adjust to Campus Life

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode RDs Jordan Anderson and Brent Liles interview Derian Hamblin, the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at Belmont University, and discuss how your student can make the most out of their first month on-campus. 

How to Help Your Student Navigate Homesickness

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode RDs Shelby DeLay and Savannah Land interview Betty Wiseman, Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Belmont University and discuss how parents can help their student navigate homesickness. 

Helping Your Student Earn More Scholarship Money

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode RDs Hannah Hanson and Taylor Ruscitti interview Lesley Garrett, former Assistant Director for Undergraduate Scholarships and current Project Manager for Leadership Strategies at Credo and discuss the process and importance of applying for college scholarships.  

Prepping Your Student for the Career Search

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode, RD Cody Cline interviews Beth Hendler-Grunt, author of the book: The Next Great Step: The Parents' Guide to Launching Your New Grad into a Career, and discusses how parents can partner with their students to ensure they land a job post-graduation.

Preparing Your Student for Possible Emergencies

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode, RDs Mattison Chase and Zach Short interview Chris Georgoulis, the Assistant Director of Safety for Office of Risk Management and Compliance at Belmont University, and discuss how to best prepare your student for possible emergencies when sending your students off to college.  

How to Best Prepare Your Student for College

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode, RDs Shelby DeLay and Katie Masters interview Angie Bryant and her daughter, Amilya Bryant, and discuss preparing your student for college and transitioning to campus life.

Why Your Student Should Learn a Foreign Language

Welcome everyone to The College Parent Podcast! On today's episode, RDs Mattison Chase and Jessup Peterson interview Regine Schwarzmeier, Associate Professor of German at Belmont University, and discuss the benefits of learning a foreign language in college. 

10 Things to Teach Your Student before They Go to College

Welcome to The College Parent Podcast! On this week’s episode RDs Jordan Cooper & Brent Liles interview Joe Mills at Austin Peay State University and discuss 10 things that parents should teach their college students before they leave home!