The College Parent Podcast

Coaching Autonomy

In this episode, we're chatting with Debbie Sprang about students transitioning to college and coaching them through tough times! (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Navigating the College Transition: Academically, Emotionally, and Socially

In this episode, RDs Cody Cline and Hannah Niblett discuss the transition to college and overcoming obstacles with Dr. Laylah Bonner. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Finding Off Campus Housing: Part 2

In this episode we're speaking with our Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life, Dr. Anthony Donovan about finding housing away from campus. This is meant to be one of many resources that we hope families are utilizing to not only explain how housing requirements work, but also as some first steps that folks can take to find housing in Nashville for their students. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Finding Off Campus Housing: Part 1

We have a special episode focused on helping our students find off-campus housing. We require all new students to live on campus, but many of our students choose to move off campus going into their third year. We've partnered to produce this episode to introduce our students to Nashville Apartment Locators, a local business that offers FREE assistance with finding apartments in Nashville. Find out more about them HERE.

In addition, our office has a list of resources that can be found here. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Choosing a Study Abroad Program

In this episode we're speaking with Dr. Thandi Dinani, Director of Global Education about study abroad programs. Dr. Dinani gives insight on choosing a program as well as lessons to process with your student after they return from an experience abroad. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Why Campus Involvement Is Important

In this episode we're speaking with Associate Dean of Students, Dr. AdriAnne Sternberg to learn about how and why students should get involved on campus. This episode is dear to our hearts as we talk about the variety of programming that are offered for students to get involved and the difference it can make to their college experience. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

How to Make It Through Finals: The Student Perspective

It's a two-for-one! We're releasing this episode in conjunction with our last episode in which we heard from a professor about finals, classes and grades. In this episode we're hearing from a couple of current students about the things that they need during the stressful end of a semester and after. We're bringing this episode's content straight from the students' mouths! (From our Previous Podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

How to Make It Through Finals: The Professor Perspective

In this episode we're speaking with a college professor, Dr. Tim Schoenfeld to learn about his perspective on both final exams as well as grades in general and what students can gain from their support systems as they navigate both successes and challenges. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Making the Most of Holidays and Breaks

In this episode we're speaking with a couple parents of a current college student. They share with us some wisdom, tips and tricks they've learned about holidays and breaks from school. We get to hear some advice from them about making the most of the visits that students make back home. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)

Coming Home to Visit

In this episode hear from a mental health professional! Suzanne Rhinehardt, licensed therapist and Assistant Director of our counseling center at Belmont University provides some insightful advice into how to make the most of the visits home that your student makes during breaks. (From our previous podcast: The Ready For Podcast)