Muskingum students Jaci Stask and Olivia DeMent join Linda Hatfield for this episode about students finding their way during different college challenges. In conversation, the two students talk about their past academic struggles, their current improvements, and the futures they hope to have during and after college.

This podcast was produced by the Spring 2024 MEDIA 365 Audio Production course at Muskingum University.

Host Linda Hatfield is an Education Support Specialist at Muskingum University. She teaches "Keys to Academic Success," a class to help students dig into skills, tools, and strategies to help them focus on academics and find success in college. Linda has a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and has been an educator for over 25 years. She recently became a certified life coach with the Coach Training Alliance.

Director: Emma Snide

Assistant Director: Megan Groves

Board Operator: Braden Steinman

Editor: JW Dennison

Assistant Editor: Vincent Bachmann

Production Assistants: Desiré Correa and Ryan Schwartz

Promotion Directors: Grace Mangano and Grant Webster

Location Manager: Bryce Ceculski

Linda's 13 Keys to Academic Success
1-Purpose drives motivation. Why are you here at Muskingum University?

2-Go to class! Active learning in your classes.

3-Knowing about and utilizing campus resources.

4-Critique your study skills. What skills or strategies do you need to learn to do better?

5-Using study groups and effective preparation for tests.

6-Establish good time management skills.

7-Self-assessment and communication with professors.

8-Improve your critical thinking skills.

9-Write to your best ability. Get help from the Writing Center!

10-Communicate and work with your academic advisor, especially when planning classes for next semester.

11-Wisely using instructor feedback and criticism.

12-Utilizing the library and librarians.

13-Evaluate the end of the semester. What did I learn about myself?