Real Stories with Mike Buckman

Episode 27: Transitioning from College to Career

This is the final of three common challenges faced by many first-generation college students when they transition from college to the professional workforce. Just like the prior 19 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it. If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have learned all 140 success strategies in this 20-podcast series. Yes, your toolbox will have 140 success strategies. Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree. By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.

Episode 26 Lack of Role Models

This is the second of three common challenges faced by many first-generation college students when they transitionfrom college to the professional workforce. Just like the prior 18 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it. If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have already learned 133 success strategies. The entire 20-segment series will fill your toolbox with 140 strategies. Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree. By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.

Episode 25: Limited Access to Career Guidance

This is the first of three common challenges faced by many first-generation college students when they transitionfrom college to the professional workforce. Just like the prior 17 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it. If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have already learned 126 success strategies. The entire 20-segment series will fill your toolbox with 140 strategies. Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree. By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.

Episode 24: Housing, Transportation, and Food Insecurity

This is the third of three common financial challenges faced by many first-generation college students. Just like the prior 16 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it. If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have already learned 119 success strategies. The entire 20-segment series will fill your toolbox with 140 strategies. Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree. By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.

Episode 23: Balancing Work and School

This is the second of three common financial challenges faced by many first-generation college students. Just like the prior 15 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it. If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have already learned 112 success strategies. The entire 20-segment series will fill your toolbox with 140 strategies. Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree. By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.