Eight Minute Cleanup: Recent Episodes
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Wise Student Eight Minute Cleanup is where students share their insights about school and life. It’s all about multitasking, so find something to clean up around you – maybe your binders, desk, room, or car – and be inspired by the advice of these Wise Students while you clean up something in your life! Hosted by Penny Kostaras, Wise Student Founder and Academic & Life Skills Coach.
In this Back-to-School Power Meeting, I help students create a sense of control in their lives so they can balance their school work and personal time in order to feel productive and fulfilled. Learn how to plan ahead to avoid overwhelm and make the most out of your weeknights and weekends...This is the secret sauce to student success - so listen closely!
When you get in a car, you usually know where you're headed, right? I sure hope so! Well it's the same with school: You've got to know where you're going and what to focus on in order to be successful! That's why in this POWER MEETING, students set their Academic & Personal Goals for this school year. So grab a piece of paper and something to write with and get ready to set your goals with intention!
If you're in high school, a negative distance learning experience from the spring might have you worried about the new school year, but now's the time to GET EXCITED and start the new school year off strong! In our High School Power Meeting, we discuss effective tips and strategies so you can mentally & physically prepare for re-entry and show up as your best self. Topics covered: Tools & Supplies, Workspace Set Up, Time Management, Email & Communication, Overcome Challenges of Distance Learning, Cultivate & Maintain a Success Mindset.
Niko is a high school senior – and my godson! – who's preparing to graduate during the time of COVID-19. Hear how he taught himself to play guitar and piano, and how his can-do attitude helped him obtain an historical original piano from Boston – which he plans to fix himself! Get ready to be inspired as this jack-of-all-trades shares how he does it all while valuing teamwork and patience.
David is a high school junior with a gift for gab and a big heart. Find out how he manages the transition away from grades to credit/no credit during COVID-19 lock down, as well as relationships, selling real estate, and exploring his vast interests.
Christina is studying to be a principal at the Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College. She is a student, vice principal, quick thinker, and my sister! Find out how she balances it all while staying organized, centered, and true to herself.
Johnny, a high school junior, is an accomplished distance runner and student. Hear how he maintains his motivation despite setbacks, and what keeps him going for the long run - pun intended!
Chris is a 3rd year medical student at UCLA, and my cousin!, who has tons of wisdom to impart. He's a true student-for-life and has so many great nuggets to share, so find a big mess to clean up because this one's 8 minutes x3 and and so worth it!
Olivia, a college freshman, tells her story about having to come home from college due to the coronavirus. She also gives great tips on how she maintains her sense of self while studying from home.
James, a high school junior, shares his insights and experience with the unique challenges that juniors face after two weeks of school closures.
MaryRose, a high school sophomore, shares her experience of learning from home after her first week of school closures due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.