Overcoming the Fear of Failing
Student Conversations: Stories and Lessons
In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that every student can relate to: the fear of failing. Join the 2024-2025 SCLD Leadership Team as hosts Sakina and Jannat sit down with Nebiyou Timotewos, a third-year student and award-winning humanitarian, to explore how failing isn’t the end of the road but a chance to grow, learn, and thrive. Together, they break down what it means to face the fear of failing and share stories and tips to help students turn setbacks into comebacks. Key discussion points include: Exploring what the fear of failing looks like. The...
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The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Student Conversations: Stories and Lessons
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Join hosts Sakina and Jannat as they unpack the practical ways EI shapes our ability to connect with others, handle challenges, and grow as individuals. From understanding what emotional intelligence really means to exploring its role in conversations with peers and professors, managing busy schedules, and resolving conflicts, this episode is filled with actionable strategies and real-world examples. Whether you're looking to enhance self-awareness, improve social skills, or strengthen your leadership...
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Fostering Individuality
Student Conversations: Stories and Lessons
In this episode, we sit down with student leaders Brandon and Shailee to explore the power of embracing individuality. From defining what it means to be authentically yourself to sharing personal strategies for balancing self-expression within community dynamics, this conversation will inspire students to make the most of their university experience. Join hosts Jannat and Sakina for a motivating discussion on how fostering individuality builds confidence, creativity, and a stronger, more inclusive campus culture.
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Patience, Leadership, & Success
Student Conversations: Stories and Lessons
In this episode of Student Conversations: Stories & Lessons, Hiba, a 4th-year law and society major, co-vice president of administration for the Women in Law Association, and success mentor lead with Black Excellence at York, shares her experiences and advice on the importance of cultivating patience. She offers practical tips on balancing a heavy course load with extracurriculars, emphasizing how patience can be a powerful tool in managing challenges. Tune in to explore how focusing on progress over perfection and adopting a mindset that things happen FOR you, not TO you, can...
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Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Student Conversations: Stories and Lessons
In the debut episode of "Student Conversations: Stories & Lessons", Clifton, a 4th-year Law and Society student and a mature student, dives into the art of stepping outside your comfort zone. Drawing from his life experiences, Clifton will share his unique perspective on embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth, both in university life and beyond. Key discussion points include: Defining discomfort in a university context and beyond Insightful reflections drawn from Clifton's personal experiences of overcoming discomfort in the university setting The benefits of discomfort for...
info_outlineIn this episode of Student Conversations: Stories & Lessons, Hiba, a 4th-year law and society major, co-vice president of administration for the Women in Law Association, and success mentor lead with Black Excellence at York, shares her experiences and advice on the importance of cultivating patience. She offers practical tips on balancing a heavy course load with extracurriculars, emphasizing how patience can be a powerful tool in managing challenges. Tune in to explore how focusing on progress over perfection and adopting a mindset that things happen FOR you, not TO you, can transform your approach to student life and leadership. Key discussion points include:
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Defining patience and identifying its importance
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Exploring the different dimensions of patience
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Importance of patience for students
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Navigating through impatience: strategies and resources
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The impact patience has on Success