Not Your College Life with Lesa Beals

Sharing tips and answers for parents of college students to help make the journey a little less challenging and frustrating.

Episode 73- Things to consider when living off campus 08/16/2021

Episode 73- Things to consider when living off campus Episode 73- Things to consider before deciding to live off campus /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/20155073

Episode 72- 3 things to make for a great freshmen housing experience 08/12/2021

Episode 72- 3 things to make for a great freshmen housing experience Episode 72- Special guest Coree Burton from Purdue’s Residence Life sharing his expertise on the top three things a new beginner can do to help set themselves up for a great university housing experience. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/20118131

Episode 71- 3 things you need to know about your changing student 08/03/2021

Episode 71- 3 things you need to know about your changing student Ep 71- I found an amazing & brilliant person that created a custom planner with college students in mind. She agreed to join me on my podcast this week to talk about how the adolescent brain works, how the role of the parent shifts to coach, and the top 3 ‘adulting skills’ to teach your student before they head off to college. Lesley even threw out a bonus tip on the benefits for a student (and parents) to develop a mindfulness habit. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/20014247

Episode 70- The One Where Your College Tells You Not to come back 06/08/2021

Episode 70- The One Where Your College Tells You Not to come back This week I’m talking about what happens when your college emails you to say you are not a student anymore. Your grades just didn’t make the cut for two or more semesters and now you aren’t a student there any more. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/19374320

Episode 69- My Why and Whats Next 06/01/2021

Episode 69- My Why and Whats Next In this week's episode I'm revisiting my Why with you and sharing some news about what is coming next. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/19276982

Episode 68- You and FERPA 05/26/2021

Episode 68- You and FERPA Ep 68- This episode is dedicated to all the things the parent of a college student must figure out despite FERPA and HIPPA. Godspeed, friends! It is not easy. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/19241966

Episode 67- Your Health & how to make it a priority 05/10/2021

Episode 67- Your Health & how to make it a priority Episode 67- When we become mothers there is this seemingly natural phenomenon that happens to us. We tend to pay more attention to the health and care of our spouse and our children and let our own take the back seat. This week I’m talking with Alma about how to get your own health back. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/19045289

Episode 66-Final Grade To Dos 05/07/2021

Episode 66-Final Grade To Dos Episode 66- /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/19020857

Episode 65- 3 Fs for Decision Day 04/30/2021

Episode 65- 3 Fs for Decision Day Ep 65- While May 1 has lost a little of the “umphf” it had prior to COVID it’s still an important date for every high school senior and college administrator. Here are some things you can share with your student to help with the decision making process. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18925010

Episode 63- Graduation gift ideas 04/20/2021

Episode 63- Graduation gift ideas Episode 64- I'm sharing the most wanted/appreciated gifts for gradation. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18786527

Episode 63- A parent perspective of freshman year during COVID 04/13/2021

Episode 63- A parent perspective of freshman year during COVID This week I’m talking with a parent that had a freshman in fall 2020. She’s sharing her experience, her lessons learned, what she’d do differently with us. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18705635

Episode 62- A Major Discussion 04/08/2021

Episode 62- A Major Discussion Let’s talk about a major issue. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18645830

Episode 61- Student Loan Debt 03/29/2021

Episode 61- Student Loan Debt Joy is back talking about the student loan servicers, forgiveness programs and which options may be best for you. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18507668

Episode 60- Explaining AP Dual and Dept credit 03/22/2021

Episode 60- Explaining AP Dual and Dept credit Episode 60- Dual credit, college credit, department credit. What’s the deal? /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18417707

Episode 59- Co-ops and Internships...the what, why, and how 03/15/2021

Episode 59- Co-ops and Internships...the what, why, and how In episode 59 I’m sharing what they are, the difference between the two, why your students would consider one and then how they would go about getting one. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18187373

Episode 58- How to find and understand a plan of study 03/07/2021

Episode 58- How to find and understand a plan of study POS….curriculum…..degree requirements /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18221882

Episode 57- No spring break now what 03/03/2021

Episode 57- No spring break now what Spring break 2021 is currently still on the books for a few colleges and are probably at risk of being canceled. Students look forward to and need the break. Many aren’t getting one this year. What can you do for your student to help them refresh? Here are a few ideas. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18168143

Episode 56 Stimulus, student loan & financial literacy with Joy Alford-Brand 02/23/2021

Episode 56 Stimulus, student loan & financial literacy with Joy Alford-Brand I’ve brought Joy back for more teaching. Her knowledge is amazing and it’s so great to have someone so knowledgeable to offer their brain. We dig into the revisions anticipated in the FAFSA this fall and how that might impact students and families in need. Next we move into the stimulus and tax documents and wrap up with financial literacy and loan servicer discussion where Joy gets FIRED UP! /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/18062321

Episode 55- Deadlines, How to not fall victim to a missed deadline 02/16/2021

Episode 55- Deadlines, How to not fall victim to a missed deadline This week I’m sharing the deadlines I’ve identified for the newly admitted, continuing, & graduating college student. Mom, this is not your list. For the newl student you will be pretty involved but as your student progresses through college and matures, it becomes less you through your coaching. By the time you get to graduation you will be at a point to simply relish in your student’s success. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17962949

Episode 54- Lets talk FAFSA with Joy Alford-Brand 02/08/2021

Episode 54- Lets talk FAFSA with Joy Alford-Brand I've got an amazing 'recovering attorney' (her words) Joy Brand on talking all things FAFSA. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17852810

Episode 53- CARES Act 2 and what you need to know 02/02/2021

Episode 53- CARES Act 2 and what you need to know BONUS episode /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17793110

Episode 52- 3 things students wished their parents knew pt2 01/31/2021

Episode 52- 3 things students wished their parents knew pt2 Episode 52- Part 2 finishing the amazing conversation I had with Alicia from The CollegeLifeCoach. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17669246

Episode 51- 3 Things every student wished their parent knew, pt 1 01/25/2021

Episode 51- 3 Things every student wished their parent knew, pt 1 Episode 51- In this week's episode I'm joining forces with Alicia Sepulveda creator of the College Life podcast. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17530169

Episode 50- How to deal with mom guilt 01/18/2021

Episode 50- How to deal with mom guilt We both know you have no reason to feel guilty. About the year / pandemic, their feelings of isolation, their grades, the list can go on. BUT I also know the feeling a mom has desperately wanting to save my kids heartache or hardship. It hurts to see them struggle. That is the thing though….they need to struggle to learn and become resourceful, resilient, strong, and successful. That is the juxtaposition. Here are three tactics I’ve used to put mom guilt back in the box when she surfaces. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17490878

Episode 49- Choosing a major 01/11/2021

Episode 49- Choosing a major I'm sharing ways you can coach your student that isn't sure about major choice how to explore. It’s never a good result when students enroll in their parents choice. College is hard enough when you are motivated to succeed in a discipline of your choosing. It gets worse when you add the pressure and frustration that this is your parents choice. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17489732

Episode 48- Your student was dismissed, now what? 01/04/2021

Episode 48- Your student was dismissed, now what? This is never a fun topic but it does happen. I’m going to walk you through the three things your student needs to do next. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17403416

Episode 47- 5 reasons a class might disappear 12/28/2020

Episode 47- 5 reasons a class might disappear I hear it...I don’t know what happened. I registered for the course and it just disappeared. Here are the top 5 reasons why they may happen. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17048336

Episode 46- My top 5 Podcasts for 2020 12/21/2020

Episode 46- My top 5 Podcasts for 2020 As we begin to reflect on the past year and consider what 2021 may bring us I always appreciate others sharing their top podcasts for the year. Here are mine and why. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17048231

Bonus Module 1 Sneak peak 12/16/2020

Bonus Module 1 Sneak peak Bonus Episode-Sneak peak into Module ONE /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17216687

Episode 45- My top 5 books for 2020 12/14/2020

Episode 45- My top 5 books for 2020 As we begin to reflect on the past year and consider what 2021 may bring us I always appreciate others sharing their top reads for the year. Here are mine and why. /episode/index/show/lesabeals/id/17048120

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