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VC On The Go Ep 2 “Gas Prices taking the gas out of life?”

Welcome to Episode 2 of “VC On The Go” – podcast edition. With the rise of gas prices skyrocketing, I wanted to look into a way to commute that would not break the bank. Gold Coast Transit is a perfect way to get around that will not leave you penniless. Yes, I know there are many ways to get around that don’t involve gas but for this podcast I’m comparing prices between personal and ride sharing. If you’d like more information on GCT, go to http://www.gctd.org.

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On this episode I discuss the pros about using Gold Coast Transit to rid yourself of the gas prices woes. I'll be taking a tour around the http://www.gctd.org website and talking about the various benefits. Hope you enjoy.  

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Secret Study Hacks Unveiled

Secret study hacks buried under long hours of semesters, All-Nighters, and Ramen soup. Watch this video to reveal these hidden gems.

Definition; Study- “The act of texting, eating and watching TV with an open textbook nearby. “

Procrastination

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  • 25 minute study hack, than take a 5 minute break 

The best study habit I’ve learned after so many hours of sweat, coffee, and a bright computer screen is time. For the 25 minute study hack you will need a timer, and a homework assignment. (Yes I said, “homework,” I know we are tired of hearing that word.) To start this hack you will set your timer to 25 minutes, and begin working on the assignment of your choice. Once the 25 minutes are over, get up and set the timer to 5 minutes. When the timer starts ticking, you are now free to do whatever you want for those precisou 5 minutes. Third, repeat the cycle till you complete your work. 

  • Start your most difficult assignments first. 

I like to wake up in the morning to start tackling the biggest assignments first. This will allow you to put 100% on your work. College has taught us to work the equivalent of superhero. We can all relate to times we had to bust all nighters, or complete an assignment with 2 hours of sleep. Lets face it, the first two through four hours is our most productive work. After a certain amount of time invested doing homework, we start to lose brain power.  

  • Build a schedule you like

Human nature craves routine. Start a routine for your homework, studying, and for every college activity. Your college routine is like a vehicle, so learn how to drive it. Most of us end up with procrastination driving our routine off the path to success. To begin, organize your homework assignments to specific days and times. For example, if you have three science assignments due this week, then schedule oen assignment for monday, another for tuesday, and one for thursday.  At the beginning this will feel like a magician trying to juggle social life, work, family, hobbies, etc. You can organize your assignments on a calendar, Iphone reminders, or on a piece of printing paper. (This is my favorite, because you can cross out a finished assignment like a crossword puzzle.) 

  • Balance/Don’t bite more than you can chew. 

The number one study hack that is a hidden gem behind sleepless nights studying, and ramen noodles, is balance. College work can get overwhelming. Balance is the cryptonight of procrastination. Start by dedicating a few hours of homework, then putting it away for good. Go out with friends, family, or sit down and binge watch your favorite Netflix Show. You can do anything you want. Try jumping in the air and yelling, “I’m done with homework!” Balance, balance, Balance. 

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A Pirates Life: Part 1 and 2

Ahoy Mates! Join Amber as she interviews two VC Pirates. We will talk education, goals, being in school during a pandemic, and discover who has a favorite pirate!

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Ahoy Mates! Join Amber as she interviews two VC Pirates. We will talk education, goals, being in school during a pandemic, and discover who has a favorite pirate!
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Dear Freshmen

This episode I answer some frequently asked questions by freshman’s, based on my own experiences. I really get into depth on certain choices I’ve made during my freshman year that really were for the better for myself and career.

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A Day In the Life of A College Student With Amber Landis

Welcome Podcasters. Please grab your coffee and bagels because today you’ll be inspired to get up and start your day as a college student. Have you always wondered how a college student prepares for a long day of assignments, while also living a life filled with adventure. Then you have came to the right podcast. Please sit down and take some notes from Amber who illustrates her routine on a busy college day. 

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Watching the News Daily…Is it Bad for Our Mental Health?

On this episode, Carolina talks about the effects of constantly consuming bad news on social media. She also interviews a special guest, someone who doesn’t ever check the news or is on social media and asks her about her take on the matter. 

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Life Enhancements: Golden Milk

In this episode we go over a simple golden milk recipe to get your day started or ending on a positive note. 

We also go over a couple variations revolving on particular dieting and a variation depending on the time of day you choose to consume.

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“The First-Gen Club” with Jocelyn Herrera and Special Guests: Itzel Hurtado & Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate

“The First-Gen Club” offers advice on how to thrive despite the challenges of navigating through life as a first generation student. Commentary and real testimonials from first generation post-grads on what they wish they knew before starting college, and how to manage the unique challenges that come with seeking a higher education. This episode features special guests Itzel Hurtado and Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate. Itzel Hurtado is a coordinated paralegal at the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and graduated from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Eduardo Coyotzi Zarate is a communications associate at Chorus America, and graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. 

Love the podcast? For more advice with college students in mind, visit VC Social for more content by Jocelyn Herrera. 

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Tips For An Organized and College Debt Free Life

Description: Tips to stay or start to be organized and use those same tips to be able to find resources to graduate debt free from college/university.

For other tips and content take a look at these links:

VC Social:  https://vcsocial.biz/

My social media accounts:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamelisabeltran

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamelisabeltran/?hl=en

WordPress: https://elisabeltranphotography.wordpress.com/

Scholarships/Grants:https://www.collegeboard.org/ https://www.fastweb.com/ https://www.cafebustelo.com/en/scholarship https://vccf.org/scholarships/ https://venturacollegefoundation.org/scholarships/

FAFSA: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

CA Dream Act: CalDreamAct.org

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Life as a Continuing College Student and a Mother of 3 Kids

In this podcast I talk about why I decided to go back to college after 19 years while struggling to be a mother of 3 kids. I also include the importance of investing in yourself and encourage students never give up.

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