A bi-monthly podcast discussing academic-related topics for students
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October 2010
Episode #1 - W/P/NC Impressions
In this episode, Academic Advisors Joe Lodato, Samantha Segal, and Neil Buffett, discuss how a withdrawal "W" looks on your transcript. We also compare this with the P/NC option. We talk about the pro's and con's of all of these options in great detail. Very hot topic.
Episode #2 - What You Need to Graduate From SBU
In this episode, Academic Advisors Joe Lodato, Samantha Segal, and Neil Buffett, discuss the requirements that students need to complete in order to earn a degree from SBU! DECs, upper division credits, residency requirement, do you have all of these satisfied? New and upcoming events are also discussed immediately following the main topic. Enjoy!
November 2010
Episode #3 - Is it Too Late To Change Your Major or Add a Minor?
This is often a concern among students. Academic Advisors Joe Lodato and Neil Buffett tackle this question in great detail. Immediately following is a discussion on the 6 important things to do before the end of this semester! Enjoy!
December 2010
Episode #4 - Getting Involved in Research, Internships, Study Abroad, & Volunteering
Why should students get involved in Research, Internships, Study Abroad, and Volunteering? Listen and Academic Advisors Joe Lodato, Samantha Segal, and Neil Buffett will tell you in this special "Holiday Edition" of Please Be Advised Podcast! The "My Planner" feature in SOLAR is also discussed.
February 2011
Episode #5 - What is the APA Internship?
Find out in this very first issue of the PBA Podcast for the Spring 2011 semester! Joe Lodato & Neil Buffett are visited by Academic Peer Advisors Edsel Batucan & Jaime Poynter. This is an important episode for anyone considering this internship. More info on the APA Internship can be found here.
March 2011
Episode #6 - Advising Center Services
Have you ever wondered what resources are offered at the Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Center? Well, look no further! The Pod Squad deliberates and answers all questions you might have about what we do here.
Episode #7 - All About Pre-Health
This episode features a Pre-Health chat with Joanie Maniaci, Assistant Director for Academic Advising. Neil, Samantha, and Joe discuss some common questions and concerns that students might face while pursuing a degree in the medical field. This is a fun and informational chat for anyone, freshman or senior who is thinking about medical school.
April 2011 / ***UPDATED April 2012
Episode #8 - How to Prepare For Registration Season
Registration is upon us, or soon will be. Jump start your registration preparation by listening to this special episode! You will get tips on what to do, where to go, when to go, who to see, and what to ask so that you can make your registration experience as swift as possible! Enjoy!
Episode #9 - Students Q & A on the Staller Steps!
The Pod Squad goes mobile in this special edition of the PBA Podcast! We went around to different students who were lounging on the Staller Steps and asked them various questions about SBU. Did your fellow students know all there is to know about Stony Brook? Hurry to find out, this mobile episode is movin' fast!
June (the midsummer day's special) 2011
Episode #10 - The Good, the Bad, and the Academic Standing
The Pod Squad invites a very special guest, Assistant Director Mary Beth Powers to help spread the word about Academic Standing. Mary Beth is the Co-chair of the Academic Standing Committee within the Advising Center. If you have ever wondered what Academic Standing is, how it works, or what it means to be in "Good" or "Bad" Academic Standing, then this is the episode for you! Enjoy!
September 2011
Episode #11 - How to Avoid Late Graduation
Have you ever wondered why some students get denied for graduation? Let this pod cast episode dazzle your mind and satisfy your curiosity! We discuss the most overlooked graduation requirements and recommendations for getting you on track for that special day when you hit "Apply for Graduation" on SOLAR. Academic Advisors Samantha Segal, Neil Buffett, and Joe Lodato bring forth this valuable information. Enjoy!
January 2012
Episode #12 - Opening of Spring 2012 Semester VIDEO PODCAST!
Join us for the first Video Podcast. The Podsquad introduces themselves and shares some quick pointers to help get students started on the right foot for the start of Spring 12!
February 2012
Episode #13 - Late adding/dropping, the move up/drop down, and the episode where everything falls off the table.
Episode #14 - Video Tour of the Advising Center's Website. Best viewed in 720P (Click on the "gear" button on the bottom-right of the video player).
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March 2012
Episode #15 - All About Graduation. Get all your questions answered in this PBA Show episode!
Important highlights covered in this episode:
Conferences and Special Events - http://www.stonybrook.edu/cse (click on "Commencement")
Related Podcasts: Episode #2 - What You Need to Graduate From SBU, and Episode #11 - How to Avoid Late Graduation
Remember, when you apply for graduation, SOLAR is asking "When will you be finishing all of your requirements?" If you select Spring or Summer you will walk in the May ceremony. If you select Fall or Winter you will walk in the December ceremony.
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