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Podcast #75: Top Ten Books, Podcasts

EP#76: The Burden of College Loans: One Woman’s Story

Janet Maltbie

Podcast Interview with Kristyn Poltis and Janet Maltbie

Timestamp Summaries:

“The Impact of Student Loan Forgiveness on Graduates: We’ll discuss what impact it would have on her as well as her college experiences in trying to pay back those student loans.”— Janet Maltbie 00:00:0800:01:09

“The High Cost of College Education: Did you have any idea what you were doing and how much your education would cost?”— Janet Maltbie 00:01:1100:01:33

The Burden of Student Loans: “The weight, the impact of the amount of money…It’s a lot of responsibility to put on an 18 year old of saying, like, hey, here, sign this loan.”— Kristyn Poltis 00:01:3400:02:31

“How Marriage Can Affect Student Loans: And that enabled you to get into some loans or some grant money from the federal government now because your income, you are now an independent student.”— Janet Maltbie 00:03:1500:03:33

“Debt-free Degree: If you feel stressed or anxious about your career or college major choice and want to find ways to complete a degree debt free, reach out to me. I offer a career exploration boot camp this summer for high school juniors, seniors and undecided college students. It helps them gain clarity, confidence and direction.”— Janet Maltbie 00:08:5200:09:30

About the Podcast Host, Janet Maltbie:

Janet is a professional career counselor in the state of Ohio with over 20 years experience helping students and people in transition make wise career choices. Her work has involved guiding students in the career and college planning process as an academic counselor at Lorain County Community College. 

After 13 years at LCCC, Janet transitioned to an adjunct faculty position, exclusively teaching a Career Exploration and Life Planning class and meeting with clients individually while pursuing her work as the founder and host of the No Loan Zone podcast. Janet can also be reached at http://www.lifeworkcareerservices.com

Connect with Janet Maltbie:

Podcast #75: Top Ten Books, Podcasts

EP#75: Beyond the Classroom: Top Books Every College Student Should Read.

Janet Maltbie
Top Ten Book Recommendations 
for College students by Janet Maltbie

Podcast Interview with Krista O’Neill and Janet Maltbie

Transcript

Summary:

What books would you recommend college students read? In this episode, Krista O’Neill, nationally honored Lorain County Community College advisor and Guided Pathways coach for the Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges talks with podcast host, Janet Maltbie about high impact books that help college students succeed. 

Check out these top book recommendations from your local library:

Krista’s Favorites:

  • Poems by E.E. Cummings and Walt Whitman
  • Educated by Tara Westover
  • The Book of Joy by the Dalai lama and Desmond Tutu
  • What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles

Janet’s Favorites: Top 10 Ebook 

  • The Holy Bible 
  • How to Find Your Mission in Life by Richard Bolles
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
  • Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte 
  • The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo
  • The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 
  • What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Highlights:

In this episode, Krista O’Neill shares her love for reading and how it can help students succeed outside the classroom. As an English major who loves poetry, O’Neill suggests that if someone has a short amount of time, they should read a poem because it can be impactful in a short period of time. 

She also recommends the book “Educated” by Tara Westover, which emphasizes how privileged college students are to have the opportunity to learn and gain an education compared to people in other parts of the world. 

She also discusses, “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai lama and Desmond Tutu as exemplars of empathy. She suggests the book encourages people to see the world from different points of view. 

Finally, O’Neill likes, “What Color is Your Parachute?” by Richard Bolles, which helps students reflect on what they want out of a job and what is a good fit for them, considering factors like work values, skill set, and interests.

O’Neill advises students to always be learning, trying new things, and pushing themselves. She believes in continually improving skills by staying updated, attending webinars, and reading. 

The podcast concludes by mentioning the top 10 book recommendations developed by podcast host, Janet Maltbie. Maltbie also encouraging students to seek out resources and support by enrolling in her online career exploration class, SDEV 103 Career Exploration and Life Planning through Lorain County Community College. 

About Krista O’Neill:

Krista O’Neill has advised students for over 37 years at Lorain County Community College. In 1995, Krista was  honored by the National Academic Advising Association as one of thirteen Outstanding Advisors nationally. In addition to her role at LCCC, Krista serves as a Guided Pathways coach for the Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges. 

Connect with Krista O’Neill:

About the Podcast Host, Janet Maltbie:

Janet is a professional career counselor in the state of Ohio with over 20 years experience helping students and people in transition make wise career choices. Her work has involved guiding students in the career and college planning process as an academic counselor at Lorain County Community College. 

After 13 years at LCCC, Janet transitioned to an adjunct faculty position, exclusively teaching a Career Exploration and Life Planning class and meeting with clients individually while pursuing her work as the founder and host of the No Loan Zone podcast. 

Connect with Janet Maltbie:

EP#48: Beyond the Classroom: Top Books Every College Student Should Read.

No Loan Zone
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EP#48: Beyond the Classroom: Top Books Every College Student Should Read.
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Summary:

What books would you recommend college students read? In this episode, Krista O’Neill, nationally honored Lorain County Community College advisor and Guided Pathways coach for the Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges talks with podcast host, Janet Maltbie about high impact books that help college students succeed. 

Check out these top book recommendations from your local library:

Krista’s Favorites:

  • Poems by E.E. Cummings and Walt Whitman
  • Educated by Tara Westover
  • The Book of Joy by the Dalai lama and Desmond Tutu
  • What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles

Janet’s Favorites: Top 10 Ebook 

  • The Holy Bible 
  • How to Find Your Mission in Life by Richard Bolles
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
  • Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte 
  • The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo
  • The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 
  • What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Highlights:

In this episode, Krista O’Neill shares her love for reading and how it can help students succeed outside the classroom. As an English major who loves poetry, O’Neill suggests that if someone has a short amount of time, they should read a poem because it can be impactful in a short period of time. 

She also recommends the book “Educated” by Tara Westover, which emphasizes how privileged college students are to have the opportunity to learn and gain an education compared to people in other parts of the world. 

She also discusses, “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai lama and Desmond Tutu as exemplars of empathy. She suggests the book encourages people to see the world from different points of view. 

Finally, O’Neill likes, “What Color is Your Parachute?” by Richard Bolles, which helps students reflect on what they want out of a job and what is a good fit for them, considering factors like work values, skill set, and interests.

O’Neill advises students to always be learning, trying new things, and pushing themselves. She believes in continually improving skills by staying updated, attending webinars, and reading. 

The podcast concludes by mentioning the top 10 book recommendations developed by podcast host, Janet Maltbie. Maltbie also encouraging students to seek out resources and support by enrolling in her online career exploration class, SDEV 103 Career Exploration and Life Planning through Lorain County Community College. 

About Krista O’Neill:

Krista O’Neill has advised students for over 37 years at Lorain County Community College. In 1995, Krista was  honored by the National Academic Advising Association as one of thirteen Outstanding Advisors nationally. In addition to her role at LCCC, Krista serves as a Guided Pathways coach for the Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges. 

Connect with Krista O’Neill:

About the Podcast Host, Janet Maltbie:

Janet is a professional career counselor in the state of Ohio with over 20 years experience helping students and people in transition make wise career choices. Her work has involved guiding students in the career and college planning process as an academic counselor at Lorain County Community College. 

After 13 years at LCCC, Janet transitioned to an adjunct faculty position, exclusively teaching a Career Exploration and Life Planning class and meeting with clients individually while pursuing her work as the founder and host of the No Loan Zone podcast. 

Connect with Janet Maltbie: