Launch Your Student Into College Success + 6 Scholarships

About this episode

The episode features Jennifer Gershberg discussing strategies for college success and the importance of student wellbeing.

I recently spoke with Jennifer Gershberg, a campus and keynote speaker and former University of Maryland professor. Through her campus programs, keynotes, trainings, and online courses, she helps prospective and current college students build confidence and competence by teaching them the fundamental skills they need for academic and professional success. While on the faculty at the University of Maryland, Jennifer won numerous teaching awards, including the highly coveted Allen J. Krowe Award for Teaching Excellence. She has been a featured guest on multiple podcasts, including Real Housewives of New Jersey Margaret Josephs’ “Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget.” Jennifer attended Cornell University and the George Washington University Law School. ​Jennifer’s speaking career is a product of her deep concern for and commitment to student wellbeing. As a professor, she observed a continuous decline in student competencies and mental health following the pandemic and felt compelled to broaden her impact, leading her to this work. Jennifer is known for her natural ease and connection with students, relatability, genuine investment in student success, and being “nurturing but tough…

People in this episode

Host: nodebtcollege

Guest: Jennifer Gershberg

Topics covered

• college success
• student wellbeing
• confidence building
• academic challenges
• letters of recommendation
• parental advice

Keywords

• college success
• scholarships
• student confidence
• academic challenges
• mental health
• recommendation letters

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Maryland, Cornell University, George Washington University Law School

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