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Send us a text🎙️ BONUS EPISODE – From Campus to Career (Audio Sample) Podcast: Psychology for Students Hosted by: Professor Jeff HastingsToday’s episode is a little different.Instead of our usual psychology deep dive, I’m sharing an exclusive audio sample from a book I co-wrote with my stepson, Maxwell V. Sweet, called From Campus to Career: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Grades, a Better Career, and a Brighter Future.Whether you're in high school, college, or guiding someone who is, this book offers real, actionable advice to help students succeed academically and professionally. We cover everything from how to get better grades to how to choose a major, build a résumé, and prepare for life after graduation.🎧 In this sample, you’ll hear how simple shifts in mindset and strategy can have a huge impact—not just in school, but in your future career.If you enjoy what you hear, the full audiobook and paperback are available now on Amazon: 👉 From Campus to Career – Amazon Link📘 From Campus to Career – Chapter BreakdownPreface: By Professor of Psychology Jeff Hastings, Lone Star CollegeForeword: By Professor Danny Warshay, Brown UniversityIntroduction: By Chancellor Mario Castillo, Lone Star College Part 1: First Things First • My Background• Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help • What I Learned • My Advice to YouPart 2: Passion Doesn’t Pay • Understanding the Changing Market • Live With No Regrets • Aligning Interests with OpportunitiesPart 3: Selecting the Right Major • The 10 Most Common Degree Programs • Understand Your Interests and StrengthsPart 4: Selecting the Right School • How to Select the Best School • The Top Public Schools by Degree • Community Colleges and Trade SchoolsPart 5: SAT/ACT Prep • The Role of Standardized Tests • Test-Taking StrategiesPart 6: Getting Accepted • The College Application Process • College Admissions SecretsPart 7: Alternative Paths to Acceptance • Transfer in Year Two • Additional Tips for Transfer Success • Renewing Hope and InterestPart 8: It’s Not About the Diploma • The Power of Networking • Tips for Building Strong RelationshipsPart 9: Financing College • The FAFSA Application Process • Government Loans and Grants • Locating Scholarships • Private Funding Options • The GI Bill • Alternatives to Expensive EducationPart 10: Have Fun But in Moderation • Choosing Your Friends Wisely • Pros and Cons of Greek Life • Time Management and Setting BoundariesPart 11: Your Mental and Physical HealthPart 12: Selecting the Right CoursesPart 13: Why Grades MatterPart 14: How to Get Off to a Fast StartPart 15: Developing Successful HabitsPart 16: The Impact of Social Media and GamingPart 17: Study Tips and NotetakingPart 18: Ethical AI Use Part 19: Life After College Part 20: The Job Market – How AI is Changing the Game Part 21: Your Digital Footprint Part 22: Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Success Part 23: A Killer Resume Part 24: Interviewing Part 25: Final Thoughts Support the showPsychology for Students — understanding your mind, your world, and your future — one episode at a time.