College Voices

First Friday Focus: Resources for Finals

Episode Summary

In our final episode for Season 1, Anusha sits down with staff members from the Weingarten Center, Penn Libraries and the LGBT Center, as well as upperclassmen students, to discuss resources available for finals as well as tips and advice. Hear more about the importance of creating a plan to stay organized and focused, but also finding balance during a busy time.

Episode Notes

In our final episode for Season 1, Anusha sits down with staff members from the Weingarten Center, Penn Libraries and the LGBT Center, as well as upperclassmen students, to discuss resources available for finals as well as tips and advice. Hear more about the importance of creating a plan to stay organized and focused, but also finding balance during a busy time.

Featured Interviewees:

Student Interviewees:

• Roni,
• Ambika,
• Samantha,
• Kayla

Weingarten Center Staff Interviewees:

• Oscar Escudero-Ortega, STEM Learning Specialist
• Leigh Monistere, Learning Specialist and Fellow
• Ayoung Lee, Learning Specialist and Fellow

Penn Libraries Staff Interviewees:

• Alexandrea Glenn, Student Engagement Librarian
• Steve Scaduto, Assistant Director of Learning Enrichment

LGBT Center Interviewees:

• Jake Muscato, Associate Director

Resources and Events Mentioned: 

• Learning Consultations
• Drop-In Tutoring
• De-Stress Fest
• Virtual Study Breaks
• LGBT Center Events Calendar 

Special Thanks To:

• Penn Counterparts for providing music for this week's episode.
• Anusha Mathur, Show Host & Writer
• Josh Fabel, Show Writer & Production Specialist
• Gwen Cohen, Show Producer