Succeeding in Higher Education/Four Tips with Guest Anna Thomas

Anna Thomas has got this college stuff down, graduating with a perfect 4.0 she is a consummate winner.  Here are her tips for collegiate success in her undergraduate career at Michigan State University1.  Being Prepared● Learned this lesson early in my college career- moving from TX to MI, winter was quiteThe shock to me made me question if I had made the right decision choosing MSU,Once I got appropriate clothes, I was better able to handle the cold. This lesson can beapplied to many other things in life- being prepared for class, exams, presentations,interviews, etc.● Global Learning Conference presentation2.  Getting a job early on in college● Kept me out of trouble, important to get in the field experience, and understand what you likeand don’t like networking, building a resume and LinkedIn, developing skills,● Briefly talk about experience at the anaerobic digester and EDL3.  Balance● One of my key takeaways from NZ, talk about their culture, choose classes that makeYou happy that helps balance out the super stressful ones you are required to take forYour major, like my boxing class or basketball class, this semester. Stay on top of yourschoolwork, but also go out and enjoy time with your friends, because you will never beat this stage of your life again.4.  Experiment, be present, and attentive● College is a time to experiment, go across the world, and try new things● Ex before college I rarely hiked. If I took half my advice of trying new things, I would havejust tried it out, hiked up the hill, down the hill, and just called it good. It takes being mindfulto realize this is something I thoroughly enjoy doing. Then, taking it a step further andfiguring out what specific things about it I actually enjoy? The effort, the way it makes mybody and mind feel to accomplish something difficult, that I love seeing differentlandscapes and unique environments across the world, giving me a greater sense ofpurpose and reason to fight for a more sustainable future. Then, taking it even furtherand thinking about how do I continue to incorporate it into my life now and in the future.Career? Just a hobby? Slowly overtime gather data points about yourself to help build alife and career that is fulfilling to you.Thank you to Brock Fletcher and the selling team of Keller Williams Realty for their continued support of our programming!'The Tom Matt Show' Heard on-The Michigan Talk NetworkWKAR Michigan State Universities AM 870 & 102.3 FMWJIM-AM 1240 LansingWYPV FM 94.5 Mackinac Citywww.tommattshow.com(podcasts)iTunesFor more information on past guests, Tom's published books, and how to get in touch, please visit our newly updated website at https://www.tommattshow.com#RFZ #radio #broadcasting #podcast #michiganradio #lansing #michiganradio #mab #refirementzone #successstory #humaninterestpodcast #selfhelppodcast