Learn Well for Student Success
School of Health Sciences and Wellness University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Welcome. This is Learn Well for Student Success out of Student Success Center in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness at UW Stevens Point. It's our mission to support the whole student, honoring individual experiences and getting each person access to tools and resources that will help them achieve their goals.
If you have ever struggled to get going on an assignment, have ever been challenged to set goals, felt overwhelmed, or as felt as though you were imposter in your own major, then this an invitation from us to you. We understand the inherent challenges of being a college student and we know that with supports and connection, you can make your college experience one that is full of opportunity and growth.
Listen in as we talk to campus and community experts and students about their strategies for success.
Learn Well for Student Success
Having Hard Conversations
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In our episode on Communication Beyond Text Messages, we solidify the importance of all School of Health Sciences and Wellness students being able to develop and deploy effective communication in everyday situations but what do you do when a conversation is particularly hard or difficult? What do you do when you have to deliver information the other party might not want to hear or what if you disagree and need to state your perspective? Whether it's discussing grades with professors, giving constructive feedback, or being vulnerable when you need to ask for help, it is understood that these conversations can be challenging but what is often missed, is how rewarding they can also be. They give us opportunities to stretch and expand our skills and to develop deeper understanding and deeper relationships and to help us practice skills that will help us in our future careers. Today, our guest, Assistant Dean Julia Fischer, will help us explore strategies to approach difficult discussions with confidence, empathy, and clarity. You will leave knowing how to navigate these interactions, build stronger relationships, and create a supportive environment for yourself and others.