LC/DC Podcast
Welcome to the Douglas College Learning Centre podcast, where Peer tutors share tips on learning, studying, and succeeding in post-secondary school. Advice for students, from students! Episodes are short and easy to follow. Transcripts and show notes are available at our website. For those about to learn, we salute you!
Episodes
It’s Misinformation March at the Douglas College Library! We’re all spending more time online, and with new tech making it easier than ever to create and spread false information, it’s getting harder to know what’s real. Misinformation and disinformation (“fake news”) can shape our decisions about health, safety, politics, and even everyday life. In this episode, Lisa from the DC Library joins us for a practical, hopeful conversati...
Unlock your learning potential with the power of a Growth Mindset. Science tutor Tara draws on her own experiences to show how mindset shapes the way we grow, learn, and recover from setbacks. You’ll discover strategies to let go of perfectionism, use positive self-talk, embrace challenges, and learn from failure. Listen in for practical ways to shift your perspective and transform how you approach obstacles—during your post‑second...
Staring at a blank Word document and struggling to get the words out? We have the perfect episode for anyone who experiences writer's block! To celebrate the Learning Centre’s third annual student writing contest, we’ve gathered a panel of Douglas College’s sharpest writing minds to share practical approaches, honest stories, and creative strategies to get your words flowing again.
Your semester success starts now! In this episode, peer tutor Rashi shares practical tips to make your semester easier, more productive, and way less stressful. Learn how to build connections, prepare for the busiest weeks, win your days at college, and recover fast if things don’t go as planned. Listen now and set yourself up for the best semester yet!
A Holiday Bonus Just for Our Listeners! In this special episode, former music tech tutor Garan shares practical insights on managing expectations - so they don't become roadblocks for learning and success. Whether you're building new skills, navigating coursework, or preparing for your future career, this conversation will help you rediscover your passion and joy for the subjects that matter most to you.
Ever wondered how college students really study? In this episode, we set up a table in the New Westminster campus concourse and invited passing students to share their secrets. Twelve Douglas College students reveal their best study tips, what they wish they knew when they started college, how they stay focused, and more. Tune in for real advice from real students—you might just find your next study hack!
Feeling overwhelmed by exams? Submit-a-draft tutor Sam shares practical tips to help you study smarter, manage test anxiety, and maximize brain energy. From when and where to study to how to say focused, this episode is packed with advice every student can use.
Peer Tutors Kash and Tavleen explore how critical thinking helps students study more effectively, tackle test questions, avoid common biases, and use AI tools like ChatGPT to strengthen - not replace - their learning.
Music tutor Avery shares tips for planning ahead and avoiding procrastination.
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