Justin Gaither is the founder of Roomsurf and Textsurf, which connects college students with roommates and textbooks. Also, he is the co-founder of eCampus Ventures. Gaither went to high school in Long Island, New York. But he decided to go to college at the University of Miami. That is when his entrepreneurial mindset was sparked. […]
Taming the High Cost of College
TTHC40 – How to Get Into and Afford Ivy League Schools Interview with Elizabeth Dankoski
Elizabeth Dankoski – What She Does and How She Does It Elizabeth is considered an educational pathfinder! She is a(n): College consultant SAT tutor Admission expert Elizabeth attended Wellesley College, where she was one of the top writing tutors. As a result, people asked her to help others with writing. Then she was asked to […]
TTHC39 – Divorce and College Planning Interview with Sandy Durst, New Jersey Attorney
Divorced parents need to be on the same page when it comes to college planning and finance for their children. Sandy Durst is the founding partner of the Durst Firm, a law firm that deals with family law and divorce. 99 percent of the practice is devoted exclusively to divorce and family law matters in […]
TTHC 38 – Insights into Majoring in the Performing Arts Interview with Alexis Amarante – Performing Arts Major/Theatre Student
Alexis Amarante is a senior studying theatre at James Madison University in Virginia. “I have been interested in performing arts my whole life,” she said. “Right now, I am looking into what I am going to be doing after college. So, I am pretty excited about that!” At school, she has been focusing on performing […]
TTHC 37 – My Daughter’s Gap Year. Interview with Kurt and Audrey Jacobsen
This episode features an interview with Audrey, a student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and her father Kurt. They share their advice and experience regarding gap years. Audrey took a year off after high school to pursue additional learning opportunities in Africa. A gap year is something your children may consider in the […]
TTHC 36 – How to Avoid Being a Helicopter Parent. Interview with Joanie Connell
How can we help launch our kids into successful college and professional careers? Podcast guest Joanie Connell is the author of, “Flying without a Helicopter.” Joanie is a leadership development coach and organizational consultant. She works with high-level and successful clients. Her book deals with current trends in parenting, including helicopter parents who create highly […]