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200. Friendship Expert Dr Kimberly Horn on Social Connection Science for Scholars
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Social connections are critical for mental and physical wellbeing, and they significantly impact academic performance. Dr. Kimberly Horne shares evidence-based insights on nurturing friendships even during busy periods of study and examination preparation.
• Loneliness affects concentration, GPA, and even immune system function
• College social terrain differs dramatically from high school, requiring new connection strategies
• Introverts can benefit from sitting in the same class spot and keeping notes about conversation topics
• Scheduling social time should be as intentional as scheduling study time
• "Micro connections" of just 5 minutes can provide significant benefits during busy periods
• Finding your "tribe" through shared interests makes forming deeper connections easier
• Friendships serve as anchors during challenging times on campus
If you found this episode helpful, please consider leaving us a review, following the show, or supporting us on Patreon. Your engagement helps us reach more people with these important messages about study success and wellbeing.
Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).
Chapters
1. Welcome to Social Connection (00:00:00)
2. Why Friendships Matter for Health (00:03:20)
3. Social Terrain in College Life (00:09:43)
4. Practical Tips for Making Friends (00:16:59)
5. Advice for Socially Anxious Students (00:25:46)
6. Balancing Studies and Social Time (00:31:51)
7. Success Stories and Final Thoughts (00:38:27)
199 episodes
200. Friendship Expert Dr Kimberly Horn on Social Connection Science for Scholars
Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
Manage episode 507703671 series 2605531
Social connections are critical for mental and physical wellbeing, and they significantly impact academic performance. Dr. Kimberly Horne shares evidence-based insights on nurturing friendships even during busy periods of study and examination preparation.
• Loneliness affects concentration, GPA, and even immune system function
• College social terrain differs dramatically from high school, requiring new connection strategies
• Introverts can benefit from sitting in the same class spot and keeping notes about conversation topics
• Scheduling social time should be as intentional as scheduling study time
• "Micro connections" of just 5 minutes can provide significant benefits during busy periods
• Finding your "tribe" through shared interests makes forming deeper connections easier
• Friendships serve as anchors during challenging times on campus
If you found this episode helpful, please consider leaving us a review, following the show, or supporting us on Patreon. Your engagement helps us reach more people with these important messages about study success and wellbeing.
Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).
Chapters
1. Welcome to Social Connection (00:00:00)
2. Why Friendships Matter for Health (00:03:20)
3. Social Terrain in College Life (00:09:43)
4. Practical Tips for Making Friends (00:16:59)
5. Advice for Socially Anxious Students (00:25:46)
6. Balancing Studies and Social Time (00:31:51)
7. Success Stories and Final Thoughts (00:38:27)
199 episodes
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