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Grown Up U

Division-of-Agriculture

Get the facts for success as Grown Up U helps young adults tackle their "Adulting" To Do lists through listening to our life skills shared by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Stay tuned as we cover everything from starting college or a new job to budgeting and getting along with roommates and co-workers to time management – and we will touch all topics in between! You can think of our Family and Consumer Sciences agents as your go-to-advice aunts, who can steer you in the right direction with great guidance for living an independent and satisfying life on your own!The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Grown Up U episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Grown Up U for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Grown Up U episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Grown Up U - Your Time, Your Goals
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10/13/21 • 8 min

Do you have hopes and dreams that you want to achieve? Making those goals a reality starts with time management. Join FCS agents, Casey Ford and Charla Hammonds, as they share winning strategies for using your time in a way that aligns with your goals. We guarantee it will be a good use of your time!

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Grown Up U - Tips for Safe Dating in a Digital Age
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04/20/22 • 11 min

In the digital age, navigating online dating websites and apps can feel like a minefield, especially as romance scams have become more prevalent. Over the last five years, over one billion dollars has been reported lost to romance scams. In this week’s podcast, Valerie Turner, Staff Chair in Monroe County and her guest, Rebekah Hall from the office of communications for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will highlight tips for dating safely in our digital age.

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Grown Up U - Staying Safe Online
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05/13/22 • 8 min

We all know the internet as a place of endless information, connections, resources, apps, and of course, games. It has become the “next best thing to sliced bread” as the old saying goes. For as much good that the internet can and does bring to our lives, it also brings about the bad and ugly.
In today’s Grown Up You podcast FSC agents, Julie Going and Valerie Turner, talk about why it is important to stay on guard when you are on the internet and tips for staying safe.

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Grown Up U - Making Introductions
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10/20/22 • 6 min

Do you feel awkward when meeting someone for the first time? Are you unsure when and how to make an introduction in a social situation? This is the perfect podcast for you. Listen as Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Julie Going, shares tips based on Emily Post's Etiquette to help you make the perfect introduction.

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Just because your grades aren't the highest, it does not mean you aren't eligible for scholarships and just because you have great grades, it does not mean you will automatically win the scholarship. Listen to Family and Consumer Sciences agents, Valerie Turner and Julie Goings, as they discuss how it takes more than grades to get the scholarship. You might find out you have more going for you than you think or at least learn a few areas to improve!

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Are you nervous about starting college or starting your first “real world” job? If so, start listening to Family and Consumer Sciences Agents, Pamela Luker and Rachel Chaney, as they share some tips to make the transition from high school to college or to your first job a little easier. (By the way, we're a little nervous about starting up our podcast series, so we can totally relate!)

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Grown Up U - Needs Vs Wants - Setting Priorities
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02/21/24 • 10 min

When it comes to spending money, there are five facts that cannot be ignored. Mary Ann Kizer, Jefferson County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and Dot Hart, Arkansas Extension Homemakers Cares – Mental Health and Well-Being Chairman and National Volunteer Outreach Network Vice-President for 9 states, share those important facts that every consumer needs to know and offer some wise tips for making money decisions based on the “Buyerarchy of Needs.”

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Grown Up U - How to Get Along with Roommates and Coworkers
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09/15/21 • 27 min

Managing relationships isn’t just about family and friends. You spend most of your day with co-workers or even live with college roommates. Cultivating these relationships from the start in a positive way means you are on the fast track to personal and professional success. Today’s podcast presented by agents, Rachel Chaney and Pamela Luker, will be the emotionally intelligent guide you need for building the basis of healthy habits in the workplace and dorm room.

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Grown Up U - Budgeting Your FAFSA Return
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09/30/21 • 11 min

Woohoo! You've just received a refund check from your student financial aid! Before you go on a spending spree, there are a few thing that you need to consider. On today's episode of Grown Up U, Alison Crane, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, will talk about the educational and living expenses that your refund is meant to cover and how to budget it wisely so that you can actually afford to stay in school.

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Grown Up U - Renting Versus Buying
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12/23/21 • 3 min

Trying to decide whether to rent or buy? It's a big decision.
Before you pay out any money or start shopping, take a few minutes to listen to Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Julie Goings and her guest, as they discuss the pros and cons of renting and buying and what you need to consider before making that big decision.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Grown Up U have?

Grown Up U currently has 48 episodes available.

What topics does Grown Up U cover?

The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Grown Up U?

The episode title 'How to Follow a Recipe and Tips for Measuring' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Grown Up U?

The average episode length on Grown Up U is 12 minutes.

How often are episodes of Grown Up U released?

Episodes of Grown Up U are typically released every 7 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of Grown Up U?

The first episode of Grown Up U was released on Sep 8, 2021.

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