Your Partner In Success™ Radio with Denise Griffitts

Guest: James T. Hamilton
Topic: You Got In! Now What? 100 Insights into Finding Your Best Life In College

Getting into college is just the beginning. What happens next determines whether students simply collect credits—or build an education for life. James T. Hamilton, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Hearst Professor of Communication at Stanford University, joins Denise Griffitts to share insights from decades of teaching and mentoring. His book You Got In! Now What? offers strategies and stories to help students thrive academically, socially, and personally during their college years.

Show Notes

You Got In! Now What? 100 Insights into Finding Your Best Life In College

In this conversation with Professor James T. Hamilton, Vice Provost at Stanford and author of You Got In! Now What?, we go beyond admissions and dive into the choices that truly shape a student’s future.

Here’s what you can expect to take away from this episode:

Avoid the hidden traps. Learn how to sidestep common student pitfalls like perfectionism, shortcuts, and burnout.

Build a balanced college life. Discover strategies for weaving together academics, friendships, health, and purpose.

Get wisdom that lasts. Hear reflections from alumni and professors who’ve been there — and know what really matters.

Focus on more than a diploma. Explore how to use these years as training for a lifetime of curiosity, resilience, and growth.

Whether you’re a student just starting out, a parent hoping to guide wisely, or someone looking back on your own path, this episode is a reminder that college isn’t the finish line — it’s the launch pad for everything that comes next.

Connect with Professor Hamilton: Website | LinkedIn | Amazon

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