S4E1: Welcome to Season 4!

This season Chris kicks off our first episode by introducing Launch Schools new podcast format and new co-host Karis. Together they discuss the latest events happening at Launch School and some quick reminders students should be aware of. Karis also catches up with previous host Callie in a 1 on 1 interview.

Introduction - 0:00

Agenda - 4:33

Buddy System for Female Students - 5:10

Felicia's Interview with Karis - 8:58

Chelsea's Article (Lessons From First Half of Core) - 12:25

Felicia's Video About How She Prepares For Assessments - 14:55

Katarina's Article (We are Made of Stories) - 16:25

Ethan's Article (Variable Scope and Access in Ruby) - 19:08

Importance of Teaching/Explaining Concepts - 19:54

New Assessment (RB/JS 185) - 21:01

Update to JS239 (and Why Courses Get Updated) - 24:57

Peer-Led Professional Git Seminar - 28:28

Start of Interview with Callie (Her Experience After Capstone) - 31:57

Callie's Advice for Current Core/Capstone Students - 40:52

What Callie Misses About Launch School - 43:27

Callie's Advice for Hosting Launch School Podcast - 45:40

Reminders & Outro - 48:48

Show Notes

Articles and Interviews:

• Felicia’s video: Interview with Karis


• Chelsea’s Article: “Lessons from the first half of Core”


• Felicia’s video: How she prepares for assessments and interviews


• Katarina’s Article: “We are made of Stories”


• Ethan’s Article: “Variable Scope and Access in Ruby”

New and updated assessment Information:

• New assessment RB185 and JS185


• Update to JS239 assessment

Professional Git Seminar Post:

• Professional Git Peer-Led Seminar

Daylight savings notice:

• Daylight Savings Launch School Post

Next Womens Meetup notice:

• Women’s Group Meetup April 3rd 2022 Post

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