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Unlocking College's Hidden Curriculum with Mya Andersen on The Way to College Podcast

College has a hidden curriculum, the unwritten rules students are expected to know, but rarely get explicitly taught. In this episode of The Way to College Podcast, Dr. Jose Saldivar talks with Mya Andersen, independent academic life coach and founder of The Student Empowered, about what really helps students succeed in college: proactive support, building relationships, using office hours strategically, and treating college like the major investment that it is. Mya shares insights from 20+ years working on college campuses and why many students don’t get help until things become a crisis. Together, we break down the gap between being “college capable” and being “college ready.” In this episode, we cover: ✅ The “hidden curriculum” and why it matters ✅ Why support on campus is often passive (and how students can take control) ✅ How to use office hours like a doctor’s appointment ✅ The power of mentorship and building real campus connections ✅ When to use career services (hint: earlier than most students do) ✅ A powerful takeaway for parents: share the real version of your college experience 🎧 If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this?” this episode is for you. Question: What’s one “unwritten rule” you wish someone taught you before college? Drop it in the comments — I may feature your answer in a future episode/newsletter. 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share this with a student, parent, or educator who needs the playbook. Learn more about Mya Andersen and The Student Empowered, and Mya's services. You can find her here: LinkedIn:   / myaandersen1928   Website: https://thestudentempowered.com/ Instagram: @the_student_empowered