One of the many benefits of a college experience is the opportunity to meet new people. In this episode of Speaking of College, Dr. P. talks with communications expert Tevon Blair about how students can make friends and build their network. Tevon Blair is a strategic, dedicated, and outcomes-driven communication professional with demonstrated success in developing key concepts which increase the engagement and brand of an organization. Tevon is a co-founder of Xceleader, a non-profit HBCU student leadership organization. During the 2018 midterm elections, Tevon worked on the campaign team for Stacey Abrams' gubernatorial race in Georgia and has dedicated his work to be a voice in political communications. He has previously worked at various public relations firms utilizing his expertise in branding, social media management, and communications. Tevon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication concentrated in public relations from Dillard University, where he served as a two-term president of the student government association. He is near completion of a Masters degree from the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. Tevon is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The Did You Know segment focuses on how students can keep track of their engagements and the Ask Dr. P. segment answers a listener's question about how to return to college after taking a break for a while. Time Markers02:05-Welcome Tevon Blair05:25-The Benefits of Being in a College Community12:00-Did You Know: Documenting College Experiences13:00-Ask the Expert: How College Students Can Build a Network22:15-Ask Dr. P: Returning to College After a BreakResources Mentioned in this EpisodeXceleaderDillard UniversityGot a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com