33 episodes
First Gen Failures Aileen and Trisha
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- Society & Culture
Two immigrant daughters attempt to detangle everything from global social injustice to the insatiable expectations of foreign parents in this weekly conversation.
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The Comprehensive Guide to College Applications - First Gen Failures
As two recent high school graduates attending UF and Brown this fall, we decided to put our minds together to create this comprehensive guide to college applications for the rising seniors that will be applying to colleges this next school year. We address activities, essays, rec letters, and so much more. If you have any more questions, please do contact us on our Instagram @FirstGenFailures and we'll be sure to get back to you. Enjoy!
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Stories of Internalized Racism and Discrimination - A conversation with our friends Bianca and Armani
Internalized racism is a rampant issue within black and minority communities. Today, we brought on our friends Bianca and Armani to hear their stories and experiences with internalized racism in regards to everything from their hair, their voices, the languages they speak and even the sports they play. Enjoy!
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Impeachment Talks w/ Mr. Mackay
The recent impeachment and potential conviction of President Trump following the Capitol's historic insurrection last week has sparked numerous questions of the future. We tackle these and more with our beloved APUSH teacher and friend Mr. Mackay. Enjoy!
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Waiting for College Decisions - The January to March madness and how to cope with it
As the new year swings by, so do all the college application deadlines. High school seniors everywhere are now left with a 3-month long insufferable period of anxiety and self-doubt in the face of a quickly approaching college decision season. In this episode, we tackle how to deal with this turbulent time with our good friend Kelsey. Enjoy!
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"New Years Resolutions" - The issue with believing in a the "new you" each year
Today, we discuss the pitfalls of the good old "new years resolution", ways to make goals that last, and look back on some of the good things that happened during the wreck that was 2020.
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The Death Penalty Debate - Can the government legally and morally take the lives of citizens?
The recent execution of Brandon Bernard has re-sparked an age-old conversation on the validity of capital punishment in America. The US is one of the only remaining developed countries that has not abolished the death penalty as a form of punishment. Should the government be allowed to execute its own people within the justice system in place today?
Thank you Miriam for joining us on this episode! We love you!
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