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DiscountEDU North by Northwestern
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Welcome to DiscountEDU, a podcast where Dallas Thurman, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Aryn Honaker talk about their experiences as first-generation low-income students (FGLI) at Northwestern.
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Episode 6: Intersectionality - Latine & FGLI
Episode Notes
Join hosts Jezel and Valentina as they share how their first-generation, lower-income and Latina identities intersect at Northwestern and beyond.
Are you interested in sharing how your ethnic/racial background interacts with your identity as a first-gen and/or low-income student at Northwestern? Please reach out to us– Valentina’s email is valentinaparra2027@u.Northwestern.edu.
A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Jezel Martinez and Valentina Parra. Edited by Dallas Thurman.
Cover art by Olivia Abeyta.
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Episode 5: Intersectionality - Black & FGLI
Episode Notes
Special episode! Join hosts Dallas and Aryn as they share how their first-generation, lower-income, and Black identities intersect at Northwestern and beyond.
Are you interested in sharing how your ethnic/racial background interacts with your identity as a first-gen and/or low-income student at Northwestern? Please reach out to us– valentinaprvsr@gmail.com
A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman.
Cover art by Olivia Abeyta.
Follow North by Northwestern:
Instagram – @northbynorthwestern
X – @nbn_tweets
Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern -
Episode 4: Advice to Prospective FGLIs
Episode Notes
Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Aryn and Valentina as they discuss what to consider when committing to Northwestern as a FGLI student. They cover special programs like SES, what side of campus to live on, choosing a major and what it’s like being so close to a big city like Chicago.
A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman.
Cover art by Olivia Abeyta.
Follow North by Northwestern:
Instagram – @northbynorthwestern
X – @nbn_tweets
Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern -
Episode 3: Applying to College
Episode Notes
Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Aryn, and Valentina as they reflect on their college application journey as FGLI students. They cover choosing colleges, acceptance reactions, getting that financial aid package, and writing essays.
A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman.
Cover art by Olivia Abeyta.
Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern -
Episode 2: Transitions to a Big 10, Continued
Episode Notes
Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Aryn, and Valentina in their second episode of DiscountEDU, part two of their first episode. They discuss adjusting to the academic rigor of the school, switching up routines, and dealing with PWI/socioeconomic culture shocks.
A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman.
Cover art by Olivia Abeyta.
Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern -
Episode 1: Transitions to Big Ten Pt. 1
Welcome to DiscountEDU, a podcast all about the first-generation lower-income (FGLI) student experience at Northwestern University. Join hosts Dallas Thurman, Jezel Martinez, Aryn Honaker, and Valentina Parra for their first episode as they dive into their transition from high school to a Big 10 university.
A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman.
Cover art by Olivia Abeyta.
Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern