My First Year - A GEAR UP 4 LA Podcast GEAR UP 4 LA

Study Abroad Programs give you the opportunity to experience the world as your classroom. Navigating a new landscape may open your eyes to culture, history, a new language or your heritage. Studying Abroad opens the door to personal growth and discovery too. 

Joining Casey in talking about her Study Abroad in India is Angela Velarde.
The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.
Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.
Hosted by Casey Weld
Audio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. 
Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Special thanks to: 
GEAR UP 4 LA 
Study Smart Tutors
The GEAR UP Alumni Association
And to listeners, like you.

Between graduating high school and enrolling in College Orientation, there is a lot of work that has to be done to get ready for college in the summer. Guest Victor Sanchez sits down to explain what drove him to take this summer of transitions seriously. 
The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.
Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.
Hosted by Casey Weld
Audio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. 
Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Special thanks to: 
GEAR UP 4 LA 
Study Smart Tutors
The GEAR UP Alumni Association
And to listeners, like you.

Harvard, Princeton, oh my! Starting your college experience at a prestigious Ivy League can be full of high expectations and demanding course load. Casey sits down with guest Jesus Lino to discuss how he found his way to Harvard University.


The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.
Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.
Hosted by Casey Weld
Audio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. 
Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Special thanks to: 
GEAR UP 4 LA 
Study Smart Tutors
The GEAR UP Alumni Association
And to listeners, like you.

Speaking to her experiences of joining a college organization, Blandina Flores talks to Casey about how to find your 'familia' in a new community when feeling homesick.
The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.
Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.
Hosted by Casey Weld
Audio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. 
Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Special thanks to: 
GEAR UP 4 LA 
Study Smart Tutors
The GEAR UP Alumni Association
And to listeners, like you.

 In this episode, Casey sits down with guest Terran Artis, current student at University of California Irvine, explains how he has balanced his time between studying two majors and fulfilling his personal aspirations.
The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.
Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.
Hosted by Casey Weld
Audio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. 
Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Special thanks to: 
GEAR UP 4 LA 
Study Smart Tutors
The GEAR UP Alumni Association
And to listeners, like you.

All new episodes return every Friday in May 2021!