The Quest Continues

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The Quest Continues

The Quest Continues highlights stories of our QuestBridge Alumni, where they come from, what they’re going through, and where they might be going next. Hosts for Season Three, launching Fall 2023: Grace Sun, Jahmeelay Jean-Leger, and Saxon Bryant. Artwork: David Dent. This podcast is a production of QuestBridge, a non-profit organization that connects outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to opportunities at top colleges and universities.

  1. 10/20/2023

    Career Pivots While Staying Connected to Your Roots

    For many Questies, life is filled with twists and turns. In our final episode of the season, Joey Barnett, Princeton '12, shares how his unique career path has taken him all over the world and spanned a wide variety of fields, from Bollywood dance to philanthropy. Despite this road less traveled, Joey has made a point of keeping in close contact with his family and hometown community. In conversation with host Saxon Bryant, Joey speaks about finding his way through various career pivots, all ...

    19 min

  2. 10/13/2023

    Grappling with Imposter Syndrome

    Whether you feel like you don’t belong or that your achievements might be an accident, imposter syndrome is a common challenge for QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni. Esteban Rojas, Notre Dame '15, has faced imposter syndrome head-on at various points along his academic and professional journey. In a reflective conversation with host Jahmeelay Jean-Leger, Esteban shares how he’s found healthy ways to confront these recurring feelings of self-doubt.

    21 min

  3. 10/06/2023

    Balancing Family and Career

    For many Questies like Nick Dreher, Princeton '17, balancing family obligations and career aspirations is a challenge. Nick grew up with a large family in Northern California and is now a resident physician at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Over the years, Nick has supported his family in a variety of ways, from sending money home to offering guidance when needed. In today's episode, he reflects on how his relationships with his family and his partner play an important ro...

    22 min

  4. 09/29/2023

    Finding Belonging in Graduate School

    From starting a graduate program to accepting a job opportunity, new professional experiences can lead to significant life changes. Lauren Beard, Penn '17, pursued an academic interest in mental health by beginning a Ph.D. program at UChicago. While the subject matter resonated deeply, Lauren struggled early on to acclimate to her new surroundings. Support from an advisor made all the difference. In this episode, learn how Lauren recentered her focus on wellness and found meaningful communiti...

    21 min

  5. 09/22/2023

    Navigating Medical School as a First-Gen, Low-Income Student

    As members of the QuestBridge community work toward achieving their professional goals, navigating traditionally privileged spaces often becomes the new norm. Danielle Newton, Princeton '20, is a full-time medical student at UCLA. While Danielle is enjoying her path to becoming a doctor, she is acutely aware of the privilege that exists in medical schools. In this episode, learn more about Danielle's experience as a first-generation, low-income medical student and hear how she has discovered ...

    28 min

  6. 09/08/2023

    Forging a Deeply Personal Career Path

    For some Questies, a desire to give back to their community can impact their life path and career trajectory. Saúl Ulloa, Vassar '15, is no stranger to this experience. Saúl witnessed first-hand the struggles of immigrants and migrants in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Deeply affected by this upbringing, Saúl found a professional calling in humanitarian policy and has since spent years working both domestically and abroad to address a variety of complex crises. In this episode, you'l...

    32 min

  7. 09/01/2023

    Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness as a QuestBridge Alum

    As we enter different stages of our lives, we may face challenges that impact our mental health and well-being. It can be difficult to balance it all, especially as new opportunities and responsibilities arise. For Helen Yiu, USC ‘15, prioritizing mental health is a daily practice. Helen works as a physical therapist and is living in Allentown, Pennsylvania, while her fiancé completes his medical residency. From navigating her own professional journey to adapting to new areas in support of he...

    19 min

  8. 07/27/2022

    Working as a Law Clerk: "I definitely did not know that I was going to be a lawyer."

    After developing interests and experience in the fields of global health and human rights, 2016 Yale University graduate Ellie Dupler went on to earn a J.D. at Columbia Law School and now works as a Law Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

    36 min
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The Quest Continues highlights stories of our QuestBridge Alumni, where they come from, what they’re going through, and where they might be going next. Hosts for Season Three, launching Fall 2023: Grace Sun, Jahmeelay Jean-Leger, and Saxon Bryant. Artwork: David Dent. This podcast is a production of QuestBridge, a non-profit organization that connects outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to opportunities at top colleges and universities.

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  • Creator
    QuestBridge
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Quest Continues
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