Things I wish I knew Podcast

Things I Wish I knew Podcast
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In life, we are often expected to do the right but no one really takes the time to explain to you how. Sadly college is no exception to this. Hi, my name is Alex Ramirez and I am an educator, content creator, and graduate student. This podcast is simple, I will share with you all the cool things I have learned through my experience as an educator and a first-generation, low-income, immigrant college student so that you can have a better foundation to pursue your definition of success.

Episodes

  1. Trailer

    Intro to the TIWIK Podcast

    Introduction to who I am and what this podcast is all about!

  2. 04/11/2021

    Enjoying Your College Journey as a First-Gen

    Nowadays when we hear stories of first-generation minority students like you and me, they often focus on the negative aspects and the many roadblocks we have to overcome. Even when this is certainly an important part of our story, there are many more things that are also important to the full picture. In today’s episode, I talked to Karina Ventura. She is a first-generation, Latinx woman who is currently a graduate student at Cal State San Bernardino. Karina and I explored the many skills and support systems that helped us get through our undergrad careers as first-gen students. Main Points: 4.00  how to develop a support system 7.10 what is the value of being involved on campus? 9.53 Utilizing your strengths to deal with imposter syndrome 14.26 The importance of being intentional with your time 18.03  Roling with punches, learning how to be flexible with your goals, and not being scared to transition 24.31 The biggest advice Karina has for you in your undergraduate - enjoy the journey! Music Credits: Purple Cat | https://purrplecat.com https://soundcloud.com/gerardo-mill-n-slater Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US0

    Enjoying Your College Journey as a First-Gen

  3. 04/10/2021

    Whats your own definition of success?

    Okay so how many times a semester do you doubt the value of your college education? If you're anything like me probably a lot. In this episode, I talk to you about some of the reasons why this is the case, and I also share two things you can do to give meaning to your professional and academic careers.

    Whats your own definition of success?

  4. 03/22/2021

    Finding Your Community As a Student Parent

    In this episode, I interviewed Lorena Catillos, a student parent who is now pursuing her master's degree in education. Lorena and I talked about the importance of finding your own community, learning how to prioritize, and pursuing a career you are passionate about. Music Credits: Wishing Well by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Green Tea by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Moving Landscapes by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Finding Your Community As a Student Parent

  5. 03/14/2021

    Discovering Your Own Identities

    In this episode, we talk about the importance of finding your true identities and becoming comfortable with them. My host is Jose Rivera, who is a fellow professional in Student Affairs. Jose shares his identity journey as a first-generation, Latinx, Queer individual. Music credits: Eternal Springtime by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Discovering Your Own Identities

  6. 12/31/2020

    Choosing a Major

    We are expected to choose a major early in our college career, pretty difficult right? In this episode, I share with you my story, some of the things I wish I knew when I was choosing my major that now you can do use to find the right major for you. 1.20: Explore different fields 4.55: Passion + skills = success  6.23: Switching your major is okay Music credits Wishing Well by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Green Tea by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Moving Landscapes by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    Choosing a Major

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In life, we are often expected to do the right but no one really takes the time to explain to you how. Sadly college is no exception to this. Hi, my name is Alex Ramirez and I am an educator, content creator, and graduate student. This podcast is simple, I will share with you all the cool things I have learned through my experience as an educator and a first-generation, low-income, immigrant college student so that you can have a better foundation to pursue your definition of success.

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  • Creator
    Things I Wish I knew Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Things I Wish I knew Podcast
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