9 episodes
First Generation Aggies Abel Guerra & Isaac Valdez
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Navigating life in college can seem overwhelming at times especially as a first generation college student or high school student contemplating the decision to further their education.
Join Texas A&M students, Abel Guerra and Isaac Valdez, each week as they share their experiences, and discuss topics related to academic success, degree opportunities, and more.
Each episode features ways to strengthen your skills and grow as a successful student; from resume workshops to inspiring guests who will share their stories and motivations behind pursuing a college degree.
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First Generation Aggies: Ep 9 (featuring Alex Zavala)
Many students often reflect on their time in college with many tips and advice they wish they had known as a freshman. In this episode, we hope to offer up some of these tips to share with you now to make your remaining years in college a breeze. This week we welcome a special guest, Alex Zavala, our Podcast Outreach Coordinator to offer her take and personal college experiences.
Join Abel and Alex in Episode 9, to hear 5 tips from college students themselves on ways to make your college experience more successful.
Timestamps:
02:13 – New giveaway info!
03:13 – Tip #1 Sit in front of the classroom
05:41 – Tip #2 Stay organized
08:02 – Tip #3 Free tutoring/office hours
11:29 – Tip #4 Career Center
14:09 – Tip #5 Campus organizations
Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train!
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Credits:
Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser
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First Generation Aggies: Ep 8 (featuring Diana Reyna)
What started out as a small fundraising activity during her early years of college, ended up becoming a major success that changed her life. All thanks to one great idea, the support of family and friends, lots of hard work, the Aggie network, and really good cheesecake! This week’s guest, Diana Reyna, knows firsthand what it’s like to turn her talent into a business in order to support herself and her education.
Join Abel and Isaac in Episode 8, to hear more of Diana’s story and to follow the journey of her business, Pastelitos, that she started while attending Texas A&M University.
Timestamps:
02:44 – Diana’s first-gen experience
03:51 – About Pastelitos homemade cheesecakes
06:42 – The business journey
15:44 – Diana’s advice on starting a business
18:30 – The future of Pastelitos
25:15 – The impact Pastelitios has made
Check out Pastelitos Co:
https://www.instagram.com/pastelitosco/
Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train!
Check them out here:
https://nwdrivetrain.com
Visit our website:
https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies
Follow us on Social Media:
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Credits:
Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser
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First Generation Aggies: Ep 7 (featuring Christian Newton)
“Make it a great day or not the choice is yours.” These are words that this week’s guest, Christian Newton, strives to live out each day. Whether it be balancing school as a first generation college student, beginning his freshman year virtually in light of a pandemic, or navigating the journey of running for class president, he never loses sight of his power to keep life extraordinary.
Join Abel and Isaac in Episode 7, to learn more about Christian’s college experience, his current campaign for sophomore class president, and his hopes for change this year at Texas A&M.
Timestamps:
02:39 – Christian’s first-gen experience
06:12 – Motivations to attend college
08:27 – Starting freshman year virtually
12:08 – The importance of self advocacy
13:12 – Class president election process
16:29 – Christian’s current campaign
Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train!
Check them out here:
https://nwdrivetrain.com
Visit our website:
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Credits:
Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser
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First Generation Aggies: Ep 6 (CSTAT Foods & GIVEAWAY!!)
Howdy and welcome back to a fresh season of the First Generation Aggies Podcast! We have many exciting episodes planned this semester, and hope you will stay tuned for the journey.
Join Abel and Isaac in Episode 6, as they highlight some of Bryan/College Station’s greatest eats. As college students we all get homesick from time to time, and what better way to remedy this than with a warm, tasty meal? Well you’re in luck because this town is full of local, family-owned restaurants that need your support now more than ever!
Timestamps:
0:27 – Giveaway info! Woohoo!
1:38 – Shelia’s Homestyle Chicken
3:30 – Layne’s
5:06 – Fusion Peru
7:22 – Gumby’s
9:03 – The Remnant of Nawlins
Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train!
Check them out here:
https://nwdrivetrain.com
Visit our website:
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Follow us on Social Media:
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Credits:
Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser
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First Generation Aggies: Ep 5 (featuring Irvin Ventura)
We have a special episode planned to wrap up this opening season of the First Generation Aggies Podcast. This week we welcome current Texas A&M student, Irvin Ventura, to discuss his new book and topics of mental health, anxiety, and sharing one’s story.
Join Abel and Isaac in Episode 5, the final episode of the semester, on this journey with Irvin and learn how his book came into fruition, advice on managing mental health in college, and what it means to let your old self go. Who knows, maybe after listening you too will be inspired to use your talents to share your own story.
Timestamps:
4:39 – Get to know Irvin
6:49 – The beginnings of his book
21:11 – The motivation behind sharing his story
24:38 – Practices to help the mental health struggle
33:31 – Don’t get attached to your current self
37:47 – An opportunity to lead by example
Check out Irvin’s book:
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08CBMB2NR&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_6oHVFbZ90ED9Y
Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train!
Check them out here:
https://nwdrivetrain.com
Visit our website:
https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies
Follow us on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies
https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser
Listen here: https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4 -
First Generation Aggies: Ep 4 (featuring Nick Kilmer)
“It is better to have four quarters than 100 pennies,” a quote by FGA treasurer, Israel Villigran, that ties in perfectly with this episode’s topic: money. As college students, money is often the last topic we want to discuss or think about, but today we’re going there!
Join Abel and Israel in Episode 4 as they speak with Nick Kilmer, Assistant Director of the Money Education Center. As a former A&M student himself, Nick understands the money struggles students are facing and emphasizes the importance of opening up this conversation. Tune in to today’s episode for discussion on some of those financial questions everyone is contemplating, and then continue this conversation by scheduling your own appointment with the Money Education Center down below!
Timestamps:
4:40 – The Money Education Center in a nutshell
7:42 – Current projects Nick Kilmer is working on
14:37 – The fear of not being able to attend college
20:10 – The power of the Aggie Network
29:16 – Nick’s words of wisdom
Money Education Center Advising:
https://money.tamu.edu/ONE-ON-ONE-ADVISING
Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train!
Check them out here:
https://nwdrivetrain.com
Visit our website:
https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies
Follow us on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies
https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies
Credits:
Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser
Listen here: https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4