36 episodes

For The Generation is a podcast that discusses the various tactics of being a first-generation student. Essentially, our goal is to bridge a connection of first-generation students to the world. We hope to promote awareness of the community that these students have and create a comfortable space to share their unique individual stories . “For the Generation” will touch on a diverse group of students to embrace different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. With doing so, listeners will have an opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of the lives of first-gens

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

For The Generation is a podcast that discusses the various tactics of being a first-generation student. Essentially, our goal is to bridge a connection of first-generation students to the world. We hope to promote awareness of the community that these students have and create a comfortable space to share their unique individual stories . “For the Generation” will touch on a diverse group of students to embrace different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. With doing so, listeners will have an opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of the lives of first-gens

    For The Gen Chats

    For The Gen Chats

    Hey, Generators join us and catch up on the random stuff we have been up to! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/

    • 21 min
    First-Gen Spotlight with Jordan Pace

    First-Gen Spotlight with Jordan Pace

    Hey, Generators join us as we interview Jordan Pace for our First Gen Spotlight! Listen in as she tells us about her first-gen experience at LMU and how her new business Pa Dekwa is going! Jordan Pace is currently a middle school art teacher in the Long Beach Unified School District and an entrepreneur. She graduated from LMU in 2020 with her Bachelor's in Studio Art with a double minor in Education and Art History. She received her Master's in Educational Administration and Policy in 2021. While at LMU, Jordan worked as a Peer Facilitator for First To Go and was RHA’s Director of Service and Justice. Her entrepreneurial spirit has existed in many hustles, but she has taken an enormous step forward as an entrepreneur by opening her own coffee shop in Southern California. (LET HER PLUG CAFE)

    Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ 

    Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ 

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen 

    Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

    Guest:

    Jordan Pace

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gewel.yw/

     

    https://www.instagram.com/pa.dekwa/

    Follow Us! …but not too closely 

    Alexa Gomez

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/



    Natalia Velasco

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/



    Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] 

    Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

    • 36 min
    For The Gen Spring Updates

    For The Gen Spring Updates

    Hey Generators, we've missed you! We're happy to be back for the spring semester! Join us and catch up on all the latest happenings around LMU and what we've been up to. Bye see you soon!

     

    Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ 

    Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ 

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen 

    Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

    Follow Us! …but not too closely 

    Alexa Gomez

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/



    Natalia Velasco

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/



    Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] 

    Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

    • 28 min
    First To Career

    First To Career

    In this episode, First to career, we get valuable career advice from Simone Jackson. Simone works in Career and Professional Development as the Associate Director of Graduate Programs and Education Professions at LMU. Join us as we talk career advice, internships, and how to face the job market. 

    Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ 

    Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ 

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen 

    Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

    Guest:

    Simone Jackson  

    Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonejackson24?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

    Follow Us! …but not too closely 

    Alexa Gomez

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/



    Natalia Velasco

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/



    Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] 

    Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

    • 49 min
    First Gen in Stem

    First Gen in Stem

    In this episode, First Gen in Stem we interview Zoe Zidon who is a sophomore mechanical engineering major. She is the Student engagement lead for the Undocumented Student Support Services (USSS), a Peer facilitator for the FTG community, and the Secretary for Resilience.

     

    Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ 

    Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ 

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen 

    Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

    Guest:

    Zoe Zidon 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_hey_1ts_zo3_/

    Follow Us! …but not too closely 

    Alexa Gomez

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/



    Natalia Velasco

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/



    Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] 

    Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

    • 40 min
    Unpacking Self-Love: Navigating College as a First-Gen

    Unpacking Self-Love: Navigating College as a First-Gen

    In this heartfelt episode of For The Generation, we delve deep into the empowering world of self-love as experienced by first-generation college students. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these trailblazers in pursuit of higher education.

    Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ 

    Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ 

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen 

    Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 

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    Follow Us! …but not too closely 

    Alexa Gomez

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/



    Natalia Velasco

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/



    Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] 

    Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/ 

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    • 34 min

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