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How to College: First Gen How To College
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We are first-generation college graduates that created How to College: First Gen in an effort to democratize education and information.
You will hear from high schoolers exploring the college admissions process, college students tackling the challenges of being among the first in their families to get to college, graduates that are opening doors to opportunities a college degree can provide, and parents of first gens that may be worried about what this all means.
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E124: A Reflection of HTC’s Journey and Final Farewell
In our final episode Shiv, Sandra, Luz, and Norma reflect on what the experience has been like being part of HTC, including lessons learned, key takeaways, favorite episodes, and what is next for the podcast.
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E123: The Significance of FLI Organizations in Higher Education
In this episode, Shiv explores the inspiring journey of Mohammed Ahmad, MIT Sloan MBA student and First Generation/Low Income Club president, as they discuss his upbringing in India, his remarkable achievements in a top undergraduate program, and his transition to the United States for graduate studies.
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E122: Finding fulfillment in Your Career
In this episode Luz chats with college grads Brenda and Jennifer about their career journeys and what they have found to be fulfilling from the jobs and/or industries they have been working in and the reasoning for making changes along the way.
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E121: Parenting the College Path
Get ready for an uplifting episode of How to College: First Gen. Host Sandra Fernandez sits down with the amazing Maria Ochoa-Chalico, a first-gen college student who has conquered incredible challenges and now shares her wisdom with others.
In this episode, Maria takes us on a journey through her own experience as a first-gen college student. She shares the ups and downs of navigating higher education as a single mother, and how she managed to overcome obstacles and achieve her dreams. Her journey reminds us that resilience and determination can lead to incredible success.
But Maria's story doesn't stop there! She also shares how she was able to apply the lessons she learned during her college journey to support her daughter through her own college application process. Maria emphasizes the importance of being there for your child and providing them with the guidance they need to thrive.
Maria shares the significance of understanding timelines, researching scholarships early on, and continuously seeking out resources throughout the process. Maria's firsthand experience and insights provide a wealth of knowledge for other parents who are embarking on this journey with their children.
Join us for this lively and informative episode as Sandra and Maria show us how the power of education and supportive parenting can create a brighter future. Whether you're a first-gen student, a parent, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.
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E120: Finding Mental Health Assistance on Campus
In this episode HTC intern Destiny chats with college student Layell about the importance of being able to pinpoint mental health resources on your campus and how it can potentially be essential to finding your new normal.
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E119: A Peak Into Work-Life Balance
In this episode Luz chats with Madeline who shares her journey from college/trade school to becoming a radiology technician and eventually an entrepreneur and how her work-life balance has been challenged and adapted to each stage of her life.
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Customer Reviews
Awesome!
One of my new fav shows!
Very relatable content
My favorite episode so far is the first episode of the Imposter Syndrome series because of how much I can relate to it. I can sincerely say that this episode helped me understand the many experiences and feelings I went through throughout my education, especially in high school. I never really knew how to explain how I felt or even why I felt the way I did in terms of feeling like I did not belong in a rigorous education setting or was not worthy enough, until I listened to this episode. Joseph did a wonderful job of honoring and respecting Karen’s experience while connecting it back to the concept of Imposter Syndrome to make it relatable to all kinds of listeners. I am excited for the second episode of this series!
Helpful and Engaging
This is such a well-done podcast! I love the variety of voices and experiences shared on this show. I also would buy an album of the soundtrack because the transition music is fantastic.