I AM FIRST Podcast Madison Bryan Barnes, Nakia Waters, Syed Mustafa Hassan

In our most recent podcast, Nakia Waters and Malcolm Priester discuss imposter syndrome and its impact on first-gen students academically and professionally.

Betty Aquino, Lex Lewis-Semien, and Melissa Bevacqua share unique stories about their first-generation college experiences and how they shaped their personality and character as they transitioned to professional life.   

In this episode, we talk to two first-generation professionals who work in higher education and explore their experiences as first-gen students and professionals. The episode is packed with advice and guidance for students and professionals who are US Residents and international students alike. 

In the pilot episode, the hosts introduce themselves and talk about their experiences as first-gen college students in the USA and abroad.