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Welcome to DiscountEDU, a podcast where Dallas Thurman, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Aryn Honaker talk about their experiences as first-generation low-income students (FGLI) at Northwestern.

  1. 05/27/2025

    Ep. 8: Unlocking the world through study abroad

    Join host Dallas and special guests Simone Garber and Jenny Aguilar as they discuss and explore what it’s like studying abroad as FGLI students. From overcoming financial and cultural barriers to embracing new perspectives and personal growth, they share stories about making the most of their global education. A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted and edited by Dallas Thurman.

  2. 12/04/2024

    Ep. 7: Trump won the election. What's next for FGLI students?

    Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Valentina and Aryn as they unpack Trump’s re-election and discuss what it means for FGLI students at Northwestern and beyond. They cover the impact of policies like Project 2025, the challenges of educational funding and how FGLI communities can stay resilient.

  3. 05/28/2024

    Ep. 6: Intersectionality - Latine & FGLI

    Episode Notes Join hosts Jezel and Valentina as they share how their first-generation, lower-income and Latina identities intersect at Northwestern and beyond.  Are you interested in sharing how your ethnic/racial background interacts with your identity as a first-gen and/or low-income student at Northwestern? Please reach out to us– Valentina’s email is valentinaparra2027@u.Northwestern.edu. A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Jezel Martinez and Valentina Parra. Edited by Dallas Thurman. Cover art by Olivia Abeyta. Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern

  4. 05/27/2024

    Ep. 5: Intersectionality - Black & FGLI

    Episode Notes Special episode! Join hosts Dallas and Aryn as they share how their first-generation, lower-income, and Black identities intersect at Northwestern and beyond. Are you interested in sharing how your ethnic/racial background interacts with your identity as a first-gen and/or low-income student at Northwestern? Please reach out to us– valentinaprvsr@gmail.com A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman. Cover art by Olivia Abeyta. Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern

  5. 05/27/2024

    Ep. 4: Advice to Prospective FGLIs

    Episode Notes Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Aryn and Valentina as they discuss what to consider when committing to Northwestern as a FGLI student. They cover special programs like SES, what side of campus to live on, choosing a major and what it’s like being so close to a big city like Chicago. A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman. Cover art by Olivia Abeyta. Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern

  6. 04/30/2024

    Ep. 3: Applying to College

    Episode Notes Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Aryn, and Valentina as they reflect on their college application journey as FGLI students. They cover choosing colleges, acceptance reactions, getting that financial aid package, and writing essays. A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman. Cover art by Olivia Abeyta. Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern

  7. 03/06/2024

    Ep. 2: Transitions to a Big 10, Continued

    Episode Notes Join hosts Dallas, Jezel, Aryn, and Valentina in their second episode of DiscountEDU, part two of their first episode. They discuss adjusting to the academic rigor of the school, switching up routines, and dealing with PWI/socioeconomic culture shocks. A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman. Cover art by Olivia Abeyta. Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern

  8. 02/28/2024

    Ep. 1: Transitions to Big Ten Pt. 1

    Welcome to DiscountEDU, a podcast all about the first-generation lower-income (FGLI) student experience at Northwestern University. Join hosts Dallas Thurman, Jezel Martinez, Aryn Honaker, and Valentina Parra for their first episode as they dive into their transition from high school to a Big 10 university. A North by Northwestern podcast. This episode was hosted by Aryn Honaker, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Dallas Thurman. Edited by Dallas Thurman. Cover art by Olivia Abeyta. Follow North by Northwestern: Instagram – @northbynorthwestern X – @nbn_tweets Tik Tok – @northbynorthwestern

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Welcome to DiscountEDU, a podcast where Dallas Thurman, Jezel Martinez, Valentina Parra, and Aryn Honaker talk about their experiences as first-generation low-income students (FGLI) at Northwestern.

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  • Creator
    North by Northwestern
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 North by Northwestern
  • Show Website
    DiscountEDU