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 Season 2 Episodes


Episodes by Category
  • Academics
  • Career
  • College Process
  • Financing
  • Parents
  • Social Capital
  • Special Episode
  • Undocumented
  • Wellbeing
Episode 84: Transferring from a Community College to a University
College Process, Academics HTC 3/26/22 College Process, Academics HTC 3/26/22

Episode 84: Transferring from a Community College to a University

In this episode, Ginny sits down with junior student Tati to discuss her journey transitioning from a two year college to a four year university. Tati discusses how she felt before and after her transition and whether she would choose the same path again.

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Episode 82: Women we admire - A parent helping parents understand the college journey
Social Capital, Academics, Parents HTC 3/12/22 Social Capital, Academics, Parents HTC 3/12/22

Episode 82: Women we admire - A parent helping parents understand the college journey

In this episode we hear from fellow first gen and parent Blanca who reflects on her educational journey and how that led to her life’s mission of helping other parents understand the college journey.

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Episode 80: Recovering From a Bad Semester
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Episode 80: Recovering From a Bad Semester

In this episode, Ginny sits down with freshman student Kristy to talk about the adjustment for high school and college and how she has changed her study habits from first to second semester.

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Episode 70: Transferring Law Schools
Academics, Career HTC 11/20/21 Academics, Career HTC 11/20/21

Episode 70: Transferring Law Schools

In this episode we hear from fellow first gen Julio who discusses how he transferred from law school, his reasons, and ultimately how this decision changed the trajectory of his career and life.

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Episode 69: A Journey Into and Through a Law Career
Career, Academics HTC 11/13/21 Career, Academics HTC 11/13/21

Episode 69: A Journey Into and Through a Law Career

What do lawyers do? Why go to law school? In this episode we hear from fellow first gen Cindy who discusses what questions she asked herself to see if law was the right career for her, what skill set she learned in law school, and what she currently does as a civil litigator

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Episode 63: The Experience of Changing Your Major
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Episode 63: The Experience of Changing Your Major

We don’t always know what career path is right for us. In this episode we hear from fellow first gens that decided to change their majors in college to better align with their interests and how that experience unfolded.

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Episode 59: What’s it like to Study Abroad?
College Process, Social Capital, Academics HTC 9/4/21 College Process, Social Capital, Academics HTC 9/4/21

Episode 59: What’s it like to Study Abroad?

Learn about how studying abroad can transform your educational experience, what it’s like, and some examples on how to go about doing it yourself.

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  • June 2022
    • Jun 4, 2022 Episode 94: Finding Your Purpose to Live More Authentically Jun 4, 2022
  • May 2022
    • May 28, 2022 Episode 93: Law School - Is it worth it? May 28, 2022
    • May 21, 2022 Episode 92: Business School - Is the debt worth it? May 21, 2022
    • May 14, 2022 Episode 91: From Spanish Teacher to Instructional Designer May 14, 2022
    • May 7, 2022 Episode 90: What’s a career in Physical Therapy and is it worth it? May 7, 2022
  • April 2022
    • Apr 30, 2022 Episode 89: Navigating The Job Search - Internships and Full-Time Apr 30, 2022
    • Apr 23, 2022 Episode 88: With Decision Day Coming, Let’s Chat Financial Aid Apr 23, 2022
    • Apr 16, 2022 Episode 87: Building Your Side Hustle Apr 16, 2022
    • Apr 9, 2022 Episode 86: $80K of parent loans, was it worth it? Apr 9, 2022
    • Apr 2, 2022 Episode 85: Transferring to an HBCU Apr 2, 2022
  • March 2022
    • Mar 26, 2022 Episode 84: Transferring from a Community College to a University Mar 26, 2022
    • Mar 19, 2022 Episode 83: Women We Admire - Navigating Medical School Mar 19, 2022
    • Mar 12, 2022 Episode 82: Women we admire - A parent helping parents understand the college journey Mar 12, 2022
    • Mar 5, 2022 Episode 81: Navigating a Predominantly White Institution as a Black Muslim Woman Mar 5, 2022
  • February 2022
    • Feb 26, 2022 Episode 80: Recovering From a Bad Semester Feb 26, 2022
    • Feb 19, 2022 Episode 79: Preparing College Lists Feb 19, 2022
    • Feb 12, 2022 Episode 78: Introducing New Hosts Feb 12, 2022
    • Feb 5, 2022 Episode 77: Healthy Habits for First Gens Feb 5, 2022
  • January 2022
    • Jan 29, 2022 Episode 76: Building a Career in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jan 29, 2022
    • Jan 22, 2022 Episode 75: Student Involvement Jan 22, 2022
    • Jan 15, 2022 Episodes 73-74: Welcome our New Hosts Jan 15, 2022
    • Jan 8, 2022 Episode 72: Rural First Gens Jan 8, 2022
  • November 2021
    • Nov 27, 2021 Episode 71: First Gen Creatives Nov 27, 2021
    • Nov 20, 2021 Episode 70: Transferring Law Schools Nov 20, 2021
    • Nov 13, 2021 Episode 69: A Journey Into and Through a Law Career Nov 13, 2021
    • Nov 6, 2021 Episode 68: A Celebration of the First Generation College Student Experience Nov 6, 2021
  • October 2021
    • Oct 23, 2021 Episodes 66 & 67: The Stories of Our New Board Members Oct 23, 2021
    • Oct 16, 2021 Episode 65: Feeling the Pressure Oct 16, 2021
    • Oct 9, 2021 Episode 64: Building Wealth in Your 20s Oct 9, 2021
    • Oct 2, 2021 Episode 63: The Experience of Changing Your Major Oct 2, 2021
  • September 2021
    • Sep 21, 2021 Episode 62: From the Other Side: What Colleges Look for in Essays! Sep 21, 2021
    • Sep 18, 2021 Episode 61: Writing the College Essay Sep 18, 2021
    • Sep 11, 2021 Episode 60: Letters of Recommendation Sep 11, 2021
    • Sep 4, 2021 Episode 59: What’s it like to Study Abroad? Sep 4, 2021
  • August 2021
    • Aug 28, 2021 Episode 58: First Gen Fly-Ins Aug 28, 2021
    • Aug 20, 2021 Episode 57: “I’m First, and I’m Proud” Aug 20, 2021
    • Aug 14, 2021 Episode 56: A Celebration of Giving Back to the First Gen Community (Anniversary Episode) Aug 14, 2021
    • Aug 7, 2021 Episode 55: Building a Community of Support Aug 7, 2021

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