1st Generación
1st Generación
Samuel Alvarado
Being a 1st generation Latinx college student can be a difficult journey. This podcast is a compilation of my experiences and advice gained throughout the past six years that helped me become a successful high school, community college, and university student.
Ep 5: Law School (feat. Maria Escobar)
Conversations and encouragements with a first generation law-tina, Maria Escobar. In this interview we discuss navigating the 3-year journey of law school, family struggles, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of mental health.
Aug 11, 2020
22 min
Ep 4: Why I love and hate community college
My experience at community college was overwhelmingly positive. In retrospect, I realize that going straight to university after high school might've been more beneficial for me. In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of choosing community college over a 4-year university.
Aug 7, 2020
17 min
Ep 3: High School Trill pt. II
In this episode we continue exploring my 4 recommendations for high school students and discuss getting involved in the community and finding mentors that are willing to guide you in the middle of the chaos caused by the pandemic.
Jul 29, 2020
15 min
Ep 2: High School Trill pt. I
How can you have a trill high school experience on your path to college and beyond? It really isn't about how smart you are or how high your ACT score is. It's about how hard you're willing to work. In this episode, we talk about building an academic mindset and taking our gaze off of popularity.
Jul 22, 2020
16 min
Ep 1: You vs. College
¿Vale la pena? With rapid changes and transitions to the entire world...is college still worth it? In this episode we explore the inner mechanisms of dreams and passions and if the path to college aligns with You.
Jul 13, 2020
18 min
Intro
Jul 13, 2020
2 min