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Diary of the First Gen Journey

Diary of the First Gen Journey

Hosted by: Anyelis Cordero & Sara Diaz

Welcome to the Diary of the First Gen Journey where we hold space for first-gens to share their diverse experiences. We talk all things that come with the first-gen experience like the guilt, imposter syndrome,...

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E17 - Juliana's Many Firsts - Bachelor's, Master's, Licensed Therapists & More

Season #4

Dear First Gens, All season we've talked to current college students about their experience and in this final episode of the season, we bring you Juliana, who graduated this year with her Masters in Clinical Mental...
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E16 - Ralph's Journey from Haiti to SPU, from Gap Year to Social Work Path

Season #4

Dear First Gens, This episode with Ralph, a first gen college student in his junior year at Saint Peter's University will pull at your heartstrings. Ralph shares his journey of being born in Haiti, migrating to the...
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E15 - Nick Starts His First Gen College Journey

Season #4

Dear First Gens, Most of our episodes are from first gens who share their college experience in retrospect. In this special episode, we hear from Nicholas Marshalls who started his first year at NJIT this Fall 2022!...
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E14 - Rachel Keeps It Real: The Emotional Highs & Lows of Being a First Gen College Student

Season #4

Dear First Gens, This Season we're highlighting the stories of current first generation college students.  In this episode, we hear from Rachel Perez, a Cuban immigrant and the 2020 Cuban American Alliance for...
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E13 - Celebrating the First Generation College Student Journey

Season #4

Dear First Gens, Welcome to Season 4 of Diary of the First Gen Journey! November 8th is National First Generation College Celebration Day, honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The...
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