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First Generation Aggies

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by Abel Guerra & Isaac Valdez

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9 episodes

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Navigating life in college can seem overwhelming at times especially as a first generation college student or high school student contemplating the decision to further their education. Join Texas A&M students, Abel Guerra and Isaac Valdez, each week as they share their experiences, and discuss topics related to academic success, degree opportunities, and more. Each episode features ways to strengthen your skills and grow as a successful student; from resume workshops to inspiring guests who will share their stories and motivations behind pursuing a college degree.

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April 2, 2021

First Generation Aggies: Ep 9 (featuring Alex Zavala)

Many students often reflect on their time in college with many tips and advice they wish they had known as a freshman. In this episode, we hope to offer up some of these tips to share with you now to make your remaining years in college a breeze. This week we welcome a special guest, Alex Zavala, our Podcast Outreach Coordinator to offer her take and personal college experiences. Join Abel and Alex in Episode 9, to hear 5 tips from college students themselves on ways to make your college experience more successful. Timestamps: 02:13 – New giveaway info! 03:13 – Tip #1 Sit in front of the classroom 05:41 – Tip #2 Stay organized 08:02 – Tip #3 Free tutoring/office hours 11:29 – Tip #4 Career Center 14:09 – Tip #5 Campus organizations Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train! Check them out here: <a href="https://nwdrivetrain.com/">https://nwdrivetrain.com</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies">https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies</a> Follow us on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies">https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies</a> Credits: Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser Listen here: <a href="https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4">https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4</a>

March 4, 2021

First Generation Aggies: Ep 8 (featuring Diana Reyna)

What started out as a small fundraising activity during her early years of college, ended up becoming a major success that changed her life. All thanks to one great idea, the support of family and friends, lots of hard work, the Aggie network, and really good cheesecake! This week’s guest, Diana Reyna, knows firsthand what it’s like to turn her talent into a business in order to support herself and her education. Join Abel and Isaac in Episode 8, to hear more of Diana’s story and to follow the journey of her business, Pastelitos, that she started while attending Texas A&M University. Timestamps: 02:44 – Diana’s first-gen experience 03:51 – About Pastelitos homemade cheesecakes 06:42 – The business journey 15:44 – Diana’s advice on starting a business 18:30 – The future of Pastelitos 25:15 – The impact Pastelitios has made Check out Pastelitos Co: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastelitosco/">https://www.instagram.com/pastelitosco/</a> Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train! Check them out here: <a href="https://nwdrivetrain.com/">https://nwdrivetrain.com</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies">https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies</a> Follow us on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies">https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies</a> Credits: Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser Listen here: <a href="https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4">https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4</a>

February 16, 2021

First Generation Aggies: Ep 7 (featuring Christian Newton)

“Make it a great day or not the choice is yours.” These are words that this week’s guest, Christian Newton, strives to live out each day. Whether it be balancing school as a first generation college student, beginning his freshman year virtually in light of a pandemic, or navigating the journey of running for class president, he never loses sight of his power to keep life extraordinary. Join Abel and Isaac in Episode 7, to learn more about Christian’s college experience, his current campaign for sophomore class president, and his hopes for change this year at Texas A&M. Timestamps: 02:39 – Christian’s first-gen experience 06:12 – Motivations to attend college 08:27 – Starting freshman year virtually 12:08 – The importance of self advocacy 13:12 – Class president election process 16:29 – Christian’s current campaign Special thanks to Northwest Drive Train! Check them out here: <a href="https://nwdrivetrain.com/">https://nwdrivetrain.com</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies">https://firstgenaggies.wixsite.com/firstgenaggies</a> Follow us on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/firstgenaggies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies">https://twitter.com/firstgenaggies</a> Credits: Intro/Outro Music produced by Venuser Listen here: <a href="https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4">https://youtu.be/mHTJ4ug-2_4</a>

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What is First Generation Aggies?: Navigating life in college can seem overwhelming at times especially as a first generation college student or high school student contemplating the decision to further their education.

Join Texas A&M students, Abel Guerra and Isaac Valdez, each week as they share their experiences, and discuss topics related to academic success, degree opportunities, and more.

Each episode features ways to strengthen your skills and grow as a successful student; from resume workshops to inspiring guests who will share their stories and motivations behind pursuing a college degree.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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