Simply trying to make academia more accessible. Follow along with me, a first-gen Latina, who graduates this December. I'll be asking students and adults their life experiences based on research I have conducted!
Can we call ourselves second years yet? With Lonni
Welcome to season two!
5 Feb 2025
Can prejudice and discrimination be reduced?
I call this one a mini psychology lesson discussion prejudice, discrimination, and reverse discrimination. Listen along as I give the definition and then rant for a few minutes. Check your inputs and outputs and remember to take a break as long as you come back!
31 Dec 2024
Multicultural Parenting and the Art of Curiosity; SVP
Instagram page for Sigrid Vendrell-Polanco
https://www.instagram.com/prof_vp?igsh=dGFsNnRubGk5MXoy (https://www.instagram.com/prof_vp?igsh=dGFsNnRubGk5MXoy)
Articles she's written
https://racism.org/articles/law-and-justice/practice-of-law/11492-luminarias-an (https://racism.org/articles/law-and-justice/practice-of-law/11492-luminarias-an)
https://hnba.com/latinacommission/#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20Latinas%20represent%209.2%25%20of,lawyers%20in%20the%20United%20States (https://hnba.com/latinacommission/#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20Latinas%20represent%209.2%25%20of,lawyers%20in%20the%20United%20States)
https://law.stmarytx.edu/academics/faculty/sigrid-vendrell-polanco/ (https://law.stmarytx.edu/academics/faculty/sigrid-vendrell-polanco/)
10 Dec 2024
Pequeños Negocios, Grandes Sueños
Jaime discusses the importance of supporting small businesses in San Antonio, highlighting local gems like Jaime's Place and Barrio Barista.
11 Nov 2024
Semester one: A First Gen Journey
To hear about Sofia's first-gen experience start the audio at 28:53 . I hope you enjoy this episode of Let's Start the Conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/lstcapodcast/
22 Jul 2024
Reclaiming herself with hair, this is SJ
Listen along to how hair helped SJ discover who she is. How her HBCU was a step forward in embracing the amazing culture she comes from. This is SJ
24 Jun 2024
The first month at UofI
I talk about the application process for summer research and the beginnings of the research I'm conducting this summer! Listen along and follow us on Instagram!
11 Jun 2024
LEAD with Mary- Immersion Program '24
I was given the experience to do an immersion program that focused on immigration. This topic is close to my heart and will drive the person who I want to be. If you are interested in wanting to learn more or want to hear the experiences of my fellow peers, let me know. I hope you enjoy and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
23 May 2024
Season Finale with Dr. Meca
Listen to my mentor Dr. Meca and I's conversation on research and how we got our project started.
3 May 2024
Ep 5: Bicultural Identity Integration - Distance w/ Julie
Listen now! Let me know what y'all thought about the episode.
27 Apr 2024
Ep 4: Bicultural Idenity Integration- Conflict w/ Liliana
Listen now to Liliana's episode. We talk about how she's navigated her cultural streams. I hope you were able to enjoy this episode.
18 Apr 2024
Ep 3: Cultural Endorsement w/ Arely
Listen to Arely's story on how she embraces her culture and the difficulties that come with it.
10 Apr 2024
Ep 2: U.S. Heritage Endorsement w/ Gianluca
Gianluca is a rising senior majoring in mechanical engineering. He offers a unique experience coming from El Salvador to studying in the states. Listen now!
5 Apr 2024
Ep 1: Familismo w/ Mel
Welcome to the first episode of Let's Start the Conversation. I hope you enjoy the episode and see you next week!
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