For 13 years, Mr. Buckman motivated and challenged 7,000 students at UT Arlington to exceed their expectations. His efforts led to a teaching award and multiple university recognitions.
His students loved his stories about people whose backgrounds were like theirs. The subjects of his stories all had great impact on their families, communities, and society.
If you attend or are a graduate of a public university, then you are the target audience for this podcast. Real Stories with Mike Buckman should be on your weekly podcast schedule, particularly if you are a first-generation student.
This is the final of three common challenges faced by many first-generation college students when they transition from college to the professional workforce.
Just like the prior 19 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it.
If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have learned all 140 success strategies in this 20-podcast series.
Yes, your toolbox will have 140 success strategies.
Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree.
By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.
22 Jan 2026
Episode 26 Lack of Role Models
This is the second of three common challenges faced by many first-generation college students when they transitionfrom college to the professional workforce.
Just like the prior 18 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it.
If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have already learned 133 success strategies.
The entire 20-segment series will fill your toolbox with 140 strategies.
Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree.
By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.
22 Jan 2026
Episode 25: Limited Access to Career Guidance
This is the first of three common challenges faced by many first-generation college students when they transitionfrom college to the professional workforce.
Just like the prior 17 podcasts of this series, this podcast will discuss a particular challenge and recommend seven strategies to successfully navigate or manage it.
If you are listening to this series in sequence, at the end of this podcast you will have already learned 126 success strategies.
The entire 20-segment series will fill your toolbox with 140 strategies.
Always remember, my goal is aligned with yours. We are both committed to you being successful in your pursuit of a college degree.
By understanding these challenges and utilizing these strategies you can be successful.
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