Podcast
First Gen Table Talks
Hosted by First Generation Students · EN
This podcast is to inform people (students, parents, professors) about what is First-Generation and the importance of knowing what it is and how people benefit from being first gen. There will be several episodes talking about mental health, minorities being in predominantly white institutions, transition from high school to college. As well as having guests in the show to share their experiences and stories of being a first gen student.
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Combating Finals
2w ago00:26:46Tap to summarizeJoin us as we are joined by two very special guest from the Tech Learning Center! We will talk about all thing's finals, such as preparing for finals, good study tools and methods, as well as how to get prepared for finals in the future!
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Spring Recap
Apr 100:04:07Tap to summarizeJoin the host, Oscar Perez, as he recaps what all has gone on since the beginning of the Spring Semester until now!
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Laughing out of the Semester
Dec 300:12:45Tap to summarizeJoin us, as we are joined by two very special guest, who will share some more comedic/humorous stories as their time here as students! This episode will wrap up the Fall 2025 Semester with laughter before finals begin!
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College: Expectations vs. Reality
Nov 1900:26:38Tap to summarizeJoin the host, alongside a very special guest, in a fun episode of college expectations vs reality. What was an expectation they had coming into college that turned out to not be true, and even things such as stuff that did come true!
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The First To Do It
Nov 300:31:32Tap to summarizeToday marks the start of First-Gen Week! Join us on First-Gen Table Talks as we invite three very special guest who talk us through their experiences as a First-Gen Student. From their success, their pride, and their struggles and battles of being a First-Generation Student. Get to know our guest a little more and possibly even take away something after hearing what they have to say about being First-Gen!
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Step Back, Relax
Apr 30, 202500:15:16Tap to summarizeWith finals creeping up on us, we understand how stressful that can be, but don't worry! Join us as we talk the importance of taking care of your mental health! And different ways to challenge stress during finals week!
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A Long Journey Coming to an End
Apr 16, 202500:24:05Tap to summarizeHello! Join us on this episode of First-Gen Table Talks as we are joined by two Tech Seniors as we look back on their past four years in college, the struggles they faced but the memories they made along the way as well! They also give their insights of being a graduating First-Generation college student and give advice to other first-generation college students from their own personal experiences! And congrats to all of the graduating Spring 2025 Seniors!
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Climbing The Academic Ladder - Grad School
Mar 12, 202500:51:23Tap to summarizeJoin me the host, Oscar Perez, as we have two very special guest on today's episode which is all about graduate school! Two graduate students will both share their own personal experiences and opinions when it comes to anything graduate school related. Whether you are a first-year student, or a senior about the graduate from your undergrad, if you want to know more about graduate school this episode is for you!
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We All #RiseTogether
Feb 26, 202500:14:03Tap to summarizeJoin in on our podcast as this week's episode is about Women's History Month, and to be more specific, Women's Week at ATU. Two very special guest join us as we converse about the theme of this year's Women's Week, experiences/challenges they have faced, and more. Make sure to check out the Women's Week schedule for more information!
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It's All About YOU@ATU
Feb 12, 202500:14:24Tap to summarizeTis the season, but not of giving, but rather of getting, getting sick that is. Join us on our podcast today as we have two of the Health and Wellness Center's Peer Health Advocates come onto the podcast and discuss more about themselves and the services offered at the Health and Wellness Center. You may learn something new you didn't know before and could definitely benefit you, both physically and mentally, to utilize their resources!
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