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First-Year and First-Gen College Student Jessenia: On her parents' support, asking for help, imposter syndrome, and getting into college

Your Keys to College

English - October 07, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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Previous Episode: An Interview with Rachana, a current university student, on navigating the admissions process
Next Episode: Ep. 27 - Tips for the College Application Activities List

Jessenia is a first-year college student and the first in her family to attend college. She sits down with Gina and Jen to talk about how important her parents' support was in her college journey, how she found mentors to help her with her application and financial aid, and gives us some insight on what her first 6 weeks of college has been like. Jessenia shares some great advice about handling imposter syndrome and using daily affirmations to be in the best mindset for college.

You can email Gina and Jen at [email protected]. We'll gladly pass any questions to Jessenia as well.

The book Jessenia mentioned on overcoming imposter syndrome is called "The Middle Finger Project," by Ash Ambirge.

Keep an eye out in December for Jessenia's podcast, Flip the Switch, on financial literacy and the college admissions process, coming soon in multiple languages!