From the First to the Future: Karla’s Path as a First-Gen Student

iScholar Dive with Hoang and Eshani
13/11/2025 35 min Episodio 25

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In this episode, we sit down with Karla Rojas Garcia, a first-generation PhD student who shares the challenges, and defining moments that shaped her journey into higher education. From navigating middle school, high school, and college with no roadmap to balancing cultural expectations and personal dreams, her story reminds us of the resilience and determination behind every first-gen success.

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