Episode 5: Navigating the Immigrant & First-generation Experience

11/07/2023 31 min Episodio 5
Episode 5: Navigating the Immigrant & First-generation Experience

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Brislenny Alvarez, Emely Hernandez, and Tanuja Ramchal explore the immigrant and first-generation experience.
Topics discussed:

Barriers that immigrant and first-gen students face
Dealing with family expectations, immigrant guilt, and the pressure of leading the way
How to navigate multiple identities, feeling like a misfit, and the "in-between" place
The advantage of being an immigrant/first-generation and tapping into your superpower
How to avoid burnout and get support from appropriate sources

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