
A podcast for first generation students navigating college and beyond.
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Welcome back listeners! In this final installment of College, Cents, and Sensibility, we discuss some of our best and most important “last things” that we want students to know in their college journey. We also want all of our listeners to know that we have appreciated your support over the past three years and we thank everyone that helped our cause by participating in an interview, liking and sharing episodes, or leaving a supportive word. Good luck to all the amazing college students and we wish you the very best in all of your endeavors.
Hello listeners! Success in college often requires significant time, effort, and most importantly sacrifice. Many college students say that in order to earn strong grades and have success in college they have often sacrificed free time or time with friends or working and earning less money. In this episode, we talk about some things that students may have to sacrifice in order to be successful in college. We also talk about why the sacrifice is worth it! We hope you find this episode helpful and that you will share it with a friend.
Welcome back! In this all new episode, we discuss the newest change to the community college education. Starting in fall 2025, students at the community college will now have one general education pattern to follow for transfer to either the University of California or California State University systems. We briefly discuss the differences with this new general education pattern and also how it may benefit new and continuing students. As always please check in with a counselor to make sure you are taking the appropriate classes for your goals. Please also remember to like, share, or comment on this episode.
Hello listeners! At this time of the school year many college bound seniors are deciding what major to choose. We understand that for many this can be a difficult and anxiety inducing decision. In this new episode, we talk about the most important factors when deciding on a major. We share experiences from working with students and also tips on effective strategies for researching career fields. We hope you find this episode helpful and please remember to like, comment, and subscribe.
Welcome back listeners! We hope your spring semester is going well. As the semester draws to a close we wanted to reiterate why community college is great choice for most students and how you can get a great start to your journey. In this new episode, we share our thoughts on the benefits of the California community college system and how you can get the most out of your experience at the community college. We talk about major exploration, career support resources, and personal development opportunities that are available to you and how you use these tools to your advantage. We hope you find this episode useful and that you will share it with a friend.
In this episode, Yetunde and Emmanuel dive into why community college makes sense. Maybe you didn’t get into your top choice, or your financial aid package wasn’t what you expected. Whatever the reason, there are many valid reasons to pivot and community college might be the perfect path forward. Tune in as we explore why community college is not just a backup plan, but a smart and strategic choice.
Welcome back listeners! We hope you enjoyed your spring break and are sailing throughout the last weeks of spring semester. This is an especially exciting time as many students are receiving admissions decisions from colleges. In this two-part episode we talk about the important next steps to confirming your admission. We discuss what to expect from your chosen institution, submitting your final transcripts, how to be sure you meet the upcoming deadlines, and much more. Please be sure to listen to both parts of this episode and as always we hope you will like, comment, and subscribe. It helps us grow!
Welcome back listeners! We hope you enjoyed your spring break and are sailing throughout the last weeks of spring semester. This is an especially exciting time as many students are receiving admissions decisions from colleges. In this two-part episode we talk about the important next steps to confirming your admission. We discuss what to expect from your chosen institution, submitting your final transcripts, how to be sure you meet the upcoming deadlines, and much more. Please be sure to listen to both parts of this episode and as always we hope you will like, comment, and subscribe. It helps us grow!
Welcome back listeners! In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest choices students face, deciding which college or university to attend. From weighing financial aid offers to finding the right campus fit for you, we explore some important considerations when choosing your campus. Whether you are still on the fence or just need a little reassurance, this episode is here to help you make a confident and informed decision.
In this episode, we interview Ayami, a first generation college student who chose to take a gap year before embarking on her college path. Ayami’s profound journey of self-discovery, utilizing reflection and drawing from her diverse experiences led her to discover her passion for environmental engineering. While she initially dove headfirst into community college, she reflects on the potential pitfalls of this approach, suggesting that a more measured transition might have been beneficial. Throughout the episode, Ayami imparts key insights on cultivating a learning mindset, especially when tackling challenging subjects, emphasizing the importance of maintaining curiosity as a driving force for continuous growth and development. This episode is a must listen!