The Podcast That Gets Freshman to Graduation

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Feb. 18, 2023

Nico Morales: From Addict to Author - Substance Abuse and Transformation

Claiming sobriety from the depths of rock bottom, Nico Morales experienced the power of transformation. "I have learned to claim the term 'addict' with some positivity to it - I have acquired a better advantage and I have to be intentional about what I'm doing." - Nico Morales Nico Morales is an international published author, public speaker, small business owner, and recovering addict from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has a bachelor's degree in Education. Nico Morales was introduced to substa...
Guest: Nico Morales
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Jan. 17, 2023

Balancing Preferences & Priorities: Darrell Horn's College Journey

Today, I'm excited to have Darrell Horn on the show. Darrell shares his college journey, discussing the challenges of balancing personal preferences and academic priorities. **Key Takeaways from Darrell's College Journey:** - 🎓 **Embrace Mistakes:** As freshmen, making mistakes is inevitable, and that's okay. It's crucial to understand that failure is a part of the learning process. What truly matters is how you bounce back from those mistakes and grow from them. - 🌟 **Purpose-Driven De...
Guest: Darrell Horn
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Dec. 31, 2022

Academic Endurance, Overcoming Challenges, and Self-Reflection with Ahmara Watson

Struggling to balance a double major, a job, and extracurriculars, Ahmara Watson discovers her strength is endurance as she navigates her way through the overwhelming expectations of college life. "Knowing what you can get out of it helps push you through. I think that being able to overwork myself and power through, even when I'm tired or overwhelmed, has been a strength that I've discovered in college." Ahmara Watson is a 2nd-year student at San Diego State University (SDSU) double majoring...
Guest: Ahmara Watson
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Nov. 8, 2022

Academic Survival Trailer

When your dreams of a better future are tied to a college degree, the struggle to achieve that dream becomes an epic tale of courage and determination, especially if you're a 1st generation college student. "So going to college, I was really excited because at first, you're just building up. Oh, you're going to go to college! But then I was also like, okay. Now I'm on my own. Now what?" "When I think of my own journey, when it comes to my mental health in college, college was a tough time." "...
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