In this conversation, Sandra Park interviews Ashley Inocencio, a fourth year civil engineering student at UC Irvine, who shares her journey of graduating debt-free as a first-generation college student. They discuss the challenges and strategies Ashley employed to navigate college without financial support from her family, including applying for scholarships, internships, and her involvement in peer advising. Ashley reflects on her experiences at the SWE conference, her upcoming transition to a full-time engineering role, and offers valuable advice for future students facing similar challenges.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:05 Navigating College Choices
04:54 Financial Independence and Scholarships
07:47 Career Aspirations and Influences
10:21 Peer Advising Experience
13:06 SWE Conference Insights
15:55 Future Career Expectations
22:56 Pursuing Professional Credentials
25:14 Exciting Future Plans
26:24 Scholarship and Internship Strategies
28:53 The Importance of Experience
31:29 Resilience and Financial Independence
34:51 Future Aspirations and Giving Back
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