Episode Notes
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
