22 - Gaby

Meet the first guest of season two: Gaby. Recording for the first time over video chat, Gaby tells her story about what it was like growing up first gen in a borough in New York City, spending summers with family in the Dominican Republic and the experiences and culture shock of moving to and living in Chicago, Illinois. She also recounts the details of the obstacles and struggles she had to endure as a graduate student working towards her Ph.D. Check out Gaby’s episode to hear her story and find out why the month of February left a bit of a traumatic impression. – To read Gaby’s article, follow the link below. https://www.science.org/content/article/my-ph-d-qualifying-exam-was-nightmare-i-m-not-letting-it-define-me – Follow the podcast on Instagram at @cafewithstrangers for updates and more. And if you’re interested in being part of the podcast, no matter where in the country you are, send an email over to [email protected]. – Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).