Episode 5: Navigating the Immigrant & First-generation Experience

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