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First Cats Chats
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First Cats is a First-Generation college student community at the University of Arizona. On this podcast, we will discuss topics and resources that are pertinent to the first-gen experience. Join us every month for a new episode!
Episodes
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Surviving vs Thriving with Dr. Mada
Happy April, First Cats! We know how stressful finals season can be, so this month's podcast episode focuses on balancing school and life. In this episode, Dr. Mada, the new Life Management Counselor at BASC, will give you tips about balancing priorities, managing your stress, and combatting...
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Let's Be Honest with Lady Elli
Trigger Warning: This episode will discuss discrimination, racism, and micro-aggressions. Happy March, First Cats! This month, we bring you an episode centered around BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) experiences at a PWI (Predominantly White Institution). Our guest is fellow First…
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Celebrating Black History Month with Josh Hamilton
Happy February, First Cats! In this episode, we are celebrating Black History Month with the director of African American Student Affairs, Josh Hamilton. To learn more about African American American Student Affairs, visit: https://aasa.arizona.edu/ Want to learn more about Black History? Check…
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Meet Our Mentors with the Thrive Center Peer Mentors
Happy 2022, First Cats! In honor of January being National Mentoring Month, we are joined by three peer mentors at the Thrive Center to discuss their college experience, why they chose to be a mentor, and Imposter Syndrome. Are you interested in Thrive Center peer mentoring programs? Complete…
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Derwin Begay
Hi First Cats! This November, celebrate Native American Heritage Month and remember the true background of Thanksgiving. Derwin Begay, Strengths Coach at the Thrive Center, shares his insight about Native American Heritage Month, education, and resources. Below, you will find the resources...
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Unmuted: Discussing Emotional Awareness and Intelligence with Teejay Brown
Happy October, First Cats! This month, we are discussing Emotional Awareness and Intelligence with our guest, Teejay Brown. Teejay is the Associate Director of Persistence and Completion at Thrive Center. He is also a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision with a minor in…
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Academic Resilience with the Think Tank
Welcome Back, First Cats! Join us for our first episode of the fall semester as we discuss academic resilience with our guest Mattea Hanson, an Academic Skills Tutor from the Think Tank. To learn more about First Cats, visit: https://thrive.arizona.edu/first-cats To learn more about the Think…
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Insight & Advice from Our Alumni
Join us as we chat and catch up with a couple First Cats alumni from the University of Arizona.
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Conversations with WISE (Women in Science & Engineering)
In this episode, we have a conversation with WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) in honor of Women's History Month. Listen in and learn about WISE, how they support women in the sciences and the resources they offer.
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Getting to know First Cats & TRiO SSS
In this episode, you will hear from the program coordinators for First Cats and TRiO SSS as they share about their programs and the resources they offer for students.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
First Cats is a First-Generation college student community at the University of Arizona. On this podcast, we will discuss topics and resources that are pertinent to the first-gen experience. Join us every month for a new episode!
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