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