Synopsis
For The Generation is a podcast that discusses the various tactics of being a first-generation student. Essentially, our goal is to bridge a connection of first-generation students to the world. We hope to promote awareness of the community that these students have and create a comfortable space to share their unique individual stories . For the Generation will touch on a diverse group of students to embrace different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. With doing so, listeners will have an opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of the lives of first-gens
Episodes
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The Last Summer
06/07/2024 Duration: 30minCatch us talking about a little bit of this and a little bit of that. You won’t find any spoilers over here in the description. Alright, someone loses an eye but we won’t tell you when. Anyways let us know what you think. Were Alexa’s bangs banging, why’d she get rid of them? Is Natalia’s job as juicy as her juice? We’d love to know, like actually. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p
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Career Updates: Where are we headed?
23/06/2024 Duration: 27minHey, Generators join us as we take you along our future career plans for this summer and beyond graduation! Listen as we talk about our last summer of college plans, internship updates, and what we plan on pursuing beyond our time at LMU. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - / forthegen Tiktok - / forthegen Youtube - / @forthegeneration808 Twitter - / forthegen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - / itsalexagomez LinkedIn - / alexa-i-gomez Natalia Velasco Instagram - / nataliaavelascoo LinkedIn - / natalia-velasco-17852922a Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - / @xocozn Instagram - / papachurro_ LinkedIn - / angel-vilchis-a98777179
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Study Abroad: First Gen Edition Featuring Jessica Garcia
23/06/2024 Duration: 43minHey, Generators join us as we interview Jessica Garcia on the First Gen Study Abroad Experience! Tune in as she gives us the insight on her position as a Study Abroad Program Advisor at LMU, what it's like to Study Abroad as a First Gen Student, and more! Jessica Garcia is a Study Abroad Program Advisor. She joined LMU in June 2021 as the Student Development Specialist of the Ignacio Student Support Services Program, a program for first-generation and low-income students. Before LMU, Jessica worked at UCLA, working at both the Transfer Student Center and the First Year Experience Office. She started her higher education career at the Financial Aid Office at USC. She has extensive experience in developing and implementing transformative education programs for underrepresented students. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - http
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For The Gen Chats
22/03/2024 Duration: 21minHey, Generators join us and catch up on the random stuff we have been up to! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/
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First-Gen Spotlight with Jordan Pace
09/03/2024 Duration: 36minHey, Generators join us as we interview Jordan Pace for our First Gen Spotlight! Listen in as she tells us about her first-gen experience at LMU and how her new business Pa Dekwa is going! Jordan Pace is currently a middle school art teacher in the Long Beach Unified School District and an entrepreneur. She graduated from LMU in 2020 with her Bachelor's in Studio Art with a double minor in Education and Art History. She received her Master's in Educational Administration and Policy in 2021. While at LMU, Jordan worked as a Peer Facilitator for First To Go and was RHA’s Director of Service and Justice. Her entrepreneurial spirit has existed in many hustles, but she has taken an enormous step forward as an entrepreneur by opening her own coffee shop in Southern California. (LET HER PLUG CAFE) Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twit
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For The Gen Spring Updates
19/02/2024 Duration: 28minHey Generators, we've missed you! We're happy to be back for the spring semester! Join us and catch up on all the latest happenings around LMU and what we've been up to. Bye see you soon! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachurro_/
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First To Career
30/10/2023 Duration: 49minIn this episode, First to career, we get valuable career advice from Simone Jackson. Simone works in Career and Professional Development as the Associate Director of Graduate Programs and Education Professions at LMU. Join us as we talk career advice, internships, and how to face the job market. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Simone Jackson Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonejackson24?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfoli
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First Gen in Stem
13/10/2023 Duration: 40minIn this episode, First Gen in Stem we interview Zoe Zidon who is a sophomore mechanical engineering major. She is the Student engagement lead for the Undocumented Student Support Services (USSS), a Peer facilitator for the FTG community, and the Secretary for Resilience. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Zoe Zidon Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_hey_1ts_zo3_/ Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsalexagomez/ Natalia Velasco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nataliaavelascoo/ Angel Vilchis [looking for paid gigs too] Portfolio - https://xocozin.myportfolio.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULMw7js2tJZAdD7CX4Mlzw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papachu
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Unpacking Self-Love: Navigating College as a First-Gen
28/09/2023 Duration: 34minIn this heartfelt episode of For The Generation, we delve deep into the empowering world of self-love as experienced by first-generation college students. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these trailblazers in pursuit of higher education. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Helpful Websites: https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/new-state-of-mind-youth-mental-health-guide?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=awareness&campaignid=18912386306&adgroupid=148672787492&adid=634527588411&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyNSoBhA9EiwA5aYlb3ujSMrvPrjt95ikYzGmN2owNQH5MoDi04LkmUnZQCVObj6GClNtOxoCCt8QAvD_BwE https://eelslap.com/ Follow Us! …but not too closely Alexa Gomez Instagram - https://w
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The First Gen Experience at Brown University
14/09/2023 Duration: 40minIn this episode, we take a look into the first-generation experience at Brown with an interview of Sophia Ordoñez. She is currently a Junior at Brown University and is double majoring in Economics and Public Health. She’s the Campus Engagement Coordinator for the Latinx Student Union, Financial Chair for the Public Health Departmental Undergraduate Group, Secretary for the Latinx Program House @ Brown, Treasurer for First Gens @ Brown, an analyst in the Healthcare Investment Group, and an undergraduate researcher in the Brown School of Public Health. Listen as we get to know more about her and her college experience so far! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Sophia Ordoñez Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophia.ordonezz/ Follow Us! …bu
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New Character Unlocked
11/08/2023 Duration: 38minHi Generators! Join us as we unlock a new character for this season! They're really great and you’ll love them! You’ll understand why it took us so long to show them on camera. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 0:00 Hi 1:36 Pink Panther 4:19 Ant and the Aardvark 6:06 Betty Boop 7:38 Tom and Jerry 10:18 Tweety 11:09 TMNT 11:39 Snoopy 13:54 Babar 16:46 Woody Woodpecker 19:28 Frog and Toad 21:23 Rupert 22:04 The Muppets & Elton John 22:37 ALF 24:03 Curious George 25:39 Garfield 28:05 Bear Necessities 29:06 Fantasia 30:23 Winnie the Pooh 33:09 Wizards of Waverly Place 33:34 Phineas and Ferb 34:14 Lilo and Stitch 35:08 Surf’s Up 36:09 Bambi 37:03 That’s all folks!
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For The Gen International : Germany Edition
18/07/2023 Duration: 28minIn this episode, we start of our summer season AKA season 5.5. Listen as we talk about our Germany trip and our summer plans ! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com
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Grad School and Beyond First-Gen Through the Years | S5E8 For The Generation Podcast
30/04/2023 Duration: 34minIn this episode, we kick off the last episode of the First-Gen Through the Years series featuring Emil Sol. Emil Sol is currently the Program Coordinator of the Center for Service and Justice at Loyola High School of Los Angeles, his alma mater. He is also a graduate of LMU’s class of 2022 where he earned his Bachelor's in Spanish. He is also set to earn his Master's in Educational Studies from LMU this May. While at LMU, Emil was heavily involved with First to Go. He worked for First To Go all four years of undergrad and was the Lead Administrative Coordinator and a Peer Facilitator. He was also featured in the third episode of For the Gen season 3. Listen as we discuss his first gen experience post-grad. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - / @forthegeneration808 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Emil Sol : https://
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Junior & Senior Experience First-Gen Through the Years | S5E7 For The Generation Podcast
14/04/2023 Duration: 01h07minIn this episode, we kick off episode 2 of First-Gen Through the Years series featuring our guests Natalie Lopez and Veronica Gomez. Natalie Lopez is a Junior Film Production major and double minor in Chicana/o and Latina/o studies and business administration. She has a great deal of experience in the entertainment industry, some of which include working at the Oscars, Emmys, SAG Awards, and with London Alley Entertainment. She has also worked on music videos for Lizzo and Post Malone and has directed several short films and documentaries. She is currently an executive assistant at Suhloot, a software development company. Our second guest in this episode is Veronica Gomez. She is a Senior majoring in Sociology and double minoring in Peace and Justice Studies And Political Science. Currently, at LMU she is part of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc., MEChA De LMU, El Espejo Mentorship, Alternative Breaks Trip Leader to Belize, Sociology Society, Alpha Alpha Alpha: First-Gen Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Del
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First-Gen Through the Years
07/04/2023 Duration: 39minIn this episode, we kick off our First-Gen Through the Years series featuring our firsts guest Vez Claudio and Xion Nelson. Vex is a freshman majoring in Film production with a minor in philosophy. Currently, at LMU he just became a part of the service org Creare. He is next year's director of Marketing for RHA and part of First to Go and Ignacio Student Support Services. He is also getting more involved with videography for campus events. Our second guest is Xion Nelson who is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics. Currently, at LMU she is part of Belles service org. She is also a part of First To Go and is currently a math grader, community impact coordinator, and peer facilitator. She was also a TLC participant in her freshman year. Listen as we discuss their first gen experience so far as a freshman and sophomore! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12K
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Sophomore Spring Semester!
25/02/2023 Duration: 35minHey Generators! Welcome back to the second half of the Season 5 Episode!! Join us as we talk about the start of the new semester, what we have been up to, and other random LMU stuff! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com 0:00 Hello 0:24 Classes 4:01 Pizza Party: 4:16 Back to Classes Talk 4:53 Award Talk 8:52 Time Isn’t Real 9:38 We need a job 12:41 Summer Study Abroad 18:17 Semester so far? 26:53 What’s going on campus 29:56 Football Discourse 31:35 Missing Friends 32:38 Noises 34:21 Buh Bye
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Last One!
16/12/2022 Duration: 28minIt’s just the last episode of the season, but also the year! We’ll be returning next year for season 6 don’t worry. I can assure you that we all have work-study that needs to be fulfilled. Alexa and Natalia are busy right now, so I said I’d take care of the description for once. I’m like 90% sure no one even takes a peak down here. Unlucky for me though, you are one of those that fall into that 10%. Do you still actually wanna know what happens in this episode, cause all you gotta do is listen for a little and you’ll figure it out for yourself. What’s a description to tell you whether you’re into this stuff or not. Obviously you’re still going so you deserve it; Christmas, school plays, and the Donut King. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forth
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First-Gen Spotlight with Sean-Ryan Petersen
10/12/2022 Duration: 42minIn this episode, we kick off our First-Gen spotlight series featuring our first guest Sean Ryan-Petersen. He is a senior English major at Loyola Marymount University. He is known for his voice acting in Chadley on the Final Fantasy 7 remake and also voices Valentino on Cartoon networks, Victor and Valentino. He also talks about his newest project, Interrupting Chicken which is out now!! Listen as we discuss his first gen experience and his work in the voice acting industry. Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com Guest: Sean-Ryan Petersen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seanryanpetersen/
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Spooky Side of LMU | S5E2 For The Generation Podcast
01/11/2022 Duration: 31minHey Generators! Welcome to Season 5 Episode 2, 1st Generation Halloween Edition! Join us as we talk about the scary side of being 1st gen, halloween costumes, and more! Don’t forget to follow us on our other socials! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/forthegen/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@forthegen Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh12KD6AlRUfdQUSxHsaRSQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForTheGen Other inquiries - forthegenepodcast@gmail.com
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Summer Recap + Goals
01/10/2022 Duration: 38minWelcome to Season 5 generators! In this episode, we talk about our summers, the goals that we have for ourselves for this semester and season 5 of our podcast!