39. First-Generation Harvard Student's Guide to Navigating Higher Education

Ever wonder how the journey of a first-generation college student at Harvard looks like? Meet Kassandra Rodriguez, a determined Harvard student with ambitions of making it big in the field of surgery. Kassandra's inspiring journey, filled with hard choices and smart decisions, serves as an excellent guide for students and parents embarking on the challenging voyage of higher education.<br/><br/>Kassandra's academic journey was no less than an adventure, where she judiciously balanced academic rigor and extracurricular activities to stand out in the crowd. She didn't stop at that! She harnessed the power of several external programs like Matriculate, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and Questbridge, that paved her way to Harvard. Kassandra’s story is a testament to the power of setting goals, taking small steps to achieve them, and utilizing resources effectively.<br/><br/>Kassandra’s experiences go beyond just academics. She stresses upon the importance of building connections and networking for a prosperous future. By sharing anecdotes from her life, she emphasizes the power of good communication skills and how mentors can play a substantial role in shaping your college journey. Wrapping up the episode with a call to action, we encourage you to remain focused and spread the word about the community. We welcome you to join us, as we soak in and learn from Kassandra's wisdom throughout this enlightening episode. I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a message to info@collegecareerready.org and tell me what you loved most about this episode. Want to hear more content like this or have any suggestions as to what you would like to hear about, message me, I love to hear from our students and parents and creating content just for you! <br/><br/>If you found this episode helpful, SHARE it with your friends on social media and TAG ME so I can personally THANK YOU! <br/><br/>It is super simple, take a screenshot of our podcast or favorite episode and SHARE it on your favorite social media platform. Tell others what you loved the most and tag me for a special thank you! Connect with Sonia Cacique<br/>Free Guide for Students <br/>Instagram<br/>YouTube<br/>TikTok<br/>Email Keep dreaming, stay present, and stay well, my friend. Remember, together we can achieve anything. I love you and I'm always cheering for you. Talk to you soon! Xo...