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Learning to Learn: The First Gen College Experience with Jacquie Carroll

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In this episode of the First Gen 101 podcast, host Miguel welcomes guest Jacquie Carroll. Jacquie shares her inspiring journey from being the daughter of immigrants and a restaurant business owner to becoming a doctoral graduate. She dives into the challenges of navigating the education system as a first-generation student, the importance of mentorship, and the skills needed to learn effectively. Jacquie also offers financial strategies for managing educational costs and building a successful career.

Now, with a rich background in higher education, instructional design, and student success, her passion for making education engaging and effective has led her to create GameKraft. Jacquie is committed to bringing her expertise full circle by integrating fun and learning, ensuring that students not only succeed but thrive in their educational journeys.

GameKraft Website: https://www.gamekraft.us/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:27 How We Met: A Financial Aid Conference

01:26 First Generation Story

02:35 Navigating Education as a First Gen Student

02:56 Balancing Family and Education

05:56 Learning to Learn: Study Skills and Time Management

12:09 Challenges Faced by First Gen Students

15:30 Financial Hacks for First Gen Students

16:55 Networking and Co-Curricular Opportunities

17:05 Leveraging Dual Credit and Demonstrating Mastery

17:40 Non-Traditional Student Hacks

03:08 Work-Study and Leveraging Scholarships

20:09 Tuition Assistance Programs

22:41 The Importance of Mentorship

25:40 Finding Your First Job

28:26 Biggest Achievement and New Ventures

30:30 Promoting Learning Through Games

πŸ”” Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on:
πŸ“± Facebook: First Gen 101
πŸ“Έ Instagram: @firstgen101podcast
🎡 TikTok: @firstgen101
🌐 Website: podcast.firstgen101.com

🎀 Do you want to be a podcast guest or know someone with an inspiring story who should be on the podcast?
πŸ“§ Send an email to [email protected]

πŸ™ Thank you for listening! Please leave a ⭐️ rating and review!

  continue reading

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Manage episode 515296457 series 3637596
Content provided by Miguel E. Sanchez Robles. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Miguel E. Sanchez Robles or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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In this episode of the First Gen 101 podcast, host Miguel welcomes guest Jacquie Carroll. Jacquie shares her inspiring journey from being the daughter of immigrants and a restaurant business owner to becoming a doctoral graduate. She dives into the challenges of navigating the education system as a first-generation student, the importance of mentorship, and the skills needed to learn effectively. Jacquie also offers financial strategies for managing educational costs and building a successful career.

Now, with a rich background in higher education, instructional design, and student success, her passion for making education engaging and effective has led her to create GameKraft. Jacquie is committed to bringing her expertise full circle by integrating fun and learning, ensuring that students not only succeed but thrive in their educational journeys.

GameKraft Website: https://www.gamekraft.us/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:27 How We Met: A Financial Aid Conference

01:26 First Generation Story

02:35 Navigating Education as a First Gen Student

02:56 Balancing Family and Education

05:56 Learning to Learn: Study Skills and Time Management

12:09 Challenges Faced by First Gen Students

15:30 Financial Hacks for First Gen Students

16:55 Networking and Co-Curricular Opportunities

17:05 Leveraging Dual Credit and Demonstrating Mastery

17:40 Non-Traditional Student Hacks

03:08 Work-Study and Leveraging Scholarships

20:09 Tuition Assistance Programs

22:41 The Importance of Mentorship

25:40 Finding Your First Job

28:26 Biggest Achievement and New Ventures

30:30 Promoting Learning Through Games

πŸ”” Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on:
πŸ“± Facebook: First Gen 101
πŸ“Έ Instagram: @firstgen101podcast
🎡 TikTok: @firstgen101
🌐 Website: podcast.firstgen101.com

🎀 Do you want to be a podcast guest or know someone with an inspiring story who should be on the podcast?
πŸ“§ Send an email to [email protected]

πŸ™ Thank you for listening! Please leave a ⭐️ rating and review!

  continue reading

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