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Hosted by Brian White and Jasmine Jetton-Gonzales. First Up is brought to you by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, or ISAC for short. Here on First Up, every episode will be filled with informative conversation, advice, and stories about the challenges — and triumphs — that many first generation college students and their families experience. Join our hosts and guests as we discuss all the things we wish we knew before, during, and after college.
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Happy National First Gen Day! We're excited to announce that our first episode of season two will be live next Wednesday, November 13th! Have a question or story you'd like to share? Email us at isac.firstup@Illinois.gov .Oleh Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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Welcome to the season one finale of First Up! In this episode, Brian and Jasmine are joined by Jacqueline Moreno- ISAC Chief Service Officer, and producers Joey Lieberman, and Matt Montez to recap this season. Join in on the discussion as everyone provides reflections, relives their favorite moments, and hint at plans for future season(s). We would…
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Episode 21: Navigating Mental Health-Part 2
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This episode of First Up is part two of a two part series that dives into navigating mental health, this time through the eyes of former ISACorps Alum, Keeayla Jones, LMSW. Keeayla is currently working in the high school setting as a social behavioral counselor in the state of Texas. In this one on one conversation, Brian and Keeayla discuss the wa…
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Episode 20: Navigating Mental Health-Part 1
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This episode of First Up is part one of a two part series that dives into navigating mental health through the eyes of Maggie Espinoza. Maggie is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified integrative medicine, and certified clinical trauma professional. In this one on one conversation, Brian and Maggie discuss the unique ways in which p…
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Episode 19: Joining the Armed Forces
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In this episode of First Up, Brian has a one on one conversation with first generation student and first generation veteran, Jesus Molina. Jesus is a Communications Specialist from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital). Join us in the discussion, as Jesus shares some of the benefits available to veterans, as well as hi…
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In this episode of First Up, Brian and Jasmine discuss the importance of friendship and finding your people in college. They are joined by Fernando Bazaldua - ISAC Gear Up Grant Manager and Account Liaison, and their very own producer, Matthew Montez -ISAC Outreach Planning and Partnership Manager, as they reminisce about their experience becoming …
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Welcome to another episode of First Up! In today's episode our host are joined by Maggie West, Community Relations Strategist for the City Colleges of Chicago. Maggie is a former ISACorps member who continues to navigate in the higher education space as a young professional. We hope you find this to be an insightful episode!…
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In this special Spring Break episode of First Up, our host, Brian, and Jasmine, share a quick guide into staying safe during your break. If you're a college student thinking about things to do over your Spring Break, they have you covered with a few ideas! First Up will resume on March 20th. We hope you all enjoy your Spring Break and most importan…
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Episode 15: Choosing the Right Fit School
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Welcome to another episode of First Up! In today's episode our host are joined by another returning guest, Paul Oliver III, to discuss how students can choose and compare what schools are a best fit for them. We would love for you to join in on the discussion, as they dive into all the important components that go into choosing the right fit school…
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Episode 14: Tackling (Boundaries and Expectations)
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On today's episode of First Up, our host Brian and Jasmine are joined by returning guest, Brandon Perez -ISAC GearUp Specialist. The three sit down to tackle setting boundaries and fighting off expectations. These are important conversations to have with the people around you, and even with yourself at times. We hope you can take something positive…
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Happy Valentine's Day to all our listeners! In today's episode, Brian and Jasmine share a list of 20 self-care activities (including tips from our episode on mindfulness) that students can use to alleviate stress. Everyone combats stress differently, but we hope you can incorporate a few of these tips into your daily routine.…
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Episode 12: The Financial Aid Process
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In this episode of First Up, Brian and Jasmine provide a quick walkthrough of what the financial aid process could look like for your typical high school senior, planning to attend a college or university. If you are a student who needs assistance with any of your postsecondary planning, you can always find your local ISACorps member at https://stu…
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In this episode of First Up, Brian and Jasmine are joined by Claudia Aly, ISAC Parent Outreach Coordinator, and Olivia Sanchez, ISAC Career Pathways Initiative Specialist. If you're a parent looking for ways to advocate and be more supportive to your student(s), this episode is for you!Oleh Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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Episode 10: Seeking (Support for Dyslexia on Campus)
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In this episode, our host, Brian, and Jasmine, are joined by a young man named Cortney Hill, who shared his personal experiences with dyslexia, seeking help, and eventually learning to appreciate his learning disability. Dyslexia is a learning disability that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. We…
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In this episode of First Up, Renee Martinez, ISAC Statewide Outreach Coordinator, joins Brian and Jasmine to discuss how students can take advantage of career fairs and other opportunities presented early in their educational path. Following last week's episode, Connecting, Renee shares how students can think of “networking” as relationship buildin…
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In this episode of First Up, Tiffany Sharp, ISACorps Alumni Coordinator, joins Brian and Jasmine to have an open conversation about what it truly means to build relationships. Join us in our conversation about the importance of connecting, building, and maintaining relationships.Oleh Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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In this episode of First Up, Dr. Trina Bryant -Executive Director for the Center for Student Enrichment at Eastern Nazarene College, joins Brian to discuss the practice of mindfulness. The practice of mindfulness has been known to have benefits for people dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. Join us in our discussion on mindfulness. Happy …
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In today's episode, Brian and Jasmine discuss what stress could look like for students moving away from home. They are joined by ISAC's GearUP Specialist, Brandon Perez and Paul Oliver III, to talk about their personal experiences with culture shock, feeling guilt from leaving home for college, and what stress looked like for them. We hope you enjo…
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*Episode 5: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)-Part 2
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This episode is a follow up to episode three as we get closer to the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA. This time around Brian and Jasmine are joined by ISAC's Professional Development Specialist, Thomas Semanic, to discuss new processes and terminology on the 2024-2025 FAFSA. *Information is subject to change. P…
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Episode 4: Are You a First Generation College Student?
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In this quick and informative episode of First Up, Brian discusses who is considered a first generation college student and speaks about some of the barriers they may face.Oleh Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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*Episode 3: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)-Part 1
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On this episode of First Up, Jasmine and Brian are joined by one of ISAC's Professional Development specialist, Dada Ibrahimovic, as they dive into some of the upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have questions, our guest has answers! *Information is subject to change. Please visit https://fsapartners.ed…
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Get to know your host of First Up and hear their personal stories. In this opening episode, you get to meet our host, Brian White and Jasmine Jetton- Gonzales, as they talk about their personal journeys as two first generation college students and discuss what this whole podcast is all about!Oleh Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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On this episode of First Up, Jasmine and Brian are joined by Ariana Benitez to discuss making the big transition from high school to college as a first generation student, what it’s like to work as a student, fighting perfection, and the struggle of career vs degree.Oleh Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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