Siendo Primero Podcast

Lou Gum

Hear from first-generation students at Arizona Western College, which serves Yuma and La Paz counties. This podcast is designed for AWC students to share their stories about being first-generation college students and to encourage others to take this path in higher education.

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20 episodes
Updated May 8

Episodes20

Newest first

May 8 · 29 min
Siendo Primero: Graduation Days
This episode celebrates the powerful transition from college to the next big…
April 22 · 29 min
Siendo Primero: Imposter Syndrome
This episode dives deep into the "internal critic" known as imposter syndrome,…
April 10 · 28 min
Siendo Primero: Entrepreneurs and Local Business
This episode explores what it takes to turn a simple idea into a real business…
March 19 · 20 min
Siendo Primero: The AI Elephant in the Classroom
In this episode, we take you inside the recent event at Arizona Western…
March 6 · 19 min
Siendo Primero: Jobs and Experience for Students
In this episode, we talk about the fear every student feels when looking for…
February 19 · 21 min
Siendo Primero: Applying to Scholarships
This episode is about scholarships and why your personal story is more…
February 5 · 19 min
Siendo Primero: Being First Generation
In this episode, students Saghey Barcenas and Melanie Ruiz Lopez speak with a…
Nov 23, 2025 · 28 min
SIENDO PRIMERO #2 Finals Week: Sleep Deprivation
In this second powerful episode of Siendo Primero/Being First, hosts Saghey and…
Nov 7, 2025 · 30 min
Siendo Primero - Navigating Language
In this exciting new episode, hosts and producers Saghey Barcenas and Evelyn…
May 30, 2025 · 22 min
Siendo Primero: Our Own Stories
The Goodbye Show
May 24, 2025 · 22 min
Siendo Primero: University Conections
Love, Friendship, and Belonging in the College Journey
May 16, 2025 · 19 min
Siendo Primero: Exploring Our Voices
From Surviving to Thriving: Mindset Shifts in the Latino Community
May 9, 2025 · 27 min
Siendo Primero: Real Talk from Arizona Western College
Stories of Growth, Motivation, and Making it Happen
May 2, 2025 · 22 min
Siendo Primero: Navigating the Post-Break Reality
Re-energizing and Refocusing After Spring Break
Apr 25, 2025 · 36 min
Siendo Primero: It's Okay to Take Your Time
Embracing Diverse Paths in Higher Education
Apr 18, 2025 · 29 min
Siendo Primero: Anna Martinez: A Story of Resilience and Purpose
From Struggles to Scrubs: How One Student Turned Obstacles into Opportunity
Apr 11, 2025 · 26 min
Siendo Primero: The Journey of International Students: Courage, Resilience, and Global Mindsets
In this show, we explored the journey of international students who leave…
Apr 4, 2025 · 22 min
Siendo Primero: The Impact of Online Education on Universities
Online education has dramatically grown in recent years, particularly after the…
Mar 28, 2025 · 24 min
Siendo Primero: How to familiarize with university studies
The episode explores various aspects of university life, emphasizing the…
Mar 21, 2025 · 24 min
Siendo Primero: Becoming an Adult
Transitioning from being a student to a young adult is complex