The FGEN Experience at University of Portland Podcast
1) #08: Rosie Ith & Mey Srou
In this episode, mentor and mentee turned ambassadors Rosie Ith and Mey Srou relate their identities as Cambodian women to their experiences as FGEN students at the University of Portland.
2) #07: Drs. Angela Hoffman & Steve Mayer
In this episode, Drs. Angela Hoffman Steve Mayer of UP's chemistry department - strong influences on this podcast's founder - intersect their backgrounds in science and education with being FGEN at th...Show More
3) #06: Grace Hunter & Victoria Vargas
In this episode, first-generation ambassador and mentor Grace Hunter, along with her mentee from the 2020-2021 school year Victoria Vargas, reveal how they came to their own as FGEN students at the Un...Show More
4) #05: Matt Daily & Acting Pres. Herbert Medina
In our Season 2 premiere, Matt Daily and Acting President Herbert Medina - two first-generation colleagues and icons on campus - come together to discuss their vastly different upbringings and approac...Show More
5) FGEN Freshmen Advice - Academics
In a new side project, we introduce FGEN Freshmen Advice - compiled conversations geared towards advice for incoming first-generation freshmen at the University of Portland.
6) Special Announcement and Thank You!
Jon and Norman present a special announcement for The FGEN Experience and praise our listeners.
7) #04: Jonathan Hart & Mellonie Mwawai
In this episode, Jonathan catches up with Mellonie on the intentions of The FGEN Experience project, as well as her experiences coming to America and how they've influenced her time with the FGEN prog...Show More
8) #03: Chanson Aki, Jonathan Hart, and Norman Hilker
In this episode, the one and only Chanson Aki joins Jon and Norman for a both hilarious and eye-opening conversation on identity and the realities that come with it as an FGEN student at the Universit...Show More
9) #02: Mauricio Paz & Victor Rios Guevara
In this episode, Mauricio and Victor have a deep conversation surrounding their work and break down the perceptions and expectations of being FGEN at the University of Portland.
10) #01: Jonathan Hart & Norman Hilker
In this episode, Jonathan and Norman delve into their pasts and cultural backgrounds as they share a common experiences as FGEN students here at the University of Portland.