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The Way to College Podcast

Podcasts · Education

The Way to College Podcast

202 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

The Way to College Podcast examines the multiple roads we take to get to college and beyond. Guests share their individual stories of success, failure, and what they did to push forward to find success.

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People · top 20

Companies · top 20

Topics · top 10

First-generation college student experiences×3Graduate school navigation and cultural capitalFirst-generation student experiences in PhD programsMentorship in academia for students of colorAcademic job market strategy and preparationInstitutional knowledge gaps in higher educationResearch, teaching, and service expectations in academiaChicano/Latinx representation in English departmentsImposter syndrome in elite universitiesTenure-track hiring processes and interviews

Analyzed Episodes

Jan 13, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 173 - Jose Navarro Part II

Graduate school navigation and cultural capitalFirst-generation student experiences in PhD programsMentorship in academia for students of color

Jan 20, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 174 - John Olivarez Espinoza - Part 1

First-generation college student pathwaysEducational tracking and academic segregationMentorship in higher education

Jan 27, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 175 - John Espinoza Part II

Undocumented student support and higher education accessFor-profit education sector impact on mission-driven institutionsAdjunct faculty labor conditions and burnout

Mar 3, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 176 - Michelle Singh

Culturally Responsive PedagogyEducational Technology ImplementationTeacher Burnout and Toxic Work Environments

Mar 10, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 177 - Jacob James Garcia

Career pivots and adaptabilityResilience and overcoming setbacksParental influence on educational outcomes

Mar 18, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 178 - Kelley Francis

Hispanic representation in technology careersFirst-generation college student support systemsNonprofit scholarship program design and administration

Mar 24, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 179 - Sara Lopez

Rainforest Conservation and BiodiversityLa Candona Jungle (Lacandona) PreservationIndigenous Community Partnerships

Mar 31, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 180 - Dr. Roberta Trevino

Student advisory councils and youth voice in district governanceEducational equity in rural and remote communitiesPublic school funding and voucher system impacts

Apr 7, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 181 - Caroline Graham

Career transitions from education to corporate trainingInstructional systems design and online training developmentParental influence on educational and career aspirations

Apr 14, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 182 - Dr. Vanessa Fonseca-Chavez

First-Generation Student Support in Higher EducationHidden Curriculum and Academic SocializationChicano/Latinx Studies and Cultural Identity Development

Apr 22, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 183 - Mayra Valle

First-generation college student experiencesCollege access and affordability for low-income studentsCharter school models and educational innovation

Apr 28, 2025

The Way to College Podcast - Ep 184 - Carlos Cardenas

Military Service as Educational ExperienceAdult Learner Flexibility and Online Degree ProgramsCareer Pivoting and Educational Reframing

May 21, 2026

Building Skills and Building Dreams with Galveston College's, James Love

Dual-credit welding programs in community collegesWelding certification pathways (AWS, ASME, NC3)Skilled trades workforce shortage and pipeline crisis

Jun 12, 2026

Building Skills with College Works Painting's Sean Phelps

Work-integrated learning in higher educationFirst-generation college student support and mentorshipExperiential business education and entrepreneurship training

Mar 24, 2026

Pivoting with Funeral Director, Arielle Caraveo

Career pivoting and strategic flexibilityEntrepreneurship and small business ownershipFuneral service industry and death care

Mar 30, 2026

Climbing Your Way Through the Trees, Literally, with Climbing Arborist, Kayla Mendez

Entrepreneurship education and its real-world impact on career decisionsFemale representation in male-dominated blue-collar industriesSocial media strategy for service-based businesses

Apr 9, 2026

What Students Need with Dr. Fred Fuentes

First-generation student support and mentorshipFirst-generation professional development and workplace navigationMental health in higher education and helping professions

Apr 22, 2026

From Pre-Med to Corporate Strategist to Entrepreneur with Andrea Sotomayor

Career Pivoting and Non-Linear Career PathsPre-Med to Business TransitionEntrepreneurship and Business Failure

May 11, 2026

The Career Jungle Gym with Kate Crane

Non-linear career paths and career pivotsNetworking and informational interviewsManagement consulting as career accelerator

Apr 30, 2026

Supporting Neurodivergent Learners

Neurodivergent student support and accommodationsLearning style adaptation and multimodal instructionCollege transition planning for neurodivergent students