Tune in to hear Rachel's interview with Matthew Little: Matthew's life story emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities, particularly for first-generation students. Despite facing challenges like poverty and misunderstanding financial aid, he took nine years to graduate, working for AmeriCorps and eventually realizing his Pell eligibility. His diverse experiences, from being featured on a Japanese reality show to translating urban experience into rural engagement, have shaped his belief in taking chances and defying conventional career paths, which he now shares with risk-averse students.

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