Study Abroad Programs give you the opportunity to experience the world as your classroom. Navigating a new landscape may open your eyes to culture, history, a new language or your heritage. Studying Abroad opens the door to personal growth and

The Transition to College

May 28th, 2021 13m 35s

Between graduating high school and enrolling in College Orientation, there is a lot of work that has to be done to get ready for college in the summer. Guest Victor Sanchez sits down to explain what drove him to take this summer of transitions

Going Ivy League

May 21st, 2021 14m 31s

Harvard, Princeton, oh my! Starting your college experience at a prestigious Ivy League can be full of high expectations and demanding course load. Casey sits down with guest Jesus Lino to discuss how he found his way to Harvard University.The

Finding Your Family On-Campus

May 14th, 2021 14m 48s

Speaking to her experiences of joining a college organization, Blandina Flores talks to Casey about how to find your 'familia' in a new community when feeling homesick.The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.Series Concept by Juan M

A Tale of Two Majors / Time Management

May 7th, 2021 14m 21s

In this episode, Casey sits down with guest Terran Artis, current student at University of California Irvine, explains how he has balanced his time between studying two majors and fulfilling his personal aspirations.The “My First Year” podcast

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My First Year Returns!

Apr 30th, 2021 57s

All new episodes return every Friday in May 2021!

College Journey

Aug 7th, 2020 17m 7s

On the mid-season finale, we’ll be talking about all the twists and turns the journey to obtaining a college degree can take. Many people have this idea that you have to go to a 4-year college right after high school and graduate in 4 years, or

Being a Dreamer

Jul 31st, 2020 18m 12s

Many students believe that their undocumented status will prevent them from attending college. These students may live in fear of being exposed and deported should they apply for school or financial aid. However, Juan is a Dreamer whose optimis

Community College

Jul 24th, 2020 11m 16s

Community college can be an opportunity to reinvent yourself. It gives you the chance to explore majors and career pathways without committing to a 4 year program. Community colleges are becoming more and more popular due to its affordable tuit

Studying STEM

Jul 17th, 2020 14m 34s

As technology becomes integrated into our day-to-day lives, the job market is booming with tech and engineering jobs. So schools are pushing students to pursue a major in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics). Casey Weld speaks

Finding First Jobs

Jul 17th, 2020 12m 56s

On the premiere episode of “My First Year,” Casey discusses the challenges of finding that first job after college. William Ruiz stops by to talk about his time at FOX Sports Radio and how he kick started his career. The “My First Year” podcast

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My First Year Trailer

Jul 10th, 2020 1m 12s

My First Year is an original GEAR UP podcast that explores how students become success stories after they graduate high school. And just like all great stories, it comes with humble beginnings. Host Casey Weld talks with interesting Gear Up alu

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