Professor Melissa Hidalgo is living her dream. As a kid all she wanted to do was "read books and write". Well, thats exactly what she's doing. Very interesting talk about higher education, following your passion and being yourself. Hidalgo holds a Ph.D. in Literature and has taught at Pitzer College, California State University-Fullerton, UCLA, UC San Diego and is the Author of: Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Ask for Moe Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell