Class of 2020: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Class of 2020 podcast presented by the TRIO Student Support Services program at Rio Hondo College. This podcast shares the recollections of our graduating students' educational journey, their resilience in the face of a pandemic as well as their gratitude to family and friends. Collectively, they have earned over 50 associate's degrees and all of them will be transferring to four-year universities. This will make them the first in their immediate family to earn a bachelor's degree.
Eduardo Barrera shares with us his passion for learning and his cherished moments at Rio Hondo College.
Monique Mena shares with us tears of gratitude for her parents and siblings. She talks about how her dad's curiosity led her to find the TRIO program and her experience at Rio Hondo College.
Eang Lim shares with us her experience immigrating from Cambodia to pursue higher education.
Diana Solis shares her struggles during this pandemic, her passion for Chicano Studies, and the lessons she has learned throughout her academic journey.
Jeronimo Zuniga shares with us his academic journey, his experience transitioning to online classes, and words of wisdom for Rio Hondo students.
Maria Higuera shares with us her ups and downs throughout her academic journey, her mother's words of encouragement, and advice for TRIO students.
Taylor Alcala shares her experience as a student-athlete at Rio Hondo College and words of gratitude to her family for pushing her to accomplish her goals.
Isabel Lopez shares with us her acceptance to Cal State Long Beach and what motivates her to become a Physician Assistant.
July Ly shares her excitement on transferring to Cal State Los Angeles and words of gratitude to her husband and family.
Amber Colunga shares with us her love for her family and the impact they had on her academic and personal journey.
David Ibarra shares his reflection on the pandemic, his transfer plans, and words of wisdom for TRIO students.
Josie Vega shares her love for child development and shares words of gratitude to her family.
Lexis Carranza shares her experience at Rio Hondo College and the impact the TRIO SSS program has had on her academic journey. She also reveals what college she has committed to for Fall 2020!
Yingying Luo shares with us her journey in immigrating to the U.S from China, learning a new language, and words of wisdom for her peers.
Melanie Guzman shares her challenges and triumphs as a first-generation college student and reveals her college acceptances.