Starting off the spring semester with an achy heart is a commonality among the student body. In 2020, our lives were full of setbacks, slumps, and repetitive virtually filled days. How do we hit the reset button and begin 2021 with a fresh perspective while learning from our previous disastrous year?

Song: Broken by Patrick Patrikios (YouTube Studio)

Beyond the Classroom (BTC): is a series that focuses on students that have discovered the value of experiences found outside of the university setting. Guest Helen Arango discusses her experiences doing a 6-week internship focused on community medicine. She shares advice on how to look for pre-health internships, importance of mentors, and tips for finding opportunities in the middle of a pandemic.

Entrevistamos a amiga e estudiante internacional, Paula Sarmiento, sobre sus experiencias encontrando comunidad y amistades en un país nuevo. Paula shares her journey of self-discovery as well as tips for international students living in the U.S.

Where do I belong? A question that predates and goes beyond the university years, but yells the loudest when you feel culturally isolated in the university setting. We weren't meant to live in the shadows, we were meant to be seen and heard. In this episode we discuss chicken funerals, an overwhelmingly white field of science, and personal encouragements from observing the #OKStateStandUnited movement.

Este episodio consiste de una entrevista con estudiante, atleta, y amigo, Wellington De Luna. Navegamos el ambiente de ansiedad y descuido que consiste la universidad y la importancia de establecer buenos hábitos saludables de autocuidado. Platicamos sobre alimentación, implementar metas, y motivación.

Casa. A simple word that is packed with the warmth of familia, comida, y cultura. In most cases, university means leaving that behind. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and hiccups that you may encounter when experiencing homesickness as well as exploring solutions such as creating healthy boundaries and seeking professional help.

Conversations and encouragements with a first generation law-tina, Maria Escobar. In this interview we discuss navigating the 3-year journey of law school, family struggles, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of mental health.

My experience at community college was overwhelmingly positive. In retrospect, I realize that going straight to university after high school might've been more beneficial for me. In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of choosing community college over a 4-year university.

In this episode we continue exploring my 4 recommendations for high school students and discuss getting involved in the community and finding mentors that are willing to guide you in the middle of the chaos caused by the pandemic.