In this episode, you'll hear from Samantha (Sam) Penjaraenwatana, a graduate student at Seattle University. She was born in Los Angeles, California, lived in Thailand for a few years, and then moved back to California. But "I call Washington my home." She shares her experience growing up in a family-centered environment. As a first-generation college student, some of her biggest fears about college were finances, the application process, as well as how to balance the family obligations. Moreover, one of the biggest challenges that she has faced on campus is finding her community. Sam currently serves as a Graduate Coordinator at the University's Outreach Center where her work is focused on first-gen initiatives. 

Additional resources:

The Outreach Center: https://www.seattleu.edu/student-outreach/resource-spaces/outreach-center/