Welcome back to episode six of Conversations on Education: The Journey Towards Sustainable Transformation! Host, Ben Wiggins, engages in a discussion with special guests, including Academic Success Coaches Arcelia Gonzalez and Virginia Lopez, recent graduate Anais Barrera, and her husband, Sergio Barrera. The episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of educational journeys, from helping students discover their paths to overcoming obstacles. Arcelia emphasizes the importance of envisioning oneself in the classroom, Anais expresses gratitude for her transformative experience, and Virginia encourages self-reflection to follow one's career path. The episode covers mental health resources, breaking stigmas, guiding students to success, and the variety of counseling and academic resources available. With insightful personal stories, the episode shares a deep dive into students' lives while enrolled in TAMIU. 

You won't want to miss this new and informative episode!

Host: Ben Wiggins

Guests: Arcelia Gonzalez, Academic Success Coach

Anais Barrera, Recent Graduate 

Sergio Barrera, Anais’ Husband 

Virginia Lopez, Academic Success Coach

Time stamps: 

(00:00 - 00:35) Introduction

(00:36 - 02:40) Finding the Right Fit

(02:41 - 03:41) Mental Health Resources

(03:42 - 05:40) Breaking Stigmas to Help Students

(05:41 - 09:09) Guiding Students to Success  

(09:10 - 11:36) Helping Students Overcome Obstacles

(11:37 - 12:31) Welcome Barrera Family  

(12:32 - 14:30) Amazing Journey at TAMIU

(14:31 - 16:14) Support all around the Program

(16:15 - 17:46) Growth in Knowledge and Experiences

(17:47 - 18:55) Different Counseling Options

(18:56 - 20:20) Advice for Future Students 

(20:21 - 21:58) Guiding Students and Accommodations 

(21:59 - 23:35) Different Academic Resources Available

(23:36 - 25:55) Persevering Hardships

(25:56 - 27:40) Advice for Current Students 

(27:41 - 27:50) Outro