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In this episode, we sit down with Karla Rojas Garcia, a first-generation PhD student who shares the challenges, and defining moments that shaped her journey into higher education. From navigating middle school, high school, and college with no roadmap to balancing cultural expectations and personal dreams, her story reminds us of the resilience and determination behind every first-gen success.
By Hoang Nguyen and Eshani HettiarachchiIn this episode, we sit down with Karla Rojas Garcia, a first-generation PhD student who shares the challenges, and defining moments that shaped her journey into higher education. From navigating middle school, high school, and college with no roadmap to balancing cultural expectations and personal dreams, her story reminds us of the resilience and determination behind every first-gen success.