Degrees Between Us - A Look Inside American Higher Education

How to Thrive as a First-Gen Premed – Success Insights from Student & Professor


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Premed Biology student Monica Montejo shares her story, noting the experience as a first-gen transfer student, now a Biomedical Sciences major. She works in the Mayo Clinic ER while balancing classes and MCAT studying. Monica shares her insights on academics and making the most of college resources. Listen for great insights about overcoming challenges in STEM to succeed!


🎙️ Hosted by Biology Professor Keenan Hartert, Degrees Between Us: Student Success in College and STEM explores the experiences and successes of today’s college students, infused with humor and straight talk.


✅ What You’ll Learn:

How to balance work, school & premed commitments

Smart strategies for college finances & job selection

The best extracurriculars for medical school

Whether AI is changing education for better or worse


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Degrees Between Us - A Look Inside American Higher EducationBy Prof. Keenan Hartert