We talk about the year 2024 in RETROSPECT. We share the achievements, obstacles and opportunities each one faced this year. We share insight on the upcoming year and the hope we have to make things better for 2025!!!

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We begin by describing and level setting the interpretation of FIRST-GEN definition. We explore the hardship/struggles and obstacles FIRST-GENs have. How do you cope with these struggles and what keeps you motivated. Listen to the conversation and understand the mindset of FIRST-GENs!!!

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Every year we hold a special CAFECITO CHAT session to share and acknowledge what each of us is grateful for. This year 2024, is not the exception and here you get to hear great insights about what each of our guests participating in this session is grateful for. Enjoy the episode.

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During this session we are 7 days away from SHPE 2024 convention. The final preparations and nerves from students and professionals alike are real. Hear the advice on what to take, how to make a plan, create a successful elevator pitch and presentation business cards. Great insights.

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We have a Great conversation about RESUME(s)!!! Listen to the great insight and advice from various professionals in regards to the RESUME. What should you put in it, how to sell yourself and land a great job. Hear great advice and also some interesting comments about position pivoting!! Hear the take on RESUME length format styles. You will learn when, what, where and why you need to do in order to create a great RESUME!!!

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This episode we have a panel of fantastic individuals: Valeria Hernandez Echegaray, Leo Soto, Karen Santos & Emily Anne Vargas. They are experienced SHPE members and have extensive knowledge regarding SHPE National Convention. Hear the advice given from an organic perspective dealing with type of shoes to wear all the way to how many resumes to print and how to deal with some unforeseen situations.

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This episode highlights the conversation we have with Suzanna Valdez Wolfe who is currently the SHPE CEO. I get to ask a few questions about what expectations she has from/of SHPE and also open up the microphone to our audience to speak and bring them closer to the SHPE CEO!! We get to hear great insight from Mike Cruz, one of the original founders of SHPE San Diego!!! Great conversation and insight not only from Suzanna but from the SHPE staff and also our Cafecito Chat members!!!

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This episode captures the recollections of some of our Cafecito Chat members/participants regarding the day of September 11, 2001. We hear from a vast array of perspectives from middle school, high school to mid-career during that particular day. We had a participant who works here now but during that day he still resided in Spain. From that experience, our lives in the US changed but also in the international spectrum the security parameters in many locations forever changed!!

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We get to hear from Natalia Ojeda on her path as an Athlete playing softball in high school leading her to Southwestern Community College and transferring to a 4 year university!! She shares her obstacles and success in navigating the educational system. Her great fortune of obtaining internships from her time at community college. Hear her advice on what to do and look out for. Great insight for all students and professionals to hear her Story!!!

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We have a Great conversation about ALL preparation leading to INTERNSHIP Season!!! Listen to the great insight and advice from various professionals, Career Service Director and various students with their personal Intern Experiences!!! You will learn when, what, where and why you need to apply to internships!!!

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