In Episode 203, Homebase Peer Mentor and President of YMOCA, Jesus, sits down with three first-semester undeclared students who are navigating the early challenges of college life. This conversation highlights what it means for young men to step into SDSU without a declared major, while juggling academic expectations, family responsibilities, identity development, and the search for belonging at a large university.

Jesus—an experienced student leader rooted in the Homebase mentorship model—guides the discussion with honesty and vulnerability, creating space for students to reflect on how they are learning to balance the rhythms of their new college lives. The episode shines a light on the value of peer mentorship, relational support, and culturally grounded communities such as YMOCA in helping young men adjust to the demands of higher education.Episode 203 offers a window into how first-year undeclared students build confidence, confront uncertainty, and begin piecing together the early steps of their college journey.