My First Year - A GEAR UP 4 LA Podcast

Study Abroad

Study Abroad Programs give you the opportunity to experience the world as your classroom. Navigating a new landscape may open your eyes to culture, history, a new language or your heritage. Studying Abroad opens the door to personal growth and discovery too. Joining Casey in talking about her Study Abroad in India is Angela Velarde.The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.Hosted by Casey WeldAudio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.comSpecial thanks to: GEAR UP 4 LA Study Smart TutorsThe GEAR UP Alumni AssociationAnd to listeners, like you.

The Transition to College

Between graduating high school and enrolling in College Orientation, there is a lot of work that has to be done to get ready for college in the summer. Guest Victor Sanchez sits down to explain what drove him to take this summer of transitions seriously. The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.Hosted by Casey WeldAudio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.comSpecial thanks to: GEAR UP 4 LA Study Smart TutorsThe GEAR UP Alumni AssociationAnd to listeners, like you.

Going Ivy League

Harvard, Princeton, oh my! Starting your college experience at a prestigious Ivy League can be full of high expectations and demanding course load. Casey sits down with guest Jesus Lino to discuss how he found his way to Harvard University.The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.Hosted by Casey WeldAudio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.comSpecial thanks to: GEAR UP 4 LA Study Smart TutorsThe GEAR UP Alumni AssociationAnd to listeners, like you.

Finding Your Family On-Campus

Speaking to her experiences of joining a college organization, Blandina Flores talks to Casey about how to find your 'familia' in a new community when feeling homesick.The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.Hosted by Casey WeldAudio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.comSpecial thanks to: GEAR UP 4 LA Study Smart TutorsThe GEAR UP Alumni AssociationAnd to listeners, like you.

A Tale of Two Majors / Time Management

 In this episode, Casey sits down with guest Terran Artis, current student at University of California Irvine, explains how he has balanced his time between studying two majors and fulfilling his personal aspirations.The “My First Year” podcast is a GEAR UP production.Series Concept by Juan Maya Hernandez.Hosted by Casey WeldAudio production and post-production services by TinDragon Media. Production music courtesy of epidemicsound.comSpecial thanks to: GEAR UP 4 LA Study Smart TutorsThe GEAR UP Alumni AssociationAnd to listeners, like you.