How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Society & Culture:Relationships
When Camila changed her mind about joining the Air Force, her Colombian parents were very disillusioned. And Yasmin Navarro, a college counselor who works with first-gen students and their parents, speaks with Juleyka about exploring college and career options while managing pressures and expectations from family.
Featured Expert:
Yasmin Navarro is a college counselor at Berkley High school, a public school in Berkeley, California. Through BH's College and Career Center (CCC) she supports students by providing support, guidance and resources with their college and career planning. In addition to her work as a counselor, Yasmin has extensive experience in the classroom as a teacher, and has worked closely with students and their parents.
If you loved this episode, be sure to listen to Taking a Break from School, Then Telling Her Parents, and Under Pressure from Mom to Finish, But Questioning If College Is for Her.
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