How to College: First Gen

Being the first person in your family to go to college changes everything about the experience. You do not have parents who can walk you through FAFSA, explain what office hours are for, or tell you which dorm to avoid. How to College: First Gen was built specifically for that situation. Created by first-generation college graduates including hosts Shiv, Sandra, Luz, and Norma, the show brings together high schoolers navigating admissions, current students dealing with challenges their peers might not understand, graduates figuring out career paths, and parents supporting kids through unfamiliar territory. The 125-episode library covers topics from FLI organizations and mental health resources to career fulfillment and work-life balance. Every conversation comes from a place of lived experience rather than institutional authority, and that distinction matters. The show earned a perfect 5.0 from 36 reviews, reflecting a community that found genuine support here. The podcast wrapped in 2023 after a thoughtful final episode, but the archive remains one of the only dedicated resources for first-gen students in podcast form. If you are navigating college without a family roadmap, this show was made by people who walked that exact path before you.