185: From PWI to HSI: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Gen Child of Immigrants with Alma Lopez

<p>This week our special guest is Alma Lopez who shares her experience attending a predominantly white institution (PWI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as a first-gen child of immigrants. Alma is a Sociology PhD student at University of Nevada in Las Vegas. She has a Masters degree in sociology from Minnesota State University Menkeito and a bachelor&#39;s degree in psychology. She also has certificates in experimental psychology and nonprofit leadership. Her passion is centered on amplifying the experiences and voices of Latinx children of immigrants. </p> <p>In this episode, she stresses how the demographics and location of a university can impact a student&#39;s sense of safety and comfort, and ultimately, their success in grad school. Alma also emphasizes the importance of having representation and support when choosing a graduate program.  She also offers advice for prospective grad school applicants on other things to consider when selecting graduate programs. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow me on your favorite social media platforms: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gradschoolfemtoring">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gradschoolfemtoring">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gradschoolfemtoring">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/gradfemtoring">Twitter</a></p> <p>Sign up for my <a href="https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/2be1c0cf4b">free email newsletter </a>to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development</p> <p>Get my free 15-page <a href="https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/">Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit </a></p> <p>To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: <a href="https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/">https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p><em>*The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and