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First Up: Brought To You By ISAC

Hosted by Illinois Student Assistance Commission · EN · 47 episodes

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About this podcast

Hosted by Brian White and Jasmine Jetton-Gonzales. First Up is brought to you by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, or ISAC for short. Here on First Up, every episode will be filled with informative conversation, advice, and stories about the challenges — and triumphs — that many first generation college students and their families experience. Join our hosts and guests as we discuss all the things we wish we knew before, during, and after college.

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission hosts First Up: Brought To You By ISAC, a education show with 47 episodes published.

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Episode 45: From Campus to Content: A Gen Z Money Mentor

Apr 29, 202631mEp. 45S3

Welcome to another episode of First Up, brought to you by ISAC. In this previously recorded episode, we sit down with college student, content creator, and podcast host Jacey Saige. Tune in as we explore financial litera

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Episode 44: After the Degree: Life, Career & Uncertainty

Feb 26, 202649mEp. 44S3

In today's episode, we speak with returning guest and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Keeayla Wilhite, LCSW, to take a brief look into life after graduation. Join us in conversation as we explore life, career and the un

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Episode 43: True or False: College Stereotypes

Feb 19, 202649mEp. 43S3

In today's episode of First Up, we are joined by returning guest and ISAC's Adult Outreach Specialist, Paul Oliver III. In this exciting segment we explore college stereotypes in a true or false format. Join us in discus

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Episode 42: Roll Credits: Our Top College Movies

Feb 12, 202650mEp. 42S3

Welcome to Season Three of First Up brought to you by ISAC! After a brief hiatus, we are back with an all-new season and live recording featuring the entire ISACorps. In this episode we explore how movies portray the col

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Episode 41: Inspiring Leadership

May 7, 202546mEp. 41S2

Welcome to the season two finale of First Up! In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Bradley University's Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, Brian Hodges, live from the Illinois Associa

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Live from the IACAC Conference!

Apr 30, 20250mEp. 41S2

Hi First Up listeners, please join us next week for our season two finale! This will be our hosts and team's first recording with a live audience. We invite you to learn more about Adam Galinsky, Ph.D. and his book Inspi

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*Episode 40: Staying Resilient (Jasmine Jetton-Gonzales, Ph.D.)

Apr 23, 202540mEp. 40S2

Welcome to another episode of First Up! In this special episode we take a deep dive into the doctoral journey of our host Jasmine Jetton-Gonzales, Ph.D. from experiencing adversity to maintaining her well-being in the fa

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Episode 39: Combating Barriers (First Gen. Students)

Apr 16, 202533mEp. 39S2

In today's episode of First Up, our hosts discuss barriers that many first-generation college students face and provide ways in which students can combat some of those barriers. We hope this helps! The ISACorps are here

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Episode 38: Creating Motivated Mindsets

Apr 9, 202556mEp. 38S2

In today's episode of First Up, our hosts have a conversation about creating motivated mindsets and finding your motivation (intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation). As students push through their final semester, it's importa

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Episode 37: Forging a Path

Apr 2, 20251h 15mEp. 37S2

On today's episode of First Up, we are joined by ISAC's Assistant Director of Training and Professional Practice, Sara Espinosa. During this episode, we talked about the importance of being informed on the financial aid

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*Episode 36: Spring Break

Mar 19, 202529mEp. 36S2

Welcome to another episode of First Up! In this special episode we are joined by ISAC's Community Outreach Specialist, Paul Oliver, to share a few suggestions and safety tips for our high school and college students goin

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Episode 35: The Commuter vs. Residential Experience

Mar 12, 20251h 8mEp. 35S2

In this episode of First Up, our host have a candid conversation about being a commuter student in comparison to being a residential student living on campus. This conversation features ISAC's training and development sp

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Episode 34: Exploring your Passions (Esports)

Mar 5, 202526mEp. 34S2

In today's episode of First Up, our host Brian speaks with third year college student, Dejan Drasko. During the interview, Dejan discussed his experience as a first-generation college student, how pivotal Esports was to

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Episode 33: HBCUs

Feb 26, 202540mEp. 33S2

In today's episode of First Up, one of our hosts has an open conversation with a family member who went away for college but continued to set an example from afar. Our guest Kasia Redding, J.D., is a first-generation pro

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Episode 32: Becoming A Man (BAM)

Feb 19, 20251h 9mEp. 32S2

In today's episode of First Up, our host speak with current educator and former BAM Regional Manager and Counselor, DeKevious Wilson, to discuss his experience moving to Illinois to follow his family's passion for teachi

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*Episode 31: P.S. You Matter

Feb 12, 20251mEp. 31S2

We’ll be back next with a full episode week on Wednesday; February 19th so tune in then! Below you will find resources mentioned in this episode. https://howwefeel.org./ “How We Feel”, a free app designed by scientist to

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Episode 30: Study Abroad

Jan 22, 202549mEp. 30S2

Are you a student interested in studying abroad? If so, this episode is for you! Join our host as they interview first year ISACorps member, Niah Dobbins. In this episode Niah shares her experience studying abroad, the b

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Episode 29: What's Your Marshmallow?

Jan 15, 202541mEp. 29S2

In this episode of First Up, our host are joined by ISAC's Assistant Director of College Access Services, Kim Korando, to discuss what it was like being first generation and growing up in Southern Illinois. We hope you e

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*Episode 28: Round Table with ISAC

Jan 8, 20251h 16mEp. 28S2

In this special episode of First Up, our host attend an open house where they hear from different divisions of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). In this round table talk, we get to hear from several peop

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*Episode 27: Friendsmas

Dec 18, 202458mEp. 27S2

In this holiday themed episode, our host are joined by members of ISAC to discuss their family holiday traditions, movie favorites, and the importance of coming together. This episode is filled with plenty of friendly ba

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