In this episode of the EOPOS Podcast, new co-hosts Marlene Garcia and Valeria Mejia sit down with EOPOS counselor Alex Castruita to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of first-generation college students. Together, they explore topics such as imposter syndrome, financial barriers, and navigating college life, while also highlighting Alex’s inspiring career journey and briefly touching on his other involvements here at SDSU! Stay till the end for a fun surprise ;)

In this episode of the ESAB podcast, co-hosts Andrea and Chris interview Sarron Delke, a graduating senior majoring in kinesiology and the current president of ESAB. Sarron shares her journey as an EOP student at San Diego State University, discussing her initial shyness and how involvement with ESAB helped her grow into a leadership role. The conversation highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and the resources provided by EOP. Sarron emphasizes the transformative power of support and leadership experiences, encouraging students to seek help, embrace opportunities, and recognize their value within the academic community.

In this episode of the ESAB Podcast, we’re joined by Brenda Alvarez, the current Outreach & Recruitment Chair and next year’s incoming President of ESAB! Brenda shares about her experience navigating imposter syndrome, especially as a first-generation, and EOP student at SDSU. She opens up about how hard her freshman year was, what helped her finally feel like she belonged, and how EOP—and ESAB—became her home on campus.