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067 // Mom, First Generation Student, and PhD Student with Fernanda Sulantay
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067 // Mom, First Generation Student, and PhD Student with Fernanda Sulantay

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Many examples of hispanics who came to the US and thrived after facing lots of cultural barriers have already been featured on this show. And today’s guest, Fernanda Sulantay, a woman engineer and mother of two pursuing her PhD, also deserves a special spot among them.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Fernanda's Story as an Immigrant Coming into the US for more Life Opportunities

  • How Practical Projects in College Can Give You the Hands-on Experience You Need

  • How She Got into Academic Research at Princeton University under the REU Program

  • The Benefits of a Community College People Overlook — And Why It’s a Great Option

  • A Financial Aid Resource That Can Cover All (or a Huge Part of) Your Education Costs

  • The Challenges First Generation Students Have to Overcome on Their Own…

  • …And the Best Ways for them to Overcome These Challenges.

  • Dealing With Cultural Differences in School and Work (Even if You're not an Immigrant)

  • How to Balance Life Responsibilities as an Engineer and Mother of Two Pursuing a PhD

  • Getting Accepted for a PhD Program in Chemical Engineering at Yale University

  • How to Handle Universities’ Lack of Support for Moms Going Through Grad School

  • How to Make Important Decisions Regarding Work, Education, and Life

  • Why Mental Health Matters — And How It Can Increase Your Productivity

  • Fernanda’s Social Media Content Creation on Instagram Inspiring Other Engineers

  • There’s No Set Deadlines in Life: Focus on What Matters to You, And on Your Own Time

  • Fernanda's #1 Life Advice Regardless of Your Age

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Outro: Southern Skies
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