First Gen Table Talks

by First Generation Students

This podcast is to inform people (students, parents, professors) about what is First-Generation and the importance of knowing what it is and how people benefit from being first gen. There will be several episodes talking about mental health, minorities being in predominantly white institutions, transition from high school to college. As well as having guests in the show to share their experiences and stories of being a first ... 

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Mental Health

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Archie + Spectrum

    Archie + Spectrum

    S03 E12
    12:45

    As a first gen student being set apart from our peers is already our normal. In this episode we speak with the President of Spectrum and fellow student leader Archie who tells us how he navigates college as a first gen while also celebrating his queer identity!

  • Let's get to know the Health & Wellness Center!

    Let's get to know the Health & Wellness Center!

    S03 E11
    21:08

    In this episode we highlight an important resource which is the HWC, this center focuses on both students mental and physical health! As a first-gen student make sure you stop by to get a check up sometime!

  • Women's History Month

    Women's History Month

    S03 E10
    43:00

    In this episode First- Gen Table Talks has the honor of hosting three women who have made history here on ATU Campus. Guests are Dr. T, Taylor Wilkerson, and Kate Manuel!

  • How to get into Engagement and Leadership

    How to get into Engagement and Leadership

    S03 E09
    18:38

    This week we get to know Megan Bell she is the Coordinator of Civic and Community Engagement and Leadership Development for the Department of Campus Life. This office has the honor of awarding Who's Who, The Service Excellence Award, Student Leader of the Month, and Student Leader of The Year! Feel free to explore this offices website and apply for these prestigious awards!

  • The Experiences of Black Students at ATU

    The Experiences of Black Students at ATU

    S03 E08
    55:08

    In this episode we celebrate Black History Month by inviting four of Arkansas Tech's Black Student Leaders Noah Sumler, Maddie Cook, Cynseree Ryan, Charles Moton. Many of who hold positions within Registered Student Orgs and are Student Workers.