Student Stories

Season 7 Episode 3    Summary:  First Generation Students Michelle Castrillo Garcia and Amy Cajamarca Leiva join us on the podcast to talk about their college journeys. Milexy, Xander, Amy and Michelle discuss being Hispanic in Albany and being the first in their family to attend college. From trouble finding good tortillas to machismo and religion, listen in for a special episode.    Time Stamps:    0:00 – Guest Introductions  0:30 – Michelle and Amy's Majors  0:57 – What made you want to do your major? What is Human Development?  2:20 – Long term goals, teaching  5:00 – Choosing what you like doing instead of money  5:50 – Xander's change in career choice  6:55 – Parent opinions/doing things with passion  10:30 – Being first generation in college  11:30 – Family Heritage, Visiting   16:13 – No Tortillas?!?!, Adjusting to Albany as a Hispanic Person  19:50 – Fitting in, making your own community  22:00 – First generation program, peer education  23:00 – Balancing academics, work, transitions  31:50 – Being a Christian, finding time and place for church  38:50 – Watching Novelas  44:40 – Machismo – An extreme sense of masculinity, talking about emotions, pride, vulnerability  52:30 – Being away from home, guilt or a service to your family?    1:01:00 – Parents education level, coming to the U.S.  1:09:00 – Future goals, wrapping things up    Contributors:  Milexy Campos (Co-host, Marketing), Xander Guevara (Host, Editing), Angel Gomez (Co-host), Leann Nicholas (Podcast support), Carmen Serrano (Executive Producer), Michelle Castrillo Garcia (Guest), Amy Cajamarca Leiva (Guest).    Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.     Email Carmen Serrano:      Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:    https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= 

Season 7 Episode 2    Summary:  Two D1 student-athletes from the Track and Field team, Ja'Lil Reynolds (High Jump) and Hannah Solomon-Hollander (Pole Vault), join the podcast to talk about their experiences.   (Warning: Explicit Language)    Time Stamps:    0:00 – Guest Introductions  3:30 – Getting recognition  6:45 – Discussing Field Events  11:40 – Why are we still doing track? How did we get to UAlbany?  20:45 – Closure of Saint Rose, Parking is crazy now  22:15 – Most challenging part about being a student-athlete   25:00 – Heritage, Parental History  29:50 – Health issues, showing up for your team  32:50 – Ja'Lil's MBA, Business and Finance  35:00 – Our passions outside of our sport  37:30 – Ja'Lil's Quad Strain  39:10 – Seeing your teammates get hurt, Injuries  43:50 – What is the best part of being on the team?  48:50 – What's next for you?  51:30 – Closing, what message do you want to put out into the world?    Contributors:  Angel Gomez (Co-host, Editing), Leann Nicholas (Co-host), Milexy Campos (Editing, Marketing), Xander Guevara (Host Support), Carmen Serrano (Executive Producer), Ja'Lil Reynolds (Guest), Hannah Solomon-Hollander (Guest).    Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.     Email Carmen Serrano:      Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:    https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= 

Meet the Podcast Team: Season 7 Season 7 Episode 1 Summary: Welcome to the first episode of the UAlbany Student Stories Podcast Season 7. We, Leann, Milexy, Angel, and Xander, as the hosts of the podcast introduce ourselves, share where we're from, and how we got here. We also talk about some interesting stories as young adults and students. Look forward to 5 more great episodes! (Warning: Explicit Language)   Time Stamps:   0:00 – Introduction, Welcome UAlbany Student Stories Season 7 0:50 – Who are we? Xander, Milexy, Leann, Angel 1:55 – Milexy's Back Strain 3:30 – Stomach problems in Mexico, Warning vomit mentioned 5:50 – How did we get into the podcast? 9:50 – So, there was this girl... 12:25 – Where did we descend from? 14:38 – Freshman experience at UAlbany 22:50 – Milexy's First Generation Student Program (Non-STEM) 28:10 – Our passions/Trades, BOCES 32:45 – What do you want to be remembered for? 38:22 – We have been recording for too long, BYE   Contributors: Milexy Campos (Co-host, Marketing), Xander Guevara (Co-host), Angel Gomez (Co-host, Editing), Leann Nicholas (Co-host), Carmen Serrano (Executive Producer).   Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.   Email Carmen Serrano: ceserrano4@albany.edu   Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:   https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=

Season 6: Episode 6  Title: Meet the Podcast    Summary: In this episode, UAlbany students Arely Gonzalez Hernandez, Asia Harris, Bianca Zazzarini-Leon, and Alexa Crespo discuss their experience while working on the podcast. They talk about their favorite moments and episodes, their plans for the future, and the creative and editing processes of the podcast. The four of them reflect on how working on the podcast helped them grow together and individually. They also give advice to future teams on how to schedule, how to come up with ideas for each episode, how to create a title, and how they repurposed an idea from last season's team.     Warning: Explicit Language  Time Stamps:   00:00 Introduction  00:35 Introducing the team   01:21 Why we joined the podcast  04:51 Our favorite moments/episodes   07:38 Editing   09:08 Advice for women in editing   11:30 Tips for next season's team   15:27 The team's plans for their futures  17:23 Editing while not being technologically advanced  19:54 Resources in teams   21:16 The creative process  22:14 Bianca's experience between different seasons   24:33 Creating titles   25:44 The experience of being a smaller team   28:17 Stepping out of our comfort zones  32:32 The microphones  33:04 Making a schedule and coming up with topics   34:28 Growing with the podcast  39:28 How Bianca helped guide us   40:15 Making old episode ideas our own   42:46 What we think our most popular episode will be   43:27 Reflecting on our work   44:52 Thanks for watching! See you next season!       Contributors:    Arely Gonzalez Hernandez (Co-host), Asia Harris (Co-host/Editor/Marketing), Bianca Zazzarini-Leon (Co-host), Alexa Crespo (Co-host/Editor), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 6, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.         Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.         Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu         Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:         https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=         --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 6: Episode 5 Title: Get to Know Serendipity Acapella!   Summary: In this episode, UAlbany students Arely Gonzalez Hernandez, Alexa Crespo, Asia Harris, and Chia Salisbury talk about the student group, Serendipity. Serendipity is the first and only femme identified, SMAT (soprano, mezzo, alto, tenor) acapella group on campus. They talk about the importance of student orgs, sisterhood, and music. This is a heartfelt episode in which Asia, the President, and Chia, the Community Outreach Chair, share their experience with the group and their fondness of it. The women also touch on the impact of femme leadership on campus and in society as a whole.  This episode gives a great inside look at what Serendipity is and all it has to offer the UAlbany community. Serendipity can be found on Instagram: @ualbanyserendipity. They are hosting a show on campus in the Campus Center on Sunday, April 28th at 7 pm (doors at 6:30). It's free and open to all students and staff, they'd love to see you there! All you have to do is RSVP via the link in their Instagram bio.   Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro  0:45 What even is acapella?! 2:35 The history of Serendipity 3:15 So... Why Serendipity? 7:55 The audition process 10:06 Come one, come all, no prior music experience required! 12:25 Balancing cohesion and individuality 16:38 How does Serendipity select music?     18:42 Choreography! 21:50 From rehearsal to stage 25:00 Fine tuning your musical ear (pun intended) 29:12 A trip down memory lane 34:40 Self-expression and more on solos! 40:00 Reminiscing on performances 46:23 The Serendipi-fication of music 48:40 Advice for prospective members 52:48 Shameless plug, come see Serendipity perform! 54:54 Peace out     Contributors:  Chia Salisbury (Guest), Arely Gonzalez Hernandez (Co-host/editor), Asia Harris (Co-host/Marketing), Alexa Crespo (Co-host/Editor), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 6, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.     Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.     Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu    Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:     https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=       --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 6: Episode 4  Threads of Change: Dissecting the Fashion World   Summary: In this episode, UAlbany students Arely Gonzalez, Alexa Crespo, and Asia Harris have a roundtable style discussion about the fashion industry, including important topics such as self-expression, trends, and sustainability. Each of the women go in depth about their own individual relationships with fashion and open to a broader conversation about the fashion industry's societal impact. They further talk about social media's impact on trends and fast fashion, and fast fashion's impact on the environment. They touch on topics such as ethics in shopping, capitalistic overconsumption, and the fate of the fashion industry at large. Their collective perspective as college students contributes greatly to the conversation.     Warning Explicit Language  Time Stamps:  0:00 Intro   0:40 Our relationships with fashion and self-expression  3:26 Plus size fashion and inclusivity   7:25 The fateful battle: short legs vs bell bottoms    9:20 Social media, fashion trends, and body image  14:00 Trend participation and individuality   16:50 Internal and external perceptions of self    18:35 Gen Z's relationship with fashion       21:15 TikTok's negative impact: fast fashion and overconsumption  24:06 Stop throwing out your clothes!!   25:44 Ethical and environmentally conscious shopping  36:58 The college student dilemma  42:02 The future of the fashion industry    45:36 Signing off    Contributors:   Arely Gonzalez Hernandez (Co-host/editor), Asia Harris (Co-host/Marketing), Alexa Crespo (Co-host/Editor), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 6, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.       Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.       Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu       Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:       https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=       --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 6: Episode 2 Title: “You are Kenough” Summary: In this episode, UAlbany students Dylan Fumarola, Asia Harris, and Arely Gonzalez discuss how Barbie, a movie that communicates the effects of patriarchy and feminism, reinforced their views on society. Dylan discusses his view on how the standards in society affect people and how he stays true to his authentic self. They discuss topics such as, the violence and standards associated with the patriarchy, what feminism is to them, and how to recognize misogyny. They also reference how to navigate the world while combatting the patriarchy. This discussion incorporates both the male and female perspective on the patriarchy and how it affects both sexes, respectively.   Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: Introduction:  0:00 Intro  0:30 Host and Guest Introductions  1:30 How do you feel about Barbie land?  3:10 Social Consciousness and Toxic Masculinity   5:00 Effects of the Patriarchy  8:20 Objection in the Real World  14:00 What does Feminism look like?  18:31 Calling out Contributors: How to recognize misogyny  23:23 Homoeroticism and Hyper Masculinity   29:15 How Capitalism Profits off the Fear of Women  33:36 A System Created by Men for Men  36:48 Being your Authentic Self v. Conformity  39:27 The Emasculation of Black Women  41:02 Navigating Space through Barbie Lenses  42:00 Team Ken or Allen  42:51 Final Thoughts and Credits    Contributors:  Dylan Fumarola (Guest), Arely Gonzalez Hernandez (Co-host/editor), Asia Harris (Co-host/Marketing), Alexa Crespo (Editor), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 6, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.     Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.     Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu    Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories”. Click on the following link:     https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 6: Episode 2 Don't Give up on the Dream - The First-Gen Latino College Journey   Summary: In this episode, UAlbany students Ariel Gonzalez, Alexa Crespo, and Arely Gonzalez Hernandez, discuss the process of applying to colleges and becoming first generation Latino students. The conversation explores the resources and meaningful mentors throughout high school that were crucial in the college application and selection process. Furthermore, the conversation goes into detail about the factors that may be driving Latino students away from pursuing into higher education, including lack of resources and concerns over affordability. Ariel, Arely, and Alexa give advice to Latino and First-generation students to persist through the hardships presented throughout the college application process.   Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: :00 Introduction 00:41 The college application process 7:42 Ariel committing to the College of St. Rose 9:28 Academic support at UAlbany 12:26 Ariel's High School Mentor 16:29 High school support systems for Latino Students 22:44 Navigating the cost of college 28:04 Pressures of going and staying in college 33:36 Advice for Latino high school students 38:21 Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 6: Episode 1  Title: Exploring the LGBTQ+ Experience and Allyship   Summary:  In this episode, UAlbany students Mia Cannizzo, Alexa Crespo, Arely Gonzalez Hernandez, and Bianca Zazzarini-Leon discuss the experiences of being members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. The conversation explores navigating sexual identity and confronting biphobia. Furthermore, the conversation goes into detail about the transition to college life, with a more supportive system and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, including the vibrancy of drag shows and pride parades. Mia's background in sociology helps highlight the media misrepresentation of the community as well as the intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ identity with other aspects including race, gender, and religion.     Warning Explicit Language  Time Stamps:  :00 Introduction  00:30 Self-Discovery of Sexual Identity  2:33 Confronting Biphobia  4:53 Transitioning to college   9:09 Our first Drag shows and Pride parades  13:47 The dulling down and overexaggerating of the LGBTQ+ community in the media  23:17 Attack on LGBTQ+ rights   34:44 Exploring the intersectionality of sexuality, gender, race, and religion  55:42 How do we make sexual health education more LGBTQ+ inclusive?  1:05:05 Unsafe relationships  1:08:00 Final thoughts  1:12:39 Thanks for listening!  Contributors: Alexa Crespo (Host/Editor), Arely González-Hernández (Host/Editor), Asia Harris (Host/Marketing) Bianca Zazzarini-León (Host/Editor/Graduate Consultant) (Host/Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 6, Episode 1 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.   Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: ⁠cserrano4@albany.edu⁠  Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: ⁠https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 5 Episode 6 Title: Meet The Podcast Summary:  In this episode, UAlbany Student Stories podcast team, Ryan Pare, Sophia Smith and Bianca Zazzarini-León give you a sneak preview into who they are and what it was like to be part of the podcast team! Each one of us dives into how unique this podcast team is from previous seasons and what brought us to join this season. We each explore our personal highlights throughout the season and hopefully highlight discussions to include next season! We're so happy you tuned in this season! We can't wait for you to tune in for Season 6! Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - Get to know the podcast team! 5:54- Differences from previous teams! 10:30- Our personal highlights! 18:10- Our goals after the Podcast! 27:29- Our aspirations for future seasons! 33:20 - Our future in the Podcast! 36:51-Goodbye! See you next season!    Contributors: Ryan Pare (Host, Editor), Sophia Smith (Host), Bianca Zazzarini-León (Host/Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 5, Episode 6 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.   Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu  Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=         --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 5 Episode 5  Title: Being our Barbie Selves   Summary: UAlbany students, Sarai Lewis and Alyssa Roman discuss their leadership positions and roles at UAlbany. The conversation centers around the Barbie movie and how patriarchal standards and norms impact Sarai and Alyssa in their leadership positions. Furthermore, the conversation surrounds women's empowerment in society and highlights the harmful effects of the patriarchy within society. Alyssa and Sarai dive into the conversation in a multifaceted way discussing gender prejudices, issues of race, mental health, and beauty standards and how they combat these issues.  Instagram for orgs: @ualbanymaps @lmsaplus @pvoices @ua.spanishclub Warning Explicit Language  Time Stamps:  0:00 - Introduction to our Barbie's  1:43 – Toxic femininity vs Toxic masculinity?  11:57- Fear of women's power  21:53-Combatting toxic masculinity  46:26- Race as a factor in being our Barbie selves  58:37- Being women leaders  1:04:02- Recruiting for Orgs  1:06:21- Saying Goodbye Contributors: Sarai Lewis (StoryTeller), Alyssa Roman (StoryTeller), Ryan Pare (Host, Editor), Sophia Smith (Host),  Bianca Zazzarini-León (StoryTeller/Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 5, Episode 5 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 5 Episode 4 Title: How disability friendly is UAlbany? Summary: In this episode, UAlbany student Sasha Chattergoon tells her story of resilience and strength relating to her disability. She then delves into stigmas she has faced on campus and throughout her life for being disabled. As a student at UAlbany, Sasha highlights the lack of accessibility she has dealt with on the UAlbany campus. However, the lack of accessibility, is also seen throughout some professors' and some students' attitudes towards Sasha and others who may have a disability. This episode attempts to dismantle prejudices and stigmas puts our own privileges and biases into question. Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: 0:00- Introduction 0:37- Sasha's disability 1:18- Transition from Guyana to the U.S 2:21 - Stigmas Sasha faces 4:07 - Put some respect on Sasha's name 7:17 - Sasha's transition from SUNY Schenectady to SUNY UAlbany 8:52- How accessible is UAlbany? 14:50- Housing and classroom accessibility on campus 16:30 – Inaccessibility of professors and classes 20:04 – Navigating accommodations for teachers? 23:40 – How to make UAlbany more accessible 26:39- Excluded by clubs and people 29:16- Sasha just rolls with it 30:42 - Positive and negative highlights at UAlbany 31:57 - Future goals for Sasha 33:07  - Goodbye's Contributors: Sasha Chattergoon (StoryTeller),  Ryan Pare (Host, Editor), Bianca Zazzarini-León (Host/Marketing) Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 5, Episode 4 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu  Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link:   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 5: Episode 3 Title: The Libros/arte and Cartonera exhibit: What is a book? In this Episode, UAlbany student Claudia Piqué discusses the exhibition “Libros/Arte: Handmade Books from Latin America & the Caribbean” at the University Art Museum, which is the first bilingual exhibit at the University at Albany Museum. This exhibit is unique as it breaks the tradition of what we typically view as a book, not only because of the communal creation process but also the experimental formatting it uses. The Libros/Arte and Cartoneras show a story of resistance from communities in Latin America and the Caribbean as to who owns knowledge and how it is passed. The creation of this exhibit is due to the hard work and dedication of LLC Librarian Jesus Alonso Regalado, who collected books from all over Latin America for over a year, and the curators Dr. Ilka Kressner and Dr. Alejandra Bronfman. Thank you for creating this beautiful exhibit. The Libros/Arte: Handmade from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibit is showcased at the University Museum until the end of the Fall 2023 semester. Go check it out, you won't regret it! Museum Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 4pm Open Select Saturdays 11am – 4pm: 9/23, 9/30, 10/14, 10/21 Open Select Evening Hours 6pm – 8pm: 11/8 Closed: 9/4, 10/9, 11/10, 11/23, 11/24   Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: 0:00- Introduction 0:30- The Libros/ Arte Exhibit 1:40- The unique process of the Libros/Arte exhibit 6:05- What is a book? 8:03-Behind the scenes of creating the exhibit 9:47- Libros/Arte is resistance 11:39-Yerbas Poderosas 14:39 - The start of Libros Cartonera in Argentina 21:26- Environmental consciousness of Cartoneras 23:27- Everyone owns knowledge 29:24 - A global Cartonera community 32:02- What would our Cartonera look like? 36:10-The roots of Claudia's favorite Cartonera 40:30- Go visit the University Museum for the Libros/Arte exhibit     Contributors: Claudia Piqué (StoryTeller),  Ryan Pare (Host, Editor),  Sophia Smith (Host), Bianca Zazzarini-León (Host/Marketing) Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 5, Episode 3 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu    Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 5: Episode 2 Title: #Multicultural Living Summary:  In this episode, UAlbany students Sophia Smith and Bianca Zazzarini-Leon discuss what it was like to grow up in a multicultural household. Sophia and Bianca delve into how their identities have evolved and what hardships come with negotiating identity. Both students discuss how violent being multicultural in the U.S can be, centering stories of racism and prejudice. However, they also highlight the benefits of having a multicultural background, that privilege bilingualism and multiple perspectives. These stories of resilience remind us of how proud of our own cultures we should be.   Warning Explicit Language Time Stamps: 0:00- Introduction 0:31 – Find out about Sophia's heritages! 1:40 –Ancestry and me 2:34 -Gloria, Gloria!    4:36- Sophia's family and their cultures 6:11-Bianca's heritages! 7:47- We all love potatoes! 9:05- A plate of sancocho and pastelitos will always wait for you! 9:52-What culture does Sophia identify with? 14:15–Argentine and Dominican fusion 16:11- Dialects are hard 16:31-Latin America does not equate to Spanish 17:13-Don't impose identities on others. 17:26-Sophia's identities 21:44 -Bianca's identities  25:38- A perspective on Belize's reality  29:41- A perspective on the Dominican Republic's reality 35:35- Sophia and Bianca's future household 41:05-  Bye, thanks for listening!   Contributors: Sophia Smith (StoryTeller/Host), Bianca Zazzarini-León (StoryTeller/Marketing) Ryan Pare (Host, Editor), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 5, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu  Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/messag         --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 5: Episode 1 Title: Hola and こんにちは (Konnichiwa) Come Study Abroad with Us! In this episode, UAlbany students Casey Navin, Sophia Smith and Bianca Zazzarini-Leon discuss their studying abroad experiences. Casey, Sophia and Bianca discuss how they prepared for their new adventure, which includes preparing before, during and after study abroad and the anxieties and worries that came with this new journey. Each of the storytellers discuss how they handled finances, culture shocks, and the education systems in their respective countries. These culturally immersive experiences have broadened and shaped news perspectives that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Warning Explicit Language :00 Introduction :17 Find out where we studied abroad! 2:06 The smoothest study abroad process 6:25 Sophia's money exchange process 7:42 Sophia's living situation 8:20 Casey's financial process 9:22   How we each dealt with our finances 10:51 They're all called pesos but they're different pesos 11:10  How all 3 of us prepared for our new adventure 21:12  Experience the cultures we did! 38:51 Our education in different cultures 46:09 Language ideology against Dominicans 47:30 Saying our goodbye's 54:39 Our favorite memories Contributors: Casey Navin (StoryTeller), Sophia Smith (StoryTeller/Host), Bianca Zazzarini-León (StoryTeller/Marketing) Ryan Pare (Host, Editor), Carmen Serrano (Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 5, Episode 1 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu  Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=       --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 4 Episode 6   Season 4 Finale: Meet the Podcast Team!   In this episode: Season 4's podcast team introduces themselves. They talk about why they decided to join the team, and what this opportunity was like for them. Each podcast member explains what their plans are for the future, and they all discuss how studying abroad and pursuing graduate education are things they consider for their next steps in life. Lastly, to wrap up the episode, the podcast team is asked to describe their podcast experience in one word and elaborate on why they chose it.  Follow our Instagram!! @albanystudentstories  00:00 Intro    01:09 Why did we join the podcast team?   02:50 What do we do for marketing?   03:36 How was being part of the podcast this semester?   07:22 Our future: What are our plans?   23:07 What were our favorite episodes?  29:28 Describing our podcast experience in one word   32:27 Wrapping up season 4!!!    Contributors:   Yesenia Melo (Host), J-Lyn Thomas (Host), Brandon Lemus (Storyteller/Editor), Yehara Gutierrez Rodriguez (Storyteller/Marketing), Christopher Miller (Storyteller/Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 4, Episode 6 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.   Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP).   Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.   Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu    Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link:    https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Title: Authentically Thoroughly Really, Me, Jalibeth Tells All Joining us this week is our dear classmate, friend, and Vice President of the Spanish Club, Jalibeth. In this episode, she talks about her background and identity as a Dominican woman. She describes her challenging life in New York City and then reveals how moving to Albany brought her freedom. She then discusses how she has recreated herself and the issues with her academics that have arisen from that experience. To wrap it up, Jalibeth, Yesenia and J-Lyn talk about the culture of hanging out with other individuals with similar linguistic backgrounds in Spanish classes, and the pressure to compete with the graduate students in the program.   If you have any questions for Jalibeth, follow her Instagram - @jalibeth.s     00:00 Intro  00:30 Jalibeth's Intro   01:10 “I am Dominican”  02:01 Spanish is my first language   03:49 Colorism in the Dominican community  08:06 Moving from NYC to Albany   12:08 “Let me tell you how I ended up here”   13:44 Take the risk!  16:29 My college experience  17:19 Take care of yourself   18:46 “Bills don't stop”   20:14 Communicate with your professors   22:21 Spanish Classes: Non-native vs. Native speakers   23:50 Grad students vs. Undergrads   26:20 Different Spanish dialects   28:03 Wrapping up     Contributors:   Jalibeth Sepulveda (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), J-Lyn Thomas (Host), Brandon Lemus (Editor), Yehara Gutierrez Rodriguez (Marketing), Christopher Miller (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 4, Episode 5 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.   Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP).   Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.   Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu   Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link:   https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=         --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 4: Episode 4   Title: Latin Lessons in Daily Life    In this Episode, guest Colin Mance, a senior at UAlbany, talks about his life growing up in Albany. He speaks about his military school experience; as well as his trajectory and transition from military high school to UAlbany. Additionally, he discusses how he came to appreciate the Latin language and his great appreciation of his Latin instructor, Charlie Giglio. During the interview, he highlights how UAlbany Faculty members have helped shape his post-graduation plans.   00:00 Intro   00:09 Colin's Intro   00:20 Living and studying in Albany.   02:10 Experience in a military school   04:39 What's is military school like?     08:16 Military's not a passion nor plan anymore. 09:36 Colin's experience at UAlbany   11:41 Charlie's Latin class   12:16 Knowledge is power.   12:49 Colin's parents were UAlbany students.     13:13 Track and Colin's UAlbany journey   15:37 Going to UAlbany was fate.   16:36 What made Charlie Giglio's Latin class so important for you?   21:59 UAlbany professors care about you   23:08 “What are your plans after graduation?”   26:14 Outro   Contributors:    Colin Mance (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), J-Lyn Thomas (Host), Brandon Lemus (Editor), Yehara Gutierrez Rodriguez (Marketing), Christopher Miller (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 4, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer.     More about the Group: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2022-indigenous-students-host-vigil-honoring-residential-school-survivors   Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP).     Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.     Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu     Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link:   https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=            --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 4: Episode 3    Title: UAlbany Student Stories - The Power of Storytelling     In this episode, UAlbany Student Stories' Executive producer and editor, Dr. Carmen Serrano, along with Season 4 co-hosts, Yesenia Melo, and J-Lyn Thomas, are interviewed by hosts Dr. Eric Hardiman and Alyssa Lotmore on the Social Workers Radio Talk Show. They talk about how in 2019, armed with a $6,500 University StAR grant, the Director of the Spanish program in Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC) department and the Associate professor, Carmen Serrano set out to establish the largely student-run podcast; UAlbany Student Stories. This podcast was created to help amplify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized UAlbany students and alumni, with storytelling that would prove both instructive and inspiring to others.     00:00 – Intro     00:15 – Social Work month – Events coming up.     02:48 – Carmen Serrano's Intro     03:12 – Creation of UAlbany Student Stories     03:52 – Yesenia Melo and J-Lyn Thomas intros    04:26 – How did the idea for this podcast series come about?    06:27 – COVID's impact on the podcast    06:43 – Sound notes recorded during the pandemic.    07:03 – What are sound notes?     07:43 – Topics shared on UAlbany Student Stories     08:01 – How's the process of preparing for podcast participation?      10:12 – Was the podcast something we had an interest in before?    11:44 – How are students selected to tell their stories?    12:29 – What is the response to the podcast? How do we navigate it?     14:36 – UAlbany's rich diversity and student background     15:24 – What are the most important aspects of storytelling?    18:20 – Did we expect the podcast's success?  20:32 – What's the notion of discourse a podcast gives you?    23:03 – Practical skills of interviewing.    23:54 – How the Social Workers Radio Talk Show started.    24:12 – Guest's authentic stories and expertise.     25:22 – Next steps and expectations for UAlbany Student Stories     28:30 – Where can you find UAlbany Student Stories? Our platforms and social media     31:13 – Outro     Contributors:     The Social Workers Radio Talk Show:    Eric Hardiman (Host), Alyssa Lotmore (Host)     UAlbany Student Stories:     Carmen Serrano (Storyteller/Editor/Executive Producer), Yesenia Melo (Storyteller/Host), J-Lyn Thomas (Storyteller/Host), Brandon Lemus (Editor), Yehara Gutierrez Rodriguez (Marketing), Christopher Miller (Marketing). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 4, Episode 3 [podcast].     More about the Group: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2022-indigenous-students-host-vigil-honoring-residential-school-survivors     Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP).       Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio.       Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu       Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link:    https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort=           Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message      --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 4: Episode 2 Title: Through Food and Protest: Celebrating Indigenous Heritage In this episode, guests Jillian Benedict, and Ryleigh John tell the history behind their founding of the Indigenous Student Association at UAlbany. They dig deeper into the extraordinarily successful events their group has held so far, including an indigenous food tasting, and a vigil for the victims of the Residential School system founded by the US and Canadian governments. Jillian and Ryleigh explain the history behind the schools, and their lasting impact. Finally, they discuss some of the future events being held by ISA that listeners can support and attend. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Jillian's Intro 00:24 Ryleigh's Intro 00:31 How did ISA start? 01:31 Where are the indigenous communities? 02:05 ISA's inclusion and acceptance on campus 02:47 How have you been exposed to the culture? 03:58 Seneca language 05:07 NYS Language curriculums do not help 05:30 Life growing up on reservations. 06:18 Cultural shock coming to UAlbany 06:52 How far away are reservations? 07:18 What is something you miss? 07: 47 What is Native American Heritage Month? 08:00 ISA food event 10:01 Residential school survivors' event 10:22 Residential schools' background history 11:19 Personal impact of the event 14:20 Upcoming ISA events 14:47 Shout-out Contributors: Jillian Benedict (Storyteller), Ryleigh John (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), J-Lyn Thomas (Host), Brandon Lemus (Editor), Yehara Gutierrez Rodriguez (Marketing), Christopher Miller (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 4, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. More about the Group: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2022-indigenous-students-host-vigil-honoring-residential-school-survivors Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Title: Miss Travesía of the Garifuna Community In this episode, UAlbany student (and season's 4 co-host) J-Lyn discusses her Afro-Latinx heritage and her experiences as part of the Garifuna people. J-Lyn also speaks about the historical background of the Garifuna people and how this has impacted her family history as well. She focuses on her experience participating in a cultural beauty pageant where she represented her Garifuna pueblo and how that participation has helped shape her cultural identity. J-Lyn would also like to invite the listeners to watch the video of her excellent talent of dancing, Chumba Miss Garifuna 2017 Original (Start at 17:10). 0:00 Introduction 0:15 J-Lyn's Introduction 0:31 Afro-Latina Heritage and Upbringing. 0:56 Who are the Garifuna people? 2:05 What is my cultural experience? 4:03 I do not speak the language 6:22 Family's immigration to the U.S. 7:31 I owe all my respect to my grandma 9:36 Cultural beauty pageant, Miss Garifuna 10:35 Miss Travesía 10:48 History of the Garifuna people 13:34 There's power in learning history 15:38 Speech in Garifuna 21:08 Chumba: My dancing talent 25:13 Become a mentor and be part of the process Contributors: J-Lyn Thomas (Storyteller/ Host), Yesenia Melo (Host), Brandon Lemus (Editor), Yehara Gutierrez Rodriguez (Marketing), Christopher Miller (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 4, Episode 1 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepaby Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Seasons 3: Episode 5 Season Finale: Meet the Podcast Team! In this episode the entire Podcast team introduces themselves, and gives the audience a sneak peak of what occurs behind the scenes when producing podcasts. Each podcast member explains why they decided to join the team, and how UAlbany Student Stories has changed their lives for the better. They each get personal and share a piece of advice with future and current students on how to make the most of their experience here at UAlbany. :00 Introduction 1:05 Why did we join the Podcast Team? 5:22 Skills that we learned 11:53 How did our semester go? 14:33 Protecting our mental health 18:32 Advice to fellow students 22:40 A Wrap on Season 3! Contributors: Yesenia Melo (Host), Delvi Paez (Host), Caitlin Fanning (Editor), Rosmery Reyes (Marketing), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 3, Episode 5 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Seasons 3: Episode 4 Title: UAlbany Changed My Life In this episode, UAlbany student Ava Green speaks about their coming out story, alongside the many challenges they had to encounter as the only queer individual in their high school. Ava discusses how UAlbany opened up many doors that they didn't know existed, it opened their mind and introduced them to what the rest of the world has to offer. Their unique experiences have played a significant role in their current view on the world. Coming to UAlbany taught them the importance, as well as the beauty in diversity. Make sure you tune in next week for our last episode of the season! :00 Introduction :17 Who is Ava? :48 Growing up in a rural town 1:25 The only queer person 2:10 Alienated by my town 4:00 GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) 4:48 Albany accepted my true self 5:02 Gentrification in Delhi 8:14 What UAlbany has to offer 11:30 Relearning history 13:34 Next steps with political science 14:45 Possibility of moving back to Delhi? 16:57 Wrapping things up Contributors: Ava Green (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), Delvi Paez (Host), Caitlin Fanning (Editor), Rosmery Reyes (Marketing), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 3, Episode 4 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 3: Episode 3 Title: Unmasking The American Dream In this episode, UAlbany student Willy Estevez talks about the hardships he encountered when he immigrated to the United States. Willy mentions the difficulty he had learning a new language and having to choose the correct path. He also states that UAlbany felt like the right choice due to its student diversity and the opportunity offered to minorities. His story captures the realities of many immigrants in the United States, who face discrimination, insufficient employment opportunities, and lack of resources. You will find Willy's strength inspiring. Warning Explicit Language :00 Introduction :12 Willy's introduction 1:11 Issues adapting to a new language 1:50 Hardships with employment 03:43 My first job 05:02 Strengthening my skills/ developing my skills 05:34 Deviating from the norm 05:45 Why UAlbany? 07:13 Learning to love myself 08:28 Being an advocate 09:16 Being bullied 11:02 bad influences 11:40 Easy money 12:20 Doing the right thing 13:22 Lack of resources 14:43 Experiencing constant violence 15:30 Next steps 16:25 Working toward greatness Contributors: Willy Estevez Cruz (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), Delvi Paez (Host), Caitlin Fanning (Editor), Rosmery Reyes (Marketing), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 3, Episode 3 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 3: Episode 2 Title: They Told Me It Was Important to "Improve The Race" In this episode, UAlbany student Bianca discusses the many hardships her family has endured, and specifically during the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). She focuses on her brave grandfather and how he stood up for what was right regardless of the repercussions. Bianca also speaks about issues of discrimination and self-identity in the Dominican Republic. This is a profound discussion that addresses themes of liberty, life, and the pursuit of happiness. :00 Introduction :17 Bianca's introduction :48 My grandfather was arrested 02:49 The Trujillo dictatorship 02:57 Issues that led to his arrest 04:17 Historical timeline of both dictatorships 05:35 Spirit of rebellion 08:39 Racial tension in the Dominican Republic 09:06 “Quiero mejorar la raza”/ I want to better the race 10:21 What Trujillo destroyed and the colorism he created 10:59 Haitian hate fueled by the church 12:24 A push towards accepting ones blackness 15:10 Bilingualism in the island 16:37 “La masacre del perejil” / Parsley massacre 18:21 Bianca's final thoughts Contributors: Biancan Zazzarini-León (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), Delvi Paez (Host), Caitlin Fanning (Editor), Rosmery Reyes (Marketing), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 3, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 3~Episode 2: Part 2 of 2 Moving On to Bigger & Better Things In this episode, our hosts Delvi and Yesenia finish interviewing our anonymous guest who is referred to as Maui Matthews. This is the second and final part of Maui's story, where he describes in intimate detail his academic and personal life throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He later talks about becoming comfortable in his own skin, living life to the fullest, and spreading kindness all around. Tune in for new episodes! :00 Introduction :05 Start of sophomore year :20 Struggling to get back into school mode :53 Substance abuse resurfacing 01:11 Getting arrested 01:41 Destroying my image 02:31 Caged in 04:26 My criminal record 05:21 I want to get out of here 05:30 My first apartment 06:46 Getting my life together 07:28 Coming out 08:28 I can't be myself 09:28 Accepting myself 11:05 Feeling safe 13:54 Comfortable with my sexuality 14:58 Senior year 15:04 Optimistic about the future 16:09 Accepting people for who they are Contributors: Maui Matthews (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (Host), Delvi Paez (Host), Caitlin Fanning (Editor), Rosmery Reyes (Marketing), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 3, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 3~Episode 1: Part 1 of 2 In this episode, our hosts Delvi and Yesenia interview an anonymous guest who is referred to as Maui Matthews. This is a UAlbany student's coming of age story. Maui describes in detail how he fell out with his family, became homeless, as well as the many struggles he encountered in high school that led him to lean into drugs and alcohol for comfort. This is part one of Maui's story, in part two he talks about overcoming his challenges, and how he was able to embrace adversity with the help of our UAlbany community. Make sure you tune in soon to hear the rest of his story! Warning Explicit Language :00 - Introduction :00 - Maui :29 - The start of family issues 03:10 - Eviction and homelessness 06:30 - Moving around the city 09:29 - Relying on drugs & alcohol 11:30 - Where was my brother? 13:20 - My godmother saved us 14:43 - Discovering who my true friends were 16:07 - Why UAlbany? 17:36 - My freshman year at UAlbany 18:45 - COVID forced me to move back “home” 20:35 - I wanted my grandmother dead 22:05 - Wrapping up my freshman year experience Contributors: Maui Matthews (Storyteller), Yesenia Melo (host), Delvi Paez (host), Caitlin Fanning (Editor), Rosmery Reyes(marketing), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 3, Episode 1 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season Finale Season 2 – Episode 8 – In this episode, Claudia and Henry interview each other and speak about their experiences as podcasters. They reflect upon their experiences at UAlbany and tell listeners how these podcasts have been transformative. They also express their love for language. They give advice to future podcasters. With this episode we conclude Season 2. We will return in the fall with a new podcast team and new inspirational stories. :00 Introduction 1:00 How do you feel about graduation? 4:44 We love Spanglish 14:30 Adjusting to Life when visiting Cuba 20:15 Expressing their love for Mom & Learning to be Patient 27:00 Living in the present 32:12 How Henry and Claudia perfected their podcasting skills 38:00 Podcasts build communities 42:30 Shout out to Jessica Dandrow and Rashel Jimenez 44:43 Bittersweet Farewell and Thank you! Contributors: Claudia Pique (host/storyteller), Henry Grygas (host/storyteller), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Logo created by the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

A Sense of Belonging Season 2 – Episode 7 – In this episode, alumnus David (English/Law and Philosophy) and soon to be alumna Rashel (Communication/Spanish) speak about their experiences with racism. They describe their work as teachers and how they foster a positive environment with young students. They later talk about their own struggles to find a place of belonging in society and within their communities. They also explore how identity shapes their own unique experiences. Topics such as racism, white-passing Latinx, media, and government are addressed as well. :00 Introduction :24 Who is David? 2:58 Rashel's work as a bilingual teacher 4:05 Children's emotional needs in education/ emotional needs 7:06 Building community with students through videogames 12:50 Getting in touch with their roots 19:00 Dealing with racism, identity, and belonging 26:39 Experiencing racism firsthand as a white-passing Mexican 34:00 We should stand up for one another 36:00 Building each other up instead of bringing each other down 36:31 How the media and government perpetuate division 40:20 Opening up to new experiences in the Southwest Contributors: Rashel Jimenez (Storyteller), David Mitchell (Storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Season 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funded provided by the UAlbany. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Logo created by the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 2 – Episode 6 – In this episode, Ivan KristhianeGuzman Daquial(Philosophy/Political Science) describes his upbringing in the Philippines and explains how coming to the United States has changed his life. His childhood experiences include helping with the family business from the age of 7 and going to seminary school at the age of 13. He also explains the cultural shock he experienced when attending high school in Queens, NY. He finally landed at the University at Albany, where Ivan found the resources to fulfill his soulful purpose of being a leader. Through it all, he excelled as a student and as a leader, however, he also knew when it was time to minimize stress. :00 Introduction :22 Life in the Philippines 4:00 Ivan's years in the seminary 10:40 Arriving to the United States 14:50 Choosing a university 17:35 From the bottom to the top 20:18 Balancing leadership and academics 23:00 Recognizing great leaders in students 25:20 Looking for fulfillment, but not at the cost of stress 32:00 Exploring different majors and minors 35:30 Ivan's theses 39:37 What is Ivan doing next? Contributors: Ivan KristhianeGuzman Daquial (Storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor), Rashel Jimenez (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 6 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelode Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funded provided by the UAlbany Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 2 – Episode 5 – In this episode, Kebra describes why she came to UAlbany and the challenges and blessings she experienced. Throughout the podcast, she talks about her life in Ghana and what it was like to move to the United States. Kebra describes her spiritual growth and her Christianity. She also shares how becoming closer to God has allowed her to be the person she is today. Kebra has become fluent in French and she would love to live in France in the future. :00 – Introduction :17- Who is Kebra? 1:42- My biggest challenge 2:45- Res Life 4:35- Why Kebra decided to come to UAlbany 6:00- The eclipse 8:10- I was an undecided major 9:00- How Christianity helped me 13:15- I like learning French. 15:15- Shout out to French Instructor Komla Amegashie 17:18- I can completely understand my French Instructor, Madame Veronique. 19:51- I want to move to France 20:32- My life in Ghana 22:40- Ad with Nike 25:05- Life in the Bronx 28:00- Returning to visit Ghana after eight years 29:00- My first time on a plane 32:15- Balancing time for self-care 36:00- Trip to Jamaica 36:43- Kebra's plans Contributors: Kebra Baako (Storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funded provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Logo created by the Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 2 - Episode 4- Latin in My Everyday Life In this episode, UAlbany student Chris discusses his experience at the university and his experience serving in the US Navy. He mentions his medical condition, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and how it affected his ability to continue his service. He later talks about his experience taking a Latin class at UAlbany and how having an amazing professor for the class has impacted his appreciation and understanding of the language. :00 – Introduction :50 – Why Chris chose UAlbany 2:09 – Chris' experience at UAlbany 4:20 – Experience in the Navy 7:08 – Medical condition – POTS 7:55 – Experience with taking a Latin class 10:25- Taking a class with Award Winning Instructors (Shout out to Charlie Giglio!) 14:10 – Thoughts about Latin 16:23 – How Latin has helped with reading comprehension 19:05 – Tattoo with meaningful phrase in Latin 24:27 – Chris' future plans Contributors: Christopher Stewart (Storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funded provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Season 2 – Episode 3 (En Español) - Guardar semillas en el cabello In this episode, UAlbany students Andrea Miranda (LACS) and Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Criminal Justics/Spanish) have a conversation about the art exhibit Guardar Semillas en el cabello, which Andrea helped curate. Their heartfelt conversation also addresses issues of hair and race. They describe painful experiences and how they have come to appreciate and embrace their identity. EXPOSICIÓN EN PANAMÁ, PANAMA, PANAMÁ: https://www.arteinformado.com/agenda/f/guardar-semillas-en-el-cabello-208508 :00 – Introducción :25 – Andrea y Quialmeiry 1:45 – Guardar Semillas en el cabello 9:00 – El doloroso tema del cabello 13:00 – Crecí pensando que mi pelo era un problema 15:00 – La belleza eurocéntrica 19:00 – Miedo y burla 27:00– Del odio a la aceptación 31:00 – Cambiando la narrativa 31:25 – La diversidad en UAlbany (Shout out to LACS!) 34:00 – La diversidad en las clases (Shout out to EOP!) 37:00 – El tema de raza en latinoamérica 38:00 – El reto de ser latinx y bilingüe 42:45 – Ser estudiante es bello y estresante Contributors: Andrea Miranda (Storyteller), Quialmeiry Carrasco Puntier (Storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Funded provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Meet the Podcast Team: A Podcast About Podcasting Season 2 – Episode 2 Show Notes In this episode, podcast members introduce themselves and talk about why they have joined UAlbany Student Stories. We listen to their stories to gain a better sense of who is behind the scenes and understand the community that our members are building within UAlbany Student Stories. This episode highlights who our members are, what they think about podcasting, and what their desired future field of expertise, among other student-centered topics. :00 – Introduction :17 – Introduction of Our Podcast Members 1:57 – Why Our Members Joined 4:08 – Thoughts on Podcasting 7:23 – Podcasting and It's Efficiency 7:40 -- Building a Community Through Stories @GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu 8:24 – The Truth About College 9:22 – Where Will Our Members Be 12:03 – Future Careers 12:25 – Why We Love Working with Kids 15:55 – What Have We Learned 17:22 – Shoutouts Contributors: Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (sound editor/marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Proud Curls Season 2 – Episode 1 In this episode, UAlbany student Marielis Cepin talks about her experiences at the university and how she has learned to embrace her natural hair. She first discusses the sense of community and diversity she has found at UAlbany, and then goes on to tell the story of her personal curly hair journey. Her inspiring story highlights some of the struggles she has had to face regarding others' viewpoints on natural curly hair, as well as how having patience with herself and with her hair has been the key to success throughout her hair journey. :00 – Introduction :52 – Why Marielis Chose UAlbany 3:48 – Most Inspiring Classes Marielis has Taken 5:31 – Learning About Hair Cultures 6:44 – Marielis' Curly Hair Journey 12:40 – Society's View on Curly Hair 14:21– Curly Hair Routine 16:27 – About Her Instagram Page: @mcurlyy 18:00 – “Bad Hair” versus “Good Hair” 18:58 – The Influence of Family Contributors: Marielis Cepin (storyteller), Claudia Pique (host), Henry Grygas (host), Jessica Dandrow (sound editor/marketing), Rashel Jimenez (sound editor/marketing), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 2 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. Special thanks to Ryan C. Clow, Digital Scholarship Center Training Specialist, for allowing us to use the equipment and recording studio. Email Carmen Serrano: cserrano4@albany.edu or the Podcast team: GRP-uastudentstories@albany.edu Funding provided by the UAlbany Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP). Interested in supporting future podcast programming? Please donate to LLC and specify “UAlbany Student Stories.” Click on the following link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1642/18-giving/form.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=399&cid=1042&bledit=1&dids=156.157.158.159.160.241.177.178&sort= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Living in Languages The students explore what it is like to live in languages: Catherine teaches English as a foreign/new language, Diona teaches Spanish as a foreign/new language and Ariah is bilingual native speaker. They each bring three original perspectives on how they use language in teaching and in their everyday lives. 2:00 Learning a new language 4:43 How do you teach a new language? 6:18 Teaching ESL 10:00 Code-switching and translating thoughts 13:00 Learning different dialects 17:00 We are creating diversity This is our final episode! We end the season by returning to our planned programming (before our Covid-19 chapters). Contributors: Catherine Dennis-Greener (storyteller), Diona Espinosa (storyteller), Ariah Matias (storyteller), Ariah Matias (co-producer), James Ashley (co-producer), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 7 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Episode 6.4- Covid-19 Student Stories, UAlbany students share their hopes and fears about living through this pandemic. If you would like to share your experiences, please send a SoundNote or Voice Memo to cserrano4@albany.edu or abronfman@albany.edu Contributors: Ariah Matias (co-producer), James Ashley (co-producer), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 6.4 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Episode 6.3- Covid-19 Student Stories: Kelvin and Penelope UAlbany students share their hopes and fears about living through this pandemic. Some of our heroic students are essential workers too. If you would like to share your experiences, please send a SoundNote or Voice Memo to cserrano4@albany.edu or abronfman@albany.edu Contributors: Kelvin Urbaez(storyteller), Penelope Medina (storyteller), Ariah Matias (co-producer), James Ashley (co-producer), Derick Pilgrim (co-producer), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 6.3 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Episode 6.2- Covid-19 Student Stories: Linda, Imari, and Brittney UAlbany students share their hopes and fears about living through this pandemic. Some of our heroic students are essential workers too. If you would like to share your experiences, please send a SoundNote or Voice Memo to cserrano4@albany.edu or abronfman@albany.edu Contributors: Linda Aldana (storyteller), Imari Powe (storyteller), Brittney Wisdom (storyteller), Ariah Matias (co-producer), James Ashley (co-producer), Derick Pilgrim (co-producer), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Stories, Episode 6.2 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

Students have sent us SoundNotes and Voice memos that chronicle their transition to online learning during this Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to their stories. If you would like to share your experiences, please send a SoundNote or Voice Memo to cserrano4@albany.edu or abronfman@albany.edu Contributors: Natalia Davila (storyteller), Amber Bradley (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 6 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories Neshana and Ruth share their inspiring journeys and tells us what it took to get to where they are today. Coming from South and Central America, Neshana and Ruth narrate their experiences and converse about their struggles growing up and going to school. They talk about the people who have helped them most on their journeys and how they overcame obstacles before coming to UAlbany and after they arrived. Their resilience and perseverance will show you that working through your challenges now will eventually get you to where you want to be. Chapter 2 “Eat the World” :00 - Ruth's Start After High School :53 - Ruth and Neshana's Greatest Supports 2:01 - Neshana's Struggles Growing Up 3:36 - The Importance of Family 6:31 - Dealing with Mental Health Struggles 10:53 - What's Next for Them Contributors: Neshana (storyteller), Ruth (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 5.2 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories Neshana and Ruth share their inspiring journeys and tells us what it took to get to where they are today. Coming from South and Central America, Neshana and Ruth narrate their experiences and converse about their struggles growing up and going to school. They talk about the people who have helped them most on their journeys and how they overcame obstacles before coming to UAlbany and after they arrived. Their resilience and perseverance will show you that working through your challenges now will eventually get you to where you want to be. Chapter 1 “Never Throw Away the Dream” :00 - Coming to UAlbany 2:27 - Striving for a Dream 3:13 - Encouragement in College 5:57 - Having a Support System 7:13 - Life in El Salvador Contributors: Neshana (storyteller), Ruth (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 5.1 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories we hear a profound conversation between undergraduate students Chris, a Senior, and Carla, a Freshman. They give us insight into their experiences as current students, and share why it's so important to join organizations early and take big steps to get yourself out there. Hearing their stories about branching out and making connections will inspire you to do the same and take those strides you may think are too risky. Listen to all three chapters! Chapter 3 “Don't be Afraid” :00 - Carla's Path So Far 1:38 - Becoming a Scholar 3:40 - Communicating with Family 6:56 - Don't Be Afraid of Uncertainty Contributors: Carla Ellis (storyteller), Chris Andre (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 4 [Podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories we hear a profound conversation between undergraduate students Chris, a Senior, and Carla, a Freshman. They give us insight into their experiences as current students, and share why it's so important to join organizations early and take big steps to get yourself out there. Hearing their stories about branching out and making connections will inspire you to do the same and take those strides you may think are too risky. Listen to all three chapters! Chapter 2 “It's OK to Not Know” :00 - Connections through Branching Out 4:06 - Making Your Own Way 5:15 - It's Okay to Not Know 8:20 - Involving yourself in Class Contributors: Carla Ellis (storyteller), Chris Andre (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 4 [Podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories we hear a profound conversation between undergraduate students Chris, a Senior, and Carla, a Freshman. They give us insight into their experiences as current students, and share why it's so important to join organizations early and take big steps to get yourself out there. Hearing their stories about branching out and making connections will inspire you to do the same and take those strides you may think are too risky. Listen to all three chapters! Chapter 1 “Taking Big Steps” :00 - Introductions :25 - How did they meet? 1:44 - Joining Organizations 4:08 - Encouragement through Experience 7:17 - Taking Big Steps Contributors: Carla Ellis (storyteller), Chris Andre (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 4 [Podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

This episode of Student Success Stories shows us the importance of having a mentor. Thania and Shirley share their motivational stories about how their mentors have been a great help on their journeys through college. They explain how having a mentor influenced them to do better, and strive for things of which they didn't know they were capable. This podcast will make you want to seek a mentor that can guide you through your college experience, and help you on your journey afterwards. :00 - Finding Your Mentor 2:50 - What's Next for Thania 4:18 - How Shirley's Mentor Influenced Her 6:19 - Shirley's Future Plans Shirley Machado (storyteller), Thania Rodas (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Chris Andre (postproduction), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 3 [Podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

This episode of Student Success Stories shows us the importance of having a mentor. Thania and Shirley share their motivational stories about how their mentors have been a great help on their journeys through college. They explain how having a mentor influenced them to do better, and strive for things of which they didn't know they were capable. This podcast will make you want to seek a mentor that can guide you through your college experience, and help you on your journey afterwards. :00 - Introductions :56 - What is a Mentor? 1:28 - Thania's and Shirley's UAlbany Mentors 5:40 - How They Help Navigate College Shirley Machado (storyteller), Thania Rodas (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Chris Andre (postproduction), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 3 [Podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories, we explore the paths of Liza and Kaitlin. We get to hear about their lives before deciding to finish college and what it's like being ‘non-traditional' college students. It's motivating to hear their perspectives on college and their desire to complete what they started. They tell stimulating stories about the risks they took and the big steps they didn't expect, but don't regret. :00 - Perfecting Spanish and Using it as an Asset 2:35 - Taking Risks and Realizing Potential 5:01 - Everything Happens for a Reason 8:04 - Being Open to What's Next Contributors: Liza Muñoz (storyteller), Kaitlin Moen (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Chris Andre (postproduction), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 2 [Podcast]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode of Student Success Stories, we explore the paths of Liza and Kaitlin. We get to hear about their lives before deciding to finish college and what it's like being ‘non-traditional' college students. It's motivating to hear their perspectives on college and their desire to complete what they started. They tell stimulating stories about the risks they took and the big steps they didn't expect, but don't regret. :00 - Introduction 1:00 - Kaitlin After High School 2:01 - Liza's Life Before College 3:25 - Experience of Choosing College Non-Traditionally 4:37 - Kaitlin's Travel Bug and Study Abroad 5:49 - Deciding to go to College 8:43 - Path to UAlbany 11:40 - Taking Studies a Step Further 13:53 - Doubt is Part of the Process Contributors: Liza Muñoz (storyteller), Kaitlin Moen (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 2 [Podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode, UAlbany graduate students Steven and Mauricio speak about their experiences becoming college students, the hurdles they encountered along the way, and the paths they chose to put them on the road to success. Listen to this conversation between Steven and Mauricio—you will connect to their stories of finding community, resilience and empowerment, and reflect on your own choices. :00 - Identity Crisis 3:00 - Using Spanish as an Opportunity 6:21 -Bonding through Culture, Friends, and Food 10:38 - Becoming Independent Through College 14:15 - What's Next? Contributors: Mauricio Ramirez (storyteller), Steven Caraballo (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Chris Andre (postproduction), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 1 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message

In this episode, UAlbany graduate students Steven and Mauricio speak about their experiences becoming college students, the hurdles they encountered along the way, and the paths they chose to put them on the road to success. Listen to this conversation between Steven and Mauricio—you will connect to their stories of finding community, resilience and empowerment, and reflect on your own choices. :00 - Introduction :48 - Mauricio's Path to College 2:25 - Steven's Focus on Education 4:34 - Using Education to Give Back 6:43 - Developing Resiliency in College 11:20 - It Takes a Community Contributors: Mauricio Ramirez (storyteller), Steven Caraballo (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Chris Andre (postproduction), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 1 [podcast]. Music from El Pañuelo de Pepa by Javier Colina and Pepe Rivero. José Cruz, Executive Producer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ualbanypodcastteam/message