Diploma Road w/ Jorge Gordillo - Being First Generation, Majoring in Criminal Justice, and Creating Community

Diploma Road w/ Saranya - Discovering Confidence, Setting and Accomplishing Big Goals, Remaining True to Yourself Throughout College

In this episode, we are joined by Saranya Srikanth, an IT Project Coordinator who studied Computer Science at Sam Houston State University. Saranya goes in depth into her experiences from struggling to balance academics and fun, setting and achieving huge goals like being Vice-President of Student Government Association and being crowned Homecoming Queen, and staying grounded and rooted throughout her college experience.

Diploma Road w/ Julian - Being a STEM Major, Delaying College by a Semester, and Valuing Patience

In this episode, we are joined by Julian Donaldson, a student studying Biomedical Science. Julian goes in depth into the decision of studying Bio-Med, the decision and experience of working an entire semester before enrolling into college after graduating from High School, and learning to value patience and the self-awareness that comes from that understanding.

Diploma Road w/ Ramon Castaneda - Needing a Fresh Start, Being Open to New Opportunities, and Working On-Campus

In this episode, we are joined by Ramon Castaneda, a first generation college student studying Forensic Chemistry. Ramon goes in depth into his experiences from needing a fresh start after high school, getting selected for the Freshman Leadership Program (FLP), and his willingness to try new things like working on-campus and conducting research alongside professors.

Diploma Road w/ Jorge Gordillo - Being First Generation, Majoring in Criminal Justice, and Creating Community

In this episode, we are joined by Jorge Gordillo, a first generation college student studying criminal justice. Jorge goes in depth into his experiences from being born in Mexico, applying to colleges as a first-gen student, and finding a community at his university that gave him a home away from home.

Welcome to Diploma Road

Hello! I'm Edwin Cantu and this is Diploma Road. A show in which we have conversations with students, professors, professionals about their college journeys. This is the introductory episode that explains what the show will cover and what is to come.