The Butterfly Effect

Invisible Labor on Campus

In this episode of The Butterfly Effect Podcast, we explore what invisible labor looks like around campus, especially the roles undocumented students often take on to support the community. We discuss what it means to do this work, and how that work can be both empowering and exhausting. We also unpack the importance of recognizing this labor and sharing responsibility more equitably across institutions.  Tune in for an honest conversation about how invisible labor shapes student experiences, affects well-being, and influences belonging on campus.  Follow us on Instagram: @csundreamcenter  Helpful Links:   * CARECEN Free Immigration Legal Services [ ⁠https://carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/#book/location/6/count/1/⁠  ] * DREAM Center Appointment Services [⁠https://calendly.com/csundreamcenter⁠  ] * Register for DREAM Center Events [https://news.csun.edu/events/category/dream-center/month/ ] * Know Your Rights Cards (Multiple Languages) [https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas ]

From The Playground to the Lecture Hall – Confronting Bullying and Harassment About Identity

In this episode of The Butterfly Effect Podcast, we explore how early experiences with bullying take shape, especially within the immigrant experience, and why reporting matters. We discuss how bullying and harassment can leave lasting effects that shape how students view themselves, navigate cultural identity, and experience safety and belonging within institutions.  Tap in for a real conversation about how these experiences can impact trust, identity, and the overall student experience.  Follow us on Instagram: @csundreamcenter  Helpful Links:   * CARECEN Free Immigration Legal Services [https://carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/#book/location/6/count/1/⁠  ] * DREAM Center Appointment Services    [⁠https://calendly.com/csundreamcenter⁠  ] * Register for DREAM Center Events [https://news.csun.edu/events/category/dream-center/month/] * Know Your Rights Cards (Multiple Languages)     [https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas ] * CSUN Office of Equity & Compliance [https://www.csun.edu/office-equity-and-compliance/discrimination-harassment-retaliation-dhr ] * CSUN Campus Care Advocates  [https://news.csun.edu/michael-d-eisner-college-of-education/campus-care-advocates/ ]

The Syllabus Doesn’t Say This

In this episode of The Butterfly Effect Podcast, we explore what the syllabus doesn’t cover, the unspoken rules of higher education that many students are expected to navigate without guidance. We discuss the idea that “you’re supposed to just know this,” how notions of “professionalism” can shape belonging and opportunity, and the pressures around silence and code-switching in academic spaces. Tap in for a real conversation about how these hidden expectations within higher education can influence access, confidence, and success.  Share below what unspoken rules in higher education you have learned along the way.  Follow us on Instagram: @csundreamcenter [https://www.instagram.com/csundreamcenter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]  Helpful Links:   * CARECEN Free Immigration Legal Services [https://carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/#book/location/6/count/1/ ] * DREAM Center Appointment Services [https://calendly.com/csundreamcenter ] * Register for DREAM Center Events [https://news.csun.edu/events/category/dream-center/month/ ] * Know Your Rights Cards (Multiple Languages) [https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas ]

Description: Undocu Love

In this episode of The Butterfly Effect Podcast, we unpack the realities of Undoculove, what it means to navigate dating and relationships while undocumented. We talk about the challenges of long-distance love impacted by partners' immigration statuses, the complexities of building a future with uncertainty, and the pressure that family, culture, and community expectations can place on relationships. Tune in for a sincere conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and the ways love persists despite systemic barriers.   Follow us on Instagram: @csundreamcenter  Helpful Links:   * CARECEN Free Immigration Legal Services [https://carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/#book/location/6/count/1/ ] * DREAM Center Appointment Services [https://calendly.com/csundreamcenter ] * Register for DREAM Center Events  [https://news.csun.edu/events/category/dream-center/month/ ] * Know Your Rights Cards (Multiple Languages) [https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas]

S4E2: Using Pop Culture as a Protest

In this episode of The Butterfly Effect Podcast, we unpack how music, memes, and viral trends often serve as powerful reflections of social justice movements. We discuss calling out celebrities who cause harm, the impact of corporate pressure through collective power, and how digital culture can spark accountability and change. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges us to see pop culture not just as entertainment or drama, but as a catalyst for awareness, action, and growth.  Follow us on Instagram: @csundreamcenter  Helpful Links:   * CARECEN Free Immigration Legal Services [https://carecenla.simplybook.me/v2/#book/location/6/count/1/⁠  ] * DREAM Center Appointment Services [⁠https://calendly.com/csundreamcenter⁠  ] * Register for DREAM Center Events [ ⁠https://news.csun.edu/events/category/dream-center/month/⁠ ] * Know Your Rights Cards (Multiple Languages) [https://news.csun.edu/events/category/dream-center/month/⁠  ⁠https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas⁠ ]