<p><strong>Being a first-generation student and moving away from another place can be somewhat stressful. Maya Ellsworth, a first-generation sophomore, tells all about her transition from her small high school in Hawaii to the huge campus of UNLV. She talks about her work as a peer mentor and how she's motivating students to ask questions and connecting them to the necessary resources. Maya shares a personal experience that inspired her to become a nurse and discusses overcoming obstacles as she navigated college life. She shares how living in the dorms her first year allowed her to make friends and come out of her shell, along with how the library was a hotspot. Lastly, she shares her experience as a first-year, tips, and resources that helped her, and how the Aloha spirit powers her social outlook.</strong></p> <p><u><em><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></em></u></p> <p><strong>Hello Everyone! This is the show notes and shouts outs to:</strong></p> <p><u><strong>Episode 13: First-Generation Celebration with Maya Ellsworth - The Intersection | Coping with Covid | First Generation | Hawaii.</strong></u></p> <p><strong>In this episode you’ll discover:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A little bit about what led Maya to become a peer mentor and how she hopes she is able to help and provide advice for others in similar situations as herself.<br> </li> <li>How Maya is making a difference in her family, hoping to break the generational poverty.<br> </li> <li>The path and struggles of becoming a first-generation college student.<br> </li> <li>Some of the resources that have helped her stay on top of her studies like SI and Tutoring.<br> </li> <li>And many more! Enjoy!<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>The Intersection: </strong><a href="https://www.unlv.edu/intersection"><u><strong>https://www.unlv.edu/intersection</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>The 1st Generation Club: </strong><a href="https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC"><u><strong>https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>ASC Supplemental Instruction: </strong><a href="https://www.unlv.edu/news-story/asc-supplemental-instruction-si-services-spring-2020-updated"><u><strong>https://www.unlv.edu/news-story/asc-supplemental-instruction-si-services-spring-2020-updated</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>ASC Tutoring:</strong><a href="https://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring"><u><strong> https://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Connect with Maya:</strong></p> <p>Connect w/ Maya | maya.ellsworth@unlv.edu</p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcast</strong></p> <p><strong>Email us at: </strong><a href="mailto:rebelgroundbreaker@gmail.com"><u><strong>UNLVgroundbreaker@gmail.com</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Listen to us on: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, Radio Republic, and many more podcast platforms!</strong></p> <p><strong>Special thanks to:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/reaktor-productions"><strong>Reaktor Productions</strong></a><strong> </strong>for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music:</p> <p><a href="https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up"><u>https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up</u></a></p> <p><strong>This episode was edited using images and graphics from:</strong></p> <p>Canva.com</p> <p>Maya Ellsworth</p>

UNLV Groundbreakers Podcast

UNLV Groundbreakers

Episode 13: First Generation Celebration Interview with Maya Ellsworth

NOV 13, 202022 MIN
UNLV Groundbreakers Podcast

Episode 13: First Generation Celebration Interview with Maya Ellsworth

NOV 13, 202022 MIN

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<p><strong>Being a first-generation student and moving away from another place can be somewhat stressful. Maya Ellsworth, a first-generation sophomore, tells all about her transition from her small high school in Hawaii to the huge campus of UNLV. She talks about her work as a peer mentor and how she's motivating students to ask questions and connecting them to the necessary resources. Maya shares a personal experience that inspired her to become a nurse and discusses overcoming obstacles as she navigated college life. She shares how living in the dorms her first year allowed her to make friends and come out of her shell, along with how the library was a hotspot. Lastly, she shares her experience as a first-year, tips, and resources that helped her, and how the Aloha spirit powers her social outlook.</strong></p> <p><u><em><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></em></u></p> <p><strong>Hello Everyone! This is the show notes and shouts outs to:</strong></p> <p><u><strong>Episode 13: First-Generation Celebration with Maya Ellsworth - The Intersection | Coping with Covid | First Generation | Hawaii.</strong></u></p> <p><strong>In this episode you’ll discover:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A little bit about what led Maya to become a peer mentor and how she hopes she is able to help and provide advice for others in similar situations as herself.<br> </li> <li>How Maya is making a difference in her family, hoping to break the generational poverty.<br> </li> <li>The path and struggles of becoming a first-generation college student.<br> </li> <li>Some of the resources that have helped her stay on top of her studies like SI and Tutoring.<br> </li> <li>And many more! Enjoy!<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>The following are resources for students that was talked about in this episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>The Intersection: </strong><a href="https://www.unlv.edu/intersection"><u><strong>https://www.unlv.edu/intersection</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>The 1st Generation Club: </strong><a href="https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC"><u><strong>https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/1GC</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>ASC Supplemental Instruction: </strong><a href="https://www.unlv.edu/news-story/asc-supplemental-instruction-si-services-spring-2020-updated"><u><strong>https://www.unlv.edu/news-story/asc-supplemental-instruction-si-services-spring-2020-updated</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>ASC Tutoring:</strong><a href="https://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring"><u><strong> https://www.unlv.edu/asc/tutoring</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Connect with Maya:</strong></p> <p>Connect w/ Maya | [email protected]</p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram: @groundbreakerspodcast</strong></p> <p><strong>Email us at: </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><u><strong>[email protected]</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Listen to us on: Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor.fm, Radio Republic, and many more podcast platforms!</strong></p> <p><strong>Special thanks to:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/reaktor-productions"><strong>Reaktor Productions</strong></a><strong> </strong>for the music title “ Funk’d Up” - used for the Intro Music:</p> <p><a href="https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up"><u>https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/funk-d-up</u></a></p> <p><strong>This episode was edited using images and graphics from:</strong></p> <p>Canva.com</p> <p>Maya Ellsworth</p>