Unscripted University

3rd-year student from UT Austin, Ashleigh joins us for our 3rd episode of season 4. Ashleigh shares her experience in Italy as she explores the field of education throughout the country, detailing stories of academic and personal growth along the way.

Caleb joins us for episode 2 from Tokyo, Japan. A rising 4th-year Pre-PT student from UT Austin, Caleb shares his experience abroad, harnessing independence and growth, and celebrating yourself along the way. He details his experience in undergrad and his goals upon his return to campus this Fall.

Season 4 takes us abroad to share many stories of students gone abroad. Joining us for Episode 1 is Collis, a rising Senior at UT Austin majoring in Engineering. Collis details is experience in Madrid, Spain studying Air Pollution Engineering; from communication barriers, family comfort, and exploring Europe!

A rising 2nd year at George Washington University, Malyna was able to intern at La Clinica del Pueblo this summer! In assisting the Communications Department, Malyna was able to observe many different aspects of the clinic’s inner workings. As a Political Science student and Cisneros Scholar, Malyna has been able to find her home away from home. She joins us to talk about her efforts in seeking co...

A rising Junior at the University of Arizona, Rebeca joins us for our summer intern series as she concludes her internship with Congressman Ruben Gallego. Beca is a passionate Pre-Med student double majoring in Public Health and Physiology and Health Sciences, and has been able to further harness her passion for health equity and policy during her term on the hill. She shares her story of embracin...

Veronica is currently an intern at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in DC and is set to begin her final semester of her undergraduate degree in Information Technology at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Veronica details her experience within higher education in navigating changing majors and the pressures that come with being a First Generation college student. As well as her journey in b...

Morelys is a rising Senior at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland majoring in Multimedia Journalism, Digital Communication and Media. She spent her summer interning on Capital Hill as a part of the Summer 2024 Cohort for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. An award winning organizer, tv/radio host, poet, and storyteller; Morelys recognizes the most important title to her above...

A 2023 graduate of San Jose State University, Andrea has relocated to Washington, DC as an intern with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. With a degree in Communication and Media studies, Andrea is passionate and public speaking and using communication as a tool for not only big corporations but for the engagement of the public. Andrea shares her experiences in higher education, experience...

A rising Senior at McDaniel College in Maryland, Alondra is currently interning at the US Department of Agriculture! She has aspirations of working at the federal level and continuing to make her presence known in big spaces. Majoring in Political Science and Spanish, Alondra shares her experience with her internship and the opportunities that have come from it. She details her time in higher educ...

As a First-Generation Graduate from Cal State, Long Beach with a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity, Victoria has grown to harness and embrace the strength of asking for help. Currently, on her 6th term as a Software Development intern for the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Victoria shares her journey in navigating higher education and taking advantage of opportunitie...

Jimena is currently a 3rd year at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Public Relations. She shares her experience changing majors during her undergraduate career and how she navigated higher education as a transfer student. She opens up about her journey being a non-traditional student and joining Greek life.

Areli joins us to share her experience as an undergraduate student at UTSA and her passion for mental health and making a positive change in her community. She shares her story and how she has established her own platform encouraging peers to share their own story and shine light on conversations on mental health.  A true change maker, Areli has established her own nonprofit @keepinmindofficial !

Jacqueline is currently an undergraduate student at University of California, Berkeley majoring in psychology. In this episode, she shares her experience as a re-entry student and how she has been able to navigate adversity. She holds two research apprentice positions in labs that support social and clinical research projects, as well as hosts her own podcast (Choose to Be)!

Christian is a current 3rd-year student at Virginia Tech University majoring in International Relations. He shares all about his journey being a first-generation student and all the trials and tribulations he has been able to succeed in. The oldest of 6, Christian prides himself on supporting his family and being consistent to himself. Christian aspires to make a difference in the community throug...

A current second-year Public Health student at UT Austin, Natalie shares her socioemotional journey through her academics and opportunities. Natalie details how her many experiences have allowed her to evolve and improve herself to accomplish all she sets her mind to.

A current second-year anthropology and global Latinx studies double major, Lindsi advocates for representation and inclusion on campus. She has founded a new Trinity multicultural sorority and served as an intern in Washington, D.C. As she’s pursued her goals, she acknowledges that the prevalence and perseverance instilled in her from a young age and through her experiences have allowed her to pur...

A current 3rd-year student at Sewanee, the University of the South, Stefen tells us all about his journey of being the first AND only Latino studies major. Tune in as he shares the experience of establishing the major on campus, his engagement with cultural representation beyond the classroom, and his hopes for the future of higher education. Stefen is a HACU Leader in Residence, Posse Scholar, an...

In episode 3, Stephanie speaks on her experience with the opportunities that come with higher education and the culture shock that lies within. She details how building community in any setting is essential in being able to move forward and have a support system to avoid a disconnect within oneself. Steph is a second-year Public Health student at Nova Southeastern University in Florida with aspira...

Welcome, 2024! Kicking off the new year with us is Ammad, who in episode 2 talks about how mentorship has allowed him to grow and navigate higher education as a first-generation college student. Ammad is a current-year Public Health and Philosophy student at the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'Em!), Executive Director of MedSTEM Powered, and Operations Lead at Kaiya.

Rodolfo is currently 2nd year at California College of the Arts, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Animation Program. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Rodolfo shares his journey from leaving the island to further his education in California and how he optimized the opportunity to pursue his passion for the arts. He details how optimism and a positive mindset have allowed him to push past challe...

Diego is a rising second-year who wraps up our first season by detailing his story that is often among many underrepresented students but rarely spoken. He shares about his Honduran roots and his journey in completing higher education. Diego is an undergrad at Clarkson University double majoring in Political Science & Financial Information and Analysis, and minors in Legal Studies, War Studies...

Michelle is a rising 3rd year at Brown University pursuing International and Public Affairs. Born in El Salvador, Michelle reflects on her unique journey to higher education and how cultivating and taking up space has propelled her to all she has accomplished. Michelle's experiences at Brown include The Brown Journal of World Affairs, Research Assistant at Brown's Department of Education,...

Allayna is a rising 2nd-year at Texas A&M and in this episode, they share their journey and struggles as a minority student in a new environment filled with culture shock. They speak on their aspirations for the rest of their undergrad career and how being proud of themselves is important in continuing their path towards graduation.

A rising Junior at Harvard, Agustin opens up to share his experience as an immigrant student at one of the top universities in the world. He is currently studying Environmental Engineering and Public Policy. He is an advocate for equity, and through research and advocacy, has innovated strategic solutions to problems impacting his hometown and his peers on campus. In this episode, we learn how no...

Jaime is a Senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Public Health Studies and International Studies, and a proud North Allegheny graduate. Jaime is actively involved in civic engagement, as seen in his internships with the US Senate, founding a DEI grassroots coalition, and most recently running for the NA School Board! Jaime details his family's journey of arriving in the US and how he...