First Generation Voices
First Generation Voices
Podcast Description
This podcast features first-generation college students who became law students, sharing their powerful journeys of resilience, ambition, and navigating uncharted paths. Through candid conversations and deeply personal stories, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned while breaking barriers in academia and the legal world. If you’re chasing big dreams or drawn to stories of beating the odds and redefining success in spaces we weren’t always expected to be — this is your new favorite listen.
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The podcast explores themes of resilience, ambition, and overcoming barriers in academia, with episodes that showcase individual journeys like Mariam's as a first-generation law student. Specific topics include the emotional and financial hurdles of law school, the importance of representation, and discussions on how students of color can navigate predominantly white institutions. Each episode aims to empower listeners by sharing actionable insights and lessons learned from unique experiences.
This podcast features first-generation college students who became law students, sharing their powerful journeys of resilience, ambition, and navigating uncharted paths. Through candid conversations and deeply personal stories, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned while breaking barriers in academia and the legal world. If you’re chasing big dreams or drawn to stories of beating the odds and redefining success in spaces we weren’t always expected to be — this is your new favorite listen.
In this episode of the First Generation Podcast, host Alexis White sits down with Professor Tenenbaum, a lawyer and law professor at Northwestern University.
Born to Holocaust survivors, Professor Tenenbaum’s journey from struggling immigrant to courtroom success is one filled with hard work, resilience and mentorship. Discover how he navigated the challenges of being a first-generation student law student on his own… with little to no guidance.
- Throughout the conversation, Professor Tenenbaum shares valuable insights on:
- The power of mentorship and how that began for him at home
- how he carved an uncharted path through motivation and confidence
- The value of a positive learning environment and the influence teachers have on students
- Overcoming imposter syndrome by not allowing himself to be intimidated by students from privileged backgrounds
- Lessons on humility and growth…and why you don’t need to win every argument!
Professor Tenenbaum’s triumphant story illustrates how perseverance and mentorship can shape the direction of one’s life. It’s packed with tips and wisdom for first generation students to embrace their authentic selves, trust their instincts, and get involved in their communities.
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