In this episode we finish up part 2 of my story. I wrap up my last few years of college and what I discovered before graduation. In my last two years I was a at stand still after failing two core classes that lead me to being on academic probation, my car breaking down, being fired from my job and my dad cutting me off. Where were my choices now? After calling my older brother to tell him the situation he advise me to really take this time and really ask myself "What did I want?" At the end of it all what was my purpose now that I was out of high school and I now that I have a "choice" to live how I want to live. Did my future really need a bachelors degree? Or was I just following the trend. 

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In this episode I tell part 1 of my academic story. Hi my name is Amma and I am the creator and host of Now College Podcast. I take a trip down memory lane to share my college experience and why I started this podcast. Before entering college, I just knew I was prepared and I knew what to expect. I am the last of four children in my family and they all went to college and graduated. In addition to this, the eldest two had graduate degrees as well as my Father, who was a professor and later on, became the chairman of his Department. I grew up around individuals in academia my whole life. Therefore, obtain a bachelors degree seemed completely conceivable. After my first semester I soon found out, I was beyond wrong. That going through any part of academia is an accomplishment and not always smooth sailing. I couldn't believe that with all that was setup for me and all of my privileges, and resources I was still ill prepared for my college experience. 

Take a listen to Part 1 of my college journey and what I soon learned to be the true meaning of choice.

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In this episode we mainly discuss student life with Summer Carter-Barnes. She was a biology and health major turned fashionista and fashion consultant at California State University, East Bay. Listen to how she navigated from the southern California school system in her elementary and middle school years to northern California for her high school years. There she experienced two high schools with two very different demographics and skewed funding for each school. She reflects on one of the main reasons she was able to succeed in her school career despite the constant relocations. Her friendships. 

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