Join us for a special episode as we welcome our first guest ever from Guam, Erickson Aquino! Erickson's story is one of inspiration and dedication. As a middle school and high school student, he was a participant in the TRIO Educational Talent Search program. Now, having graduated from the University of Guam, he serves as the project coordinator for that very same program. Erickson shares his unique journey as a first-generation college student and discusses how the TRIO program empowered him to pursue a post-secondary degree. Don't miss this conversation about coming full circle and the importance of advocating for the next generation of students.
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