HeyJaredRioProgress The Podcast
At RioProgress, we believe every student and family in the Rio Grande Valley deserves the tools, knowledge, and confidence to reach higher education.
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Ep. 16 How to finish what you started? (opens the original)
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In this episode, our operations director, Phil Donaus, sits down with fitness trainer and medical professional Ricky Martinez to discuss his unconventional journey through higher education and the mindset that helped him persevere along the way. From balancing work and school to overcoming setbacks, Ricky reflects on the experiences that ultimately led him to complete his degree.Throughout the conversation, Ricky shares the routines, habits, and perspectives that transformed his approach to lear
Ep. 15 What is the current state of education? (opens the original)
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In this episode, our executive director, Maria Fernanda Martinez-Donaus, and operations director, Phil Donaus, reflect on what they've learned through years of working alongside students and families across the Rio Grande Valley. Together, they share observations from the front lines of educational equity, unpack emerging challenges that today's families should be paying attention to, and explain why the next few years will be especially critical for students preparing for life after high school
Ep. 14 Preguntas Comunes/FAQs (opens the original)
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In this episode, our executive director, Maria Fernanda Martinez-Donaus, answers some of the most frequently asked questions from students and families across the Rio Grande Valley in both English and Spanish. Drawing on years of experience working alongside first-generation and low-income students, Maria Fernanda breaks down complex college access topics into clear, actionable advice. Whether you're a student planning your next steps or a parent trying to navigate the process, this bilingual ep
Ep. 13 What happens after you get into an Ivy League? (opens the original)
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In this episode, our executive director, Maria Fernanda Martinez-Donaus, sits down with Aaron Molina, RioProgress' very first student and beta tester, who recently graduated from Princeton University. Together they reflect on Aaron's journey from navigating the uncertainty of the college application process to earning his degree, offering an honest look at the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way.Aaron shares what it was like to navigate Princeton as a first-generation, low-income stud
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