Blog Category: Mental Health

Awareness to National Depression Screening Day

Oct 2, 2023 03:24 PM Central
Sonia Cacique
Mental Health
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Today our journey to helping our teen be College & Career Ready takes a detour into the often-misunderstood world of teen depression. This episode is in honor of October 5th National Depression Screening Day. Our teens overall mental well-being...

HOW TO NAVIGATE CHANGE: EMBRACING SETBACKS AND GROW FROM THOSE EXPERIENCES

09/19/2023 07:00 AM Central
Sonia Cacique
Mental Health, Trials, Well Being
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Parenting teenagers is not for the faint of heart, especially when navigating through the tumultuous times of college and career planning. Things rarely go as smoothly as we'd like them to, and setbacks are inevitable. But what if we viewed these setbacks not as failures but...

Exploring Pathways in Biomedical Engineering: From NASA to School Boards

Aug 29, 2023 10:47 AM Central
Sonia Cacique
Biomedical Engineer, Career Exploration, Career Spotlight, IVY LEAGUE, Mental Health, NETWORKING, Student Life Balance, Well Being
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The field of Biomedical Engineering offers a plethora of career opportunities. Our return guest, Andy Garcia, provides an insightful exploration into the various routes available to those interested in this exciting and rapidly...

Journey Through Columbia University: Transition, Resilience and Success

08/08/2023 12:00 PM Central
Sonia Cacique
Academic Challenges, Academic Rigor, Community, Determination, IVY LEAGUE, Learning from Experiences, Lessons Learned, Mental Health, Mentor, Mindset, Physical Exercise
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In our recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andy Garcia, a Columbia University graduate and accomplished biomedical engineer. His journey like many others, was marked by various twists and turns....

First-Generation Harvard Student's Guide to Navigating Higher Education

08/01/2023 09:00 AM Central
Sonia Cacique
Career Exploration, Career Spotlight, First Gen, IVY LEAGUE, Mental Health, Mentor, Student Guest
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Kassandra’s inspiring journey, filled with rigorous academic endeavors, smart decisions, and beneficial use of resources, serves as a compelling guide for students...

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Meet Sonia Cacique

Sonia, a trailblazing first-generation high school and college graduate, has dedicated her career to empowering the next generation as a passionate school counselor, career coach, and education leader. With unwavering determination, she strives to equip students with the confidence and resourcefulness they need to navigate the complexities of planning for college and building successful careers.

Sonia's profound commitment to inclusivity drives her mission. Regardless of race, color, or background, she fervently believes that every student deserves access to boundless opportunities for achievement. She fearlessly seeks out resources and avenues to ensure that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have equal access to the tools they need to thrive.

With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges students face, Sonia is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and unwavering support to each student she encounters. Her ultimate goal is to ignite a fire within students, helping them realize their potential and guiding them towards a future brimming with success.

By leveraging her expertise and unwavering passion, Sonia actively works to dismantle barriers and create pathways to success for all students. Her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of the next generation is evident in every interaction she has and every resource she seeks.

Join Sonia on her inspiring journey as she fearlessly champions the dreams of every student and paves the way for a brighter and more equitable future.

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