<p>Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Matthew Morris and Gertrude Elendu! This episode we will focus on Matthew’s journey. Matthew is currently a student at Cal State East Bay and is such an incredible person. Matthew was first a student athlete but an injury changed his path. He tells us about his experience healing from that moment, being homeless while in school, and his journey transferring to CSUEB. We also learn about how Matthew and Gertrude met! Tune in to learn about Matthew and Gertrude’s story!</p>
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A college diploma is said to be a ticket to the middle class. But does it really work that way for students from different racial and economic backgrounds? Join Diego Villegas, a current college student, as he dives into conversations with the true experts of the postsecondary experience - today’s college students - who will bring us along each of their educational journeys and teach us what we must do to better support them.