{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5feb661e215cba0b2468936d/6035e7c7b40d813d638e17fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From the South Bronx to Harvard: Rob Rush on Being a First-Generation College Student and Building 'Become What You Can't See'","description":"<p>In this episode, host Shelbi Jones virtually sits down with Rob Rush, a first-generation college student from the South Bronx who defied the odds and graduated from Harvard University. Rob shares his inspiring journey and discusses his challenges as a trailblazer in higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Rob is also the founder of <strong>Become What You Can't See </strong>a community for and by first-generation students that provides resources, mentorship, and a platform for students who often feel isolated in their academic journeys.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics discussed in this episode:</p><ul><li><strong>Rob’s journey:</strong> Overcoming obstacles as a first-generation college student from the South Bronx</li><li><strong>Harvard University:</strong> The highs and lows of attending an Ivy League school as the first in his family to attend college</li><li><strong>Become What You Can't See: </strong>How Rob founded the community to support and uplift first-generation students</li><li><strong>Community impact:</strong> The role of mentorship, representation, and solidarity for students often underrepresented in higher education</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that representation matters and that perseverance and community can help break barriers and create new possibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ <strong>Connect with Rob and his community:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow <strong>Become What You Can't See </strong>on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/becomewhatyoucantsee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@becomewhatyoucantsee</a></li><li>Visit their website: <a href=\"https://www.becomewhatyoucantsee.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Become What You Can't</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join the Define Normal community:</p><p>Follow Shelbi on <a href=\"https://definenormal.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Substack</a> for weekly reflections and updates during the off-season.</p><p>Stay connected with Define Normal on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/definenormal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch! Email us at definenormalpod@gmail.com or leave a voice memo <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/60076878795a1c638da17b35/shows/5feb661e215cba0b2468936d/episodes/memo.fm/definenormal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show—your support means everything!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Shelbi Jones"}