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First Up: Brought To You By ISAC

First Up: Brought To You By ISAC

Written by: Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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 Hosted by Brian White and Jasmine Jetton-Gonzales. First Up is brought to you by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, or ISAC for short. Here on First Up, every episode will be filled with informative conversation, advice, and stories about the challenges — and triumphs — that many first generation college students and their families experience. Join our hosts and guests as we discuss all the things we wish we knew before, during, and after college.© 2024 First Up: Brought to You by ISAC
Episodes
  • Episode 45: From Campus to Content: A Gen Z Money Mentor

    Episode 45: From Campus to Content: A Gen Z Money Mentor
    Apr 29 2026

    Welcome to another episode of First Up, brought to you by ISAC. In this previously recorded episode, we sit down with college student, content creator, and podcast host Jacey Saige. Tune in as we explore financial literacy and how she turned her journey from campus to content into a platform that’s educating others.

    Want to hear more from Jacey? Visit https://linktr.ee/jacey.saige
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    31 mins
  • Episode 44: After the Degree: Life, Career & Uncertainty

    Episode 44: After the Degree: Life, Career & Uncertainty
    Feb 26 2026

     In today's episode, we speak with returning guest and Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Keeayla Wilhite, LCSW, to take a brief look into life after graduation.  Join us in conversation as we explore life, career and the uncertainty of life after the degree from a mental health lens.
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    50 mins
  • Episode 43: True or False: College Stereotypes

    Episode 43: True or False: College Stereotypes
    Feb 19 2026

    In today's episode of First Up, we are joined by returning guest and ISAC's Adult Outreach Specialist, Paul Oliver III. In this exciting segment we explore college stereotypes in a true or false format. Join us in discussion as we dive into some college stereotypes prompts that we crowdsourced. Hope you enjoy!
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    49 mins
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