The Bronx-Like Mind: Sacrifice, Shot-Calling & Walks With Charlie Brown w/ Rafael Almanzar ’23

Please welcome one of Texas A&M's first-class advisors, Rafael Almanzar! Rafael joins our team to talk about his origins in New York, having to grow up fast and be a role model for his siblings. As a first-generation college graduate, Rafael provides a unique perspective in his advising practice. Rafael is an award-winning advisor and we appreciate his student-centered approach. He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. here at Texas A&M. We hope you enjoy the episode!  Learn more about Rafael here: https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/About-Us/Meet-Our-Team/Rafael-Almanzar   (1:12-2:40) It’s a beautiful day in Aggieland (2:40-3:39) Weekend with Charlie Brown (3:39-4:06) Superpower (4:06-4:57) Choosing A&M (4:57-8:05) Childhood and loving mother (8:05-10:25) Pressure to excel (10:25-12:36) Sink or Swim (12:36-14:00) Improving institutions (14:00-17:28) Rafael’s competitive advantage (17:28-21:00) Carl Rodgers (21:00-24:30) Student success (24:30-29:16) Pursuing education (29:16-30:10) Self-improvement (30:10-31:35) Professional relationships (31:53-33:48) Imposter syndrome (33:48-35:35) Higher education administration (35:35-37:12) Individual Student Engagement award (37:12-38:35) The hardest part (38:35-34:52) Best moments (34:52-48:03) Rapid fire questions (48:03-50:10) Shannon and Ben reflection (50:10-57:31) Opossums and children (57:31-60:25) Avid, sports and degrees (60:25-End) Imposter Syndrome