Rafael Almanzar's guest appearances

Rafael Almanzar

Mays MasterCast

Travis Kling

Stephanie Murphy

Chris Field

Tony Brown

Michael Thompson

Srini Rao

Mike Kinney

Michael Alexander

Patrick Williams

Will Hayes

Brandon Wainerdi

Bill Peel

Bridget Brennan

Julia Black

Britt Harris

OwlTail

Please welcome one of Texas A&amp;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&amp;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&amp;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

Please welcome one of Texas A&amp;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&amp;M. We hope you enjoy the episode!  Learn more about Rafael here: <a href="https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/About-Us/Meet-Our-Team/Rafael-Almanzar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/About-Us/Meet-Our-Team/Rafael-Almanzar</a> (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&amp;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

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