SEASON 8 PREMIERE: Chelsea Blanchard - TRIO Alum & Graduate of Idaho State University

Welcome to the SEASON 8 Premiere of Let's Talk TRIO!

In our first episode for this season we feature TRIO Alum and Graduate of Idaho State University: Chelsea Blanchard.

Listen as Chelsea shares her educational and career journey. Learn how Chelsea encountered the TRIO programs and her path to be part of the TRIO community. Chelsea also provides insights in being a non-traditional student navigating a college campus.

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