The Quest Continues
The Quest Continues highlights stories of our QuestBridge Alumni, where they come from, what they’re going through, and where they might be going next. Hosts for Season Three, launching Fall 2023: Grace Sun, Jahmeelay Jean-Leger, and Saxon Bryant. Artwork: David Dent. This podcast is a production of QuestBridge, a non-profit organization that connects outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to opportunities at top colleges and universities.
The Quest Continues
Navigating Medical School as a First-Gen, Low-Income Student
As members of the QuestBridge community work toward achieving their professional goals, navigating traditionally privileged spaces often becomes the new norm. Danielle Newton, Princeton '20, is a full-time medical student at UCLA. While Danielle is enjoying her path to becoming a doctor, she is acutely aware of the privilege that exists in medical schools. In this episode, learn more about Danielle's experience as a first-generation, low-income medical student and hear how she has discovered the unique value that her background and experiences bring to this field.