by Brianna Gavin, University of Dayton, '21 | July 14, 2018
College is a time where friends can either make or break the entire experience. It’s true that being first-generation can really make that even harder than the average student, because it’s not easy to explain some of the things you have to experience and...
by Brianna Gavin, University of Dayton, '21 | July 14, 2018
It’s true that going to counseling is something that many students are ashamed to do because of what others will think of them. It’s also true that being low-income and first-generation on a college campus is hard to do and often does require some addition...
by Brianna Gavin, University of Dayton, '21 | July 11, 2018
Being first-generation is not an easy experience. The process of applying to college, getting materials for FAFSA, and everything else that needs to be done before attending college without anyone to help you or guide you can be all kinds of stressful. As I was in my...