College Application Process

Hey everyone, So I decided to interview fellow college and first generation college students to find out what they wish they would have known when they were applying to colleges. Hopefully you learn something new and take these tips in consideration during your...

Diversity Vignette

For my Planning for Multicultural Learning education course I had to write a vignette about anything related to diversity. I decided to write about a time I felt vulnerable and exposed because of my identity. After seeing how much it meant to me to reflect on this...

No Need To Be Scared!

Applying for college is a really exciting and cool time. You are one step away from starting a new chapter in your life and being able to become more independent. You should be excited because all of your hard work in High School is about to pay off. However, it is...

#FirstGenHaiku social media contest!

 Are you currently in high school or in college and have an inspiring, uplifting or even funny story related to being a first-generation student? Tell us in haiku form! We’re launching a social media contest and want to hear from you! Below are the quick and...

#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Visiting A College Campus!

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