Celebrating the trailblazers who are first-gen college students

This past week, GCSU celebrated National First-Generation College Student Day with "I Was First, Too," an event hosted by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging that brought together first-gen students, faculty and staff, along with allies who support their journey. We interviewed several members of our campus community to hear what being first-generation means to them. Their stories are powerful reminders of the courage it takes to be the first — and the strength that comes from shared experienc

First-Generation Applicants

First generation graduates

We asked 11 of our first-generation graduates what being the first in their family to earn a college diploma meant to them. Then we opened up the question to their families. See what happens when the students read their families’ responses for the first time (grab the tissues!). | UC Riverside

Special Challenges and Support for First-Generation Community College Students - CommunityCollegeReview.com

Resources for First-Generation Students

🌟🌟First-Generation Navarro College Alum Pursues Engineering Excellence🌟🌟 Our next Feature Friday alumni is Carlton McDaniel! "Navarro College had a profound impact on my life. The support and guidance I received from the faculty, staff, and organizations, like TRIO, made all the difference in my journey. As a first-generation college student, being part of TRIO provided me with invaluable resources and a network of people who helped me tackle challenges and supported me tremendously. Faculty