First-generation college students face a compounding array of barriers and a unique set of challenges that hinder their ability to access, succeed in, and reach their full potential as creative and critical thinkers in education. First-generation students need help to feel that they belong, support to succeed academically, and encouragement to persist to graduation.
Blog Post: Being First
Perspectives from first-generation students about the things we do to help them feel like they belong and can succeed.
