What to Do When You Feel Like an Outsider in Your Own School That sinking feeling of being invisible, of walking through crowded hallways and feeling utterly alone, ..
First-Gen and Proud: How to Turn Your Experience into a Strength Being a first-generation college student or professional comes with its own set of joys and challenges. ..
How to Build a Support Network When You’re on Your Own Life throws curveballs. Sometimes, we find ourselves navigating the world solo, whether due to relocation, ..
The Unspoken Guilt of Being the First to Go to College The acceptance letter arrives, a tangible symbol of years of hard work and a future brimming with possibility. ..
Navigating “Culture Shock” on Your Own Campus Stepping onto a university campus can feel like entering a whole new world. Even if you’ve moved ..
Imposter Syndrome Is Real: How to Feel Like You Belong That nagging feeling. The one that whispers you’re not good enough, that you’re a fraud waiting ..
The First-Gen Financial Aid Handbook: What Your Parents Can’t Tell You Being the first in your family to navigate the college application process is a huge ..
“It Can Be Hard for Friends and Family to Understand”: A First-Gen Guide Being the first in your family to attend college or pursue a professional career ..
The Hidden Full-Time Job of a First-Gen Student: Managing the “Translation Burden” Navigating the choppy waters of higher education is challenging enough. ..