In Ashley Hurtado's piece in State Hornet, Sacramento State University's newspaper, she describes an exciting initiative at her school. Sacramento State, one of our college partners, launched the faculty student mentorship program in 1987. Open to all students, the...
In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about how the transition to college can be difficult for first generation students. There are plenty of obstacles – financial, logistical and otherwise. But, in his article, Geri Coleman Tucker explores some of the exciting ways...
Studying abroad is often regarded as one of the most life-changing experiences that a college student can have. Experiencing a new culture firsthand can transform a student’s worldview, and help him or her gain a deeper understanding of American culture as well. The...
In their article, “From First Gen Student to First Gen Grad Student,” Alicia Peaker and Katie Shives discuss their experience in going from first generation college students to first generation graduate students, (or “FGGS”). While many of the challenges are...
In "What It's Like to Be the First Person in Your Family to Go to College," a recent article published in The Atlantic, author Liz Riggs chronicles the story of Harry, a first generation college student at Vanderbilt University. During his first few days of college,...