If your parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a bachelor’s degree, then you are considered a first-generation college student. Many of the staff …
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In contrast to her time as an undergraduate student, Dr. Violeta Garcia was faced with feelings of discomfort and isolation as the only Latina woman in her STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) graduate …
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It’s no secret that building a network is one of the best tools that you can use to advance your career.
Since 70% …
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Retrieved from U. S. News, A Career Road Map for First-Generation Professionals
Yamu Cham was a budding businesswoman. But after high school, the Gambian immigrant had to …
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Retrieved from Ripplematch, 7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search
I was about 8 years old when I knew I wanted to pursue writing as a career. The chunky 2003 desktop computer sitting …
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Retrieved from College Recruiter, How first-generation college students should find internships and entry-level jobs
First-generation college and university students in the United States are defined as those whose parents did not attend college. According to Wikipedia, …
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Retrieved from insidehighered.com, Career Tips for First-Generation Grad Students
Finding your career path after graduate school can be daunting when you come from a family in which your parents did not graduate from college and are …
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Is it a myth that earning a college degree will allow first-generation students to smoothly transition into the workforce?
First-generation college students face …
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Retrieved from Fyrst Gen, A Guide for First Gens Navigating the Job Search
For first gens, there is no passed-down how-to guide for navigating job applications.
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When Kelly Jackson was a 24-year-old public relations manager at the Philadelphia-based marketing firm Allen & Gerritsen (A&G), she asked …