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Challenges abound for first-generation Americans – those whose parents came to the U.S. from another country or came themselves and became citizens. From learning the language and adapting to the American culture to facing discrimination and having to forge a path …
As a Mexican-born, first-generation college student raised in Arizona, my ultimate goal was to graduate college. My parents had less than a sixth-grade education, so I never thought I would become a university professor teaching in spaces my family hadn’t …
Your life isn’t cookie cutter. Your career journey isn’t either.
That’s why CareerSpring offers over one thousand real-world professionals from …
An award winning podcast and the first and #1 show in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals.
This guide includes tips, time-saver exercises, and expert advice on how to be a top-notch candidate as a Black, Latinx, …
As a first-gen, you’ve probably heard that the key to success in life is saying “YES” to opportunities. Be enthusiastic …
Our mission is to empower first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students and professionals nationwide to achieve their full potential by providing …
Rise First’s College Success Roadmap is aimed to enable first-generation student success. With this roadmap, Rise First hopes to provide …
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