How to College: First Gen

Yes, you can begin building wealth in your 20s! In this episode Norma chats with fellow first gen Sophia who discusses with us her relationship with money and what choices she has made to balance her short term needs with her long term vision of financial freedom.

College essays are in integral part of the college application process and other applications such as scholarships. In this episode Cody chats with 2 first gens (Thien and Allison) about how to make the most out of that writing opportunity to stand out in the application process.

In this episode, Norma chats with fellow first generation college students Sofia and Erick about their experiences with letters of recommendations to obtain admissions for colleges and graduate schools. We chat about key elements that make up a great letter, steps to getting letters, and key tips to stay connected to their recommenders.

In this episode, Luz chats with fellow first generation college students Yahaira and Clara about what their experience was like to study abroad during college and grad school and what that entails. We chat about feeling homesick, learning so much more than what you imagined, and the different options students have to receive an abroad education. They also offer some great tips and recommendations to help students considering studying abroad. 

In this episode, Cody sits down with three first gens (Jessenia, Stephanie, and Brandon) to discuss the importance of visiting a college and specifically, fly-in opportunities where colleges transport students to their campus and host them for a series of tours and events.

In this episode, Dan interviews three guests, Katie, Mariam, and Kayla, to talk about their first gen identities and their pride that comes with being First Gen. Overall, it’s important to have faith in yourself, ask for help, and remember that you do belong and that you are capable of greatness!

We’re celebrating our 1 year anniversary with friends of How to College: First Gen in a panel format just to make it that much more special. Fabio shares his story of how he grew up with many other first gen college students in his community and why it’s important for him to support other first gens. Avdeep shares her family’s immigration story and how she thinks it’s important to support all students including First Generation, Low Income, Immigrant students and more. Last but not least, Julia talks about how she had to find information on her own as an aspiring first generation student through high school, which motivated her to start First Gen Support.

In this episode, Luz chats with fellow first generation college students Shree, Mason, and Josh about what their experience has been like with establishing, building, and maintaining their communities of support. Learn about how personal relationships and communities of support help our fellow first-gens navigate their academic, moral, and personal journeys and keep them going.