First Generation College Students

The first generation identity community is a place where you can connect with others and discover resources, unique to the University of Rochester and expanding beyond, that will be pivotal in supporting your journey and success. As a first generation student, you navigate the college environment through a unique lens and enrich the campus through your diverse experiences and background. This community hopes to highlight student services offices, programs, resources and more to help you build supportive networks, take advantage of experiential opportunities, and capitalize on your strengths and skills.

Career Tips for First-Generation Grad Students

October 8, 2018
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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 …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark Graduate Student Program Director
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Community Support for First-Generation Graduate Students

We cannot assume that just because they successfully navigated their undergraduate years they will smoothly sail through graduate training, write Arnaldo Diaz Vazquez and Natalie Lundsteen.

https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2021/08/09/advice-helping-first-generation-students-succeed-graduate-school-opinion

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark Graduate Student Program Director
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