Her Campus at Toronto MU
The Silent Pressure of Being a First-Gen Immigrant Student
Being the first to attend university in a new country comes with pride and excitement, but also a pressure I never saw coming.
Her Campus at UCF
Being a First-Gen Student isn’t Easy
As a first-generation college student, my college acceptance wasn’t just mine, it was the sum of my family’s sacrifices, late nights, long talks, and constant love and encouragement in...
Her Campus at OSU
First-Generation College Students Break Boundaries Â
When you are the first in your family to break generational boundaries and take a different path, it can feel intimidating and insecure. Where many students have security from...
Her Campus at Texas
UT First-Gen Student Describes Struggles She Faces As She Navigates College
Mikayla Ojeda expresses her concerns struggling both academically and financially as a first-gen student.
Her Campus at USF
The Struggles Of A First-Generation College Student
Being a first-generation college student can be hard. Here's some advice to help you make it through college.
Her Campus at SAU
Goodbye SAU
Hey everyone, it’s a few weeks away from graduation! Although I have enjoyed my time at St. Ambrose University, I am ready to go. I am excited to start...
Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
5 Struggles of Being a First-Generation Student
As a first-generation student, I have gone through a lot of difficulties when it comes to school. Here are a few that I’ve personally struggled with. Being first-generation is...
Her Campus at VCU
What If: My Experience As A First-Generation American
When I visited what was supposed to be my home country, I couldn’t help but wonder, what if everything had been different?
Her Campus at Washington
America: The Land of Inequality for Non-Whites
With everything seemingly getting back to “normal” lately, I’ve found myself feeling a bit bad about myself now that I see all the things people are doing. I’m not...