Being the first to attend university in a new country comes with pride and excitement, but also a pressure I never saw coming.
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...
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...
Mikayla Ojeda expresses her concerns struggling both academically and financially as a first-gen student.
Being a first-generation college student can be hard. Here's some advice to help you make it through college.
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...
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...
When I visited what was supposed to be my home country, I couldn’t help but wonder, what if everything had been different?
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...