Her Campus at TCU
Reflecting on Being a First-Gen Student
I've often wished I could go back in time, whether it be to retake an exam, spend more time preparing for a presentation, or, in a more draining case,...
Her Campus at CU Boulder
My Experience Growing up as a Guyanese-American
A glimpse into what my culture meant to me as a first-generation college student
Her Campus at Texas
A Letter to my First-Gen Latinas
After completing my first year at UT Austin, I experienced and learned many things about myself, all as a first-generation student. There are so many things that are overlooked...
Her Campus at Maryland
Navigating the highs and lows: Being a first generation college student
In a society that pushes college from such a young age, many cannot imagine not pursuing a degree post-high school. However, for many nationwide, college is much more than...
Her Campus at Kutztown
How my First Year went at Kutztown
by Jessi Walker My first year at Kutztown University is technically not over yet, but it is almost over with finals week looming in May. It went by faster...
Her Campus at Temple
My First Year as a First-Gen
I had no idea what to do when I began my college journey. It didn’t help that I took a gap year and moved across the country, so naturally,...
Her Campus at TAMU
From First Gen to First Gen
The reality of being a first generation college student at a tier one university.
Her Campus at TAMU
Things They Don’t Tell You as a FIRST-GENERATION StudentÂ
Everyone experiences challenges as a college student. But being a first-generation student comes with more challenges. I’m in my senior year now at Texas A&M University, and I have...
Her Campus at IUP
My Experience As a First-Gen College Student
I always wanted to touch on my experience being a first-generation college student, but this week was the pinnacle of this experience. I realized there was no better time...
Her Campus at UCSB
Imposter Syndrome in College
Imposter syndrome – you’ve probably heard this term thrown around before. According to the American Psychology Association, it is defined as believing oneself to be a fraud due to...