The onscreen representation ‘In the Heights’ actually got right
For all its faults in tackling colorism and Afro-Latinx representation in film, there was one minority experience it handled well: the story of first-generation college students.
The class of 2020 wants to redo its grab-and-go graduation
I’ve been talking about this with other members of my class in what feels like hushed tones. We’ve all suddenly been hit with a sense of sadness over our lost commencement we tell each other, but it feels selfish to voice it.
‘Scary feelings about money’: Talking finances and scarcity with First Gen Living
Let's talk about feelings of guilt that plague so many first-generation graduates.
When the fantasy of post-grad life doesn’t match reality
As a culture, we put a lot of stock into graduations as signifiers of success. If what follows are feelings of anything but joy, it becomes all too easy for the feeling of loss to become guilt.
Stronger Together: The Power of Mentorship
Mentors can raise self-confidence and connect first-gen students to pathways they didn’t even know existed.
Graduate School and the Allure of Being a Lifelong Student
I’ve only been away from college for a couple of months and I’m already thinking about going back.…
We’ve All Got Student Loan Debt. So Let’s Talk About it.
Student debt is not uncommon and shouldn't be a topic swept under the rug.
Feeling Worlds Away from Your Parents As a First-Gen Grad
People whose parents didn’t go to college are understandably less likely to go themselves, but for those that do, there’s a great chance that they’ll out-earn their parents.
Wake Me Up When This Pandemic-Induced Recession Ends
It’s not a good time to be a first-generation college student without a safety net.
Happy Fauxmencement to the Class of COVID-19
Unable to celebrate in person, the Class of 2020 has created new ceremonies on top of their universities’ virtual graduation events.