You are a First-Gen If...
- Your natural or adoptive parentsÌýdid not receive a bachelor's degree, or
- You lived with only one parent and theÌýparent did not receive a bachelor's degree, or
- YouÌýdid not liveÌýwith or receiveÌýsupport from a natural or an adoptive parent, or
- Your natural or adoptive parents received a bachelor's degree in a country outside the United States.
- ​â¶Ä‹Social capital:Ìýinformation, resources, and support that people can utilize and draw on from their relationships and the ability to secure certain benefits from those social networks.Ìý
- Cultural capital:Ìýinherited knowledge or skills that can be converted into value as people move through different fields or settings.
First-generation students may not have the resources, support, or interpersonal network to navigate their school years as smoothly as continuing-generation studetns.
If you want to learn more about existing supports on campus, feel free to reach out to the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion.
Look for faculty and staff members with the sticker below. They were also First-Generation when they went to school. They have a wealth of knowledge to share with you and will be happy to hear about your experience!
The 1st Gen Business Cards Program helps First Generation °ÅÀÖ´óÈË°æappÔ¼ÅÚ students familiarize themselves with business settings and make career connections, starting with their own free business cards.
Click to request a 15-minute Individual meeting at the CSDI office (LSC) to create your business card.Ìý
No Deadline. This Is an ongoing event.
We have put together a resoruce guide for 1st Gen students!
to download!
You can visit me at my office or reach out to me via Email
Yub Kim
216-397-1972
jkim24@jcu.edu
Lombardo Student Center, Room 202
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