Tag: Academics

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Coaching For College

Uniting science, accessibility, and community in academia

“Sometimes lab research can feel very impersonal, but I really enjoy the interpersonal interactions and the community aspect of science,” shared Ysabel David (she/her), a first-gen college student and graduating senior at Scripps who is sharing about her path finding community and pursuing her passions for science, dance, and DEIB.

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News and Stories

From Social Change Major to Marketing and Storytelling Intern

Giovanna Barragan, a first-gen college student at USC, celebrates first-gen student day. “For me, being first-gen is to be an example for the generations after me. It means showing them that they can go for their dreams and break barriers. It’s like a special title that honors my family’s sacrifices while also planting new seeds.”

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News and Stories

A Wave-Maker’s Journey Researching Machismo Culture and Mental Health

As a sociology major at California State University, Stanislaus, Jezebelle Maldonado (she/her) chose an undergraduate research topic that wasn’t just about academics. It was personal. Now a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor’s degree to her name, Jezebelle is working in the healthcare field as a behavior technician and is considering a master’s degree in the future. “One thing I am taking with me from college is to not be afraid to build connections,” she said

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News and Stories

Fashion is exploration

A first-gen college grad, Avery Tomlin (he/him) chats about changing his college major and exploring his different career paths and passions – including fashion design – during college.

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Career and Job Resources

YES! It’s OK to Change Your Major 

After switching from being a computer science major to a design major at UC Davis, Avery Tomlin Ricondo is sharing factors to consider when choosing the best major for you.

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Coaching For College

Five steps to stay on track to college graduation

Congrats, you’ve made it to college! As you make the most of your college experience, you’ll need a plan to reach college graduation – on time, with as little debt as possible, and ready for your first job. Here are the steps you can take – and revisit each term – to stay on track to reaching your college degree.

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Career and Job Resources

College Graduation Reflections: Friendships, Internships, and Many Open Doors

A first-gen college graduate, Estefan Cervantes obtained three corporate internships during his time at Northeastern University. “I’m looking forward to being financially stable and having the ability to explore the world,” he shared reflecting on his higher education journey and next steps after graduating from Northeastern debt-free thanks to the Making Waves scholarship.

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