First Gen Voices

Inspiring stories from first-generation students and professionals

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Strength in Numbers: Building Success Through Community

By Miles Brown

Read Miles’ article about finding strength through community in higher education.

Estefania Montiel 4/12/21 Estefania Montiel 4/12/21

By Estefania Montiel

Read Estefania’s article about how teachers have impacted her and inspired her to become an educator herself.

Diana Laura Arana 3/29/21 Diana Laura Arana 3/29/21

By Diana Laura Arana

Read Diana’s article where she tells her story of moving away from home for the first time to attend UC Davis.

Dohee Kim 3/22/21 Dohee Kim 3/22/21

By Dohee Kim
Read Dohee Kim’s article on how pervasive racism and intergenerational wealth foster inequalities in education.

Leonardo Santiago 3/8/21 Leonardo Santiago 3/8/21

By Leonardo Santiago

Read Leonardo Santiago’s story about the benefits of attending community college.

Ileana Trejo 3/1/21 Ileana Trejo 3/1/21

By Ileana Trejo
Read Ileana Trejo's story about overcoming imposter syndrome in college.