Inspiring stories from first-generation students and professionals
Strength in Numbers: Building Success Through Community
By Miles Brown
Read Miles’ article about finding strength through community in higher education.
Teachers Who Inspire
By Estefania Montiel
Read Estefania’s article about how teachers have impacted her and inspired her to become an educator herself.
Home Away From Home: Navigating College as a First Gen Student
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.
Debunking the Myth of the “American Dream” in Higher Education
By Dohee Kim
Read Dohee Kim’s article on how pervasive racism and intergenerational wealth foster inequalities in education.
Why Going to Community College Was the Best Decision I’ve Made
By Leonardo Santiago
Read Leonardo Santiago’s story about the benefits of attending community college.
Imposter Syndrome: Representation Through Education
By Ileana Trejo
Read Ileana Trejo's story about overcoming imposter syndrome in college.