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First-Gen Week 2024
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Paying for School
About
News
Stories
Dwight Lang (Faculty)
Never forget where you’ve come from. Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your class heritage to...
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Crystal (Undergraduate Student)
First-Gen students, make sure to look for and apply to every scholarship you can. In...
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Jasmyne Short (Staff)
Remember, it's okay not to have all the answers, and seeking help is a strength,...
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Nancy Lucero (Graduate Student)
YOU BELONG!! Never doubt your worth or question whether you should be at UM (or...
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Matt Sullivan (Faculty, Staff)
When I look back, I am profoundly grateful and humbled by all of the people,...
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Cassidy Brimer (Undergraduate Student)
Prioritize taking care of and getting to know yourself in college- you don't have to...
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Sally Pham (Undergraduate Student)
College is a time of learning and growth, and everyone's journey is different. Do what...
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Jill Charbonneau (Undergraduate Student)
I am proud to be a First-Gen student! I know that I am making my...
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Shantaris Brown (Graduate Student)
My advice for other First-Gen students would be never lose sight of your goals and...
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