Sentences with phrase «as first generation college students»

They supported each other as first generation college students and in their careers in medicine and business.

«As a first generation college student, I understand the process can be overwhelming.

«As a first generation college student, I realized navigating financial aid and the college application process is overwhelming.

As a first generation college student from a low - income inner city community, I feel a sense of responsibility for breaking the cycle of poverty in my family.

As a first generation college student who came from a poor background, this cause is near and dear to my heart.

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Yet still more are first - generation fans, having gone to their first games as college students.

A first - generation college student, barely covering tuition, Torres ran out of grocery money halfway through the year and began skipping meals as a result.

All these issues face Long Island's community colleges, which together serve more than 40,000 students and are widely regarded as an essential gateway to higher education for nontraditional and first - generation college students.

As a first - generation college student from a working - class background, educated at a state university, he didn't know his way around the academic system.

First - generation college students, pupils from public (as opposed to elite private) high schools, and students from financially disadvantaged families are all underrepresented in the undergraduate population.

In a recent intervention at Northwestern by Nicole M. Stephens and her colleagues, some first - year students attended a panel in which other students discussed their experiences by drawing attention to difference (the experimental group)-- in this case, their status as first - generation college students.

Arellano, a Hispanic first - generation college student, was in IMSD as an undergraduate and wrote in his letter of support that he felt severe anxiety and insecurity upon entering his first lab.

As a first - generation college student, it was important for me to have love and structure.

In the absence of proactive outreach to and support for low - income and first - generation students, many bright, resilient students who have worked hard to get to college and ardently want to go may fail to do so as a result of the behavioral obstacles they encounter.

Everything that Mayes learned at HGSE will come in handy as she focuses her future on college access for first - generation, low - income students.

I hold certain identities near and dear to my heart — as a 1.75 - generation immigrant from Peru; the oldest of six children; a child of a low - income, single - parent family; a first - generation college student — the list goes on.

Chavez is Latina and a first - generation college student who took ESL (English as a second language) classes at an elementary school in MCPS.

With Yoni Ki Baat, we gave space to stories often seen as taboo within South Asian culture; Blasian Narratives brought a multi-racial perspective; and the Pan-Asian graduation allowed Asian students who are first - generation college students from low - income backgrounds a place to have their accomplishments acknowledged and affirmed.

This is an opportunity for me to be a role model and create a legacy in my family as a first - generation college student.

As of this writing, Envision operates four San Francisco Bay Area high schools that serve predominantly first - generation college - bound and low - income students.

Columbia's traditional strength as an educational resource for first - generation college students embodies this double priority as both a local and a global focus.

Prior to becoming a superintendent, she worked in many different facets of education including as classroom teacher at both the elementary and middle school levels, principal at the middle school level, director of the Upward Bound Program for first - generation college - bound students, and director of the Basic Skills Academy for at - risk high school youth.

Daughter to Mexican immigrant parents who were in search of a better life in the U.S., and as a first - generation college student, this year and this award have been beyond our wildest dreams.

He spent nine years teaching math as a founding teacher of the New York Harbor School, an innovative public high school where he also worked closely with teachers, families, and college admissions offices directing the college access process for first generation college - going students.

Only 17 percent of American teachers are non-white, but in 2014, 22 percent of TFA's corps is black, 13 percent are Latino, and a third identify as first - generation college students.

Remaining passionate about the importance of equity in higher education, Rehva continues to support first - generation college students as a faculty member of the Trinity Washington University teaching undergraduate and graduate business related courses as well as the University of the District of Columbia's Community College providing instruction in foundational mathematics ccollege students as a faculty member of the Trinity Washington University teaching undergraduate and graduate business related courses as well as the University of the District of Columbia's Community College providing instruction in foundational mathematics cCollege providing instruction in foundational mathematics courses.

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As the leader in the state's college access movement, MCAN's mission is to increase Michigan's college readiness, participation and completion rates, particularly among low - income students, first - generation college going students, and students of color.

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Prior to working at California Tomorrow, Brian spent seven years as the Director of Black Student Programs providing academic advising, advocacy, and support for Black, Latino, Asian Pacific American, first - generation, and low - income students at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga.

Support the «Advise Michigan» program to recruit, train, and place recent college graduates as college advisers in high schools that serve significant members of low - income and first - generation college - going students.

KIPP encourages students, especially students of color, to consider colleges» four - and six - year graduation rates, as well as underrepresented, first - generation, and low - income student enrollment.

Curtis and DeYoung were identified as ideal candidates because of their commitment to college access and understanding of the disparities that exist among low - income students and first generation college - going students in Michigan.

The rating process considers such metrics as the percentage of students receiving Pell Grants, percentage of students who are first generation college attendees, net price by family income, transfer and completion rates, and loan performance outcomes.

«As a first - generation college student myself, I'm inspired every day to keep working toward our goal of having 60 percent of Michigan residents with high - quality degrees or credentials by the year 2025.»

These supports were particularly critical for City Schools students, as many were potentially first - generation college - goers.

«It has been both a personal and professional mission of mine to advocate for postsecondary education since I attended college as a first generation college - going student.»

As a first generation student, I know that there is a struggle in getting opportunities and help within the college systems.

Through the development of this plan, we reaffirmed our commitment to serving as a strong advocate for low - income, first generation college students, and students of color.

First - generation (FG) college students (students for whom neither parent has a 4 - year degree) face a number of challenges as they attempt to obtain a post-secondary degree.

Second, I determine how these mechanisms vary for particular groups of students, such as black and Latino males and first - generation college - goers.

As the first in their families to make it to college, first - generation college students» experiences in k - 12 and college are good indicators of how healthy our public school system is.

The Network serves as a resource to Tennessee's congressional delegation on federal college access and success policy issues, particularly as they affect low - income and first generation students.

Kourtney Andrada graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz and began her career in youth work as a college advisor for first - generation students in Watsonville, California, through UCSC's Education Opportunity Program.

The president also told students that getting into college isn't enough, challenging their generation to help the United States regain its first - in - the - world status as the country with the highest proportion of college graduates (the nation currently ranks 16th).

Some groups, such as students with learning disabilities, first - generation college goers, English language learners, and undocumented students or families, will need targeted programs that deliver information and encouragement about postsecondary options in a clear and convincing way.

In an effort to increase the number of low - income, first - generation college, and underrepresented high school students who enter and complete college, College Advising Corps places well - trained, recent college graduates from 24 partner programs as full - time college advisers in high schools across tcollege, and underrepresented high school students who enter and complete college, College Advising Corps places well - trained, recent college graduates from 24 partner programs as full - time college advisers in high schools across tcollege, College Advising Corps places well - trained, recent college graduates from 24 partner programs as full - time college advisers in high schools across tCollege Advising Corps places well - trained, recent college graduates from 24 partner programs as full - time college advisers in high schools across tcollege graduates from 24 partner programs as full - time college advisers in high schools across tcollege advisers in high schools across the U.S.

As a first - generation college student, Adam has become empowered by his own educational journey.