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Your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s, and it’s okay to be still discovering what comes next.

Give yourself grace. You’re allowed to grow, change direction, and figure it out along the way.

#FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #Professionals #MythVsReality #InPersonPlus
October 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
FirstGen multitasking deserves its own degree at this point.

Camera off, 17 tabs open, dinner cooking, family responsibilities calling, and a midterm due at 11:59. 📚

FirstGen life is NEVER boring. Who can relate?

#FirstGen #FirstGenHumor #FirstGenStudents #InPersonPlus #FirstGenProud
October 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Adding a little more meaning to the FirstGen Dictionary! 📖

Every term represents a part of the FirstGen experience. What word would YOU add to the FirstGen Dictionary? 👇

#InPersonPlus #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenProud #HigherEducation
October 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
The college dictionary nobody gave us… 👀🎓
💬 What word should we define next?

#FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #CollegeTips #InPersonPlus #FirstGenDictionary
October 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
No roadmap? No problem. 😌💪

Sometimes being FirstGen means figuring things out as you go and realizing you’re capable of more than you thought.

#FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenHumor #Superpower
September 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
You may not have all the answers, and that’s okay. Stay curious, keep asking questions, and keep learning.

Determination can take you places you’ve never been before. 💙

#FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenStudents #GrowthMindset #InPersonPlus
September 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports immigrants and children of immigrants as they continue their academic journeys.

📅 Deadline: October 29, 2026 at 2 PM ET
Apply Today! www.scholarships.com/scholarships...


#FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #Fellowship #NewAmericans
September 22, 2026 at 12:37 AM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
The bittersweet feeling of realizing you had NO idea what you were doing, but somehow you still registered for classes.

FirstGen wins are still wins. 🎓✨

#FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #CollegeHumor #FirstGenExperience #InPersonPlus
September 18, 2026 at 3:19 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
The First Gen Fund is awarding 50 fellowships of $1,000 to FirstGen college students experiencing financial hardship. 🎓💰

📅 Deadline: September 16 at 9 PM ET

🔗 Apply at fellowship.firstgen.org/

#FirstGenStudents #CollegeStudents #Scholarship #Opportunities #InPersonPlus
September 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
First-Gen College Fund: HBCU Edition! 📚💙

2 students will receive $250 cash micro-grants for Fall 2026!

📅 Apply by Aug. 21, 2026!

@Themaikaylamarie
#FirstGen #HBCU #FirstGenStudents #Scholarship #FirstGenProud
August 18, 2026 at 12:54 AM
palomarfacfed.bsky.social
“They’re not just students.”
They’re workers. Parents. Providers.
And they’re still building a better future.
— Will Dalrymple, Co-President of PFF, speaking at the Solidarity & Strength Community Festival at Palomar College
#PFF #FirstGenStudents #WorkingStudents #AffordableEducation
May 27, 2026 at 1:39 AM
mestefan.bsky.social
I was delighted to find out that our article published in Teaching Sociology on the structural challenges that first-gen and working class students face and how to address them was the #1 most read article for 2023 in the journal! #firstgenstudents #highered #studentsuccess #pedagogy
From Inclusive to Equitable Pedagogy: How to Design Course Assignments and Learning Activities That ...
Current approaches to building inclusive classrooms for first-generation and working-class students tend to emphasize communicative strategies: receiving studen...
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January 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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What Is It Like to Be a First-Generation College Student? 7 Interesting Facts You Don’t Know

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#FirstGenStudents #CollegeExperience #HigherEducation #StudentLife #EducationEquity #CampusLife #StudentStories #CollegeJourney #AcademicSuccess #StudentSupport
What Is It Like to Be a First-Generation College Student?
In 2025, the question “what is a first-generation college student” will carry more meaning than ever before.
endeavourarticles.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:14 AM
ucisocialecology.bsky.social
A recent workshop at UC Irvine spotlighted strategies for supporting first-gen students. Insights from Angela Lukowski and the 2024 UC Undergraduate Experience Survey and a panel with Brandon Golob reminded us: don’t miss out on your education—every “slice” matters! #FirstGenStudents #AllInForAll
Associate Professor of psychology Angela Lukowski delivers insights in the photo at left. Associate Professor of criminology, law & society Brandon Golob shares his classroom experiences in the photo at right.
May 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Yes 💯 #firstgen #celebratefirstgen #firstgenstudents
ajdiazphd.bsky.social Dr. Arnaldo Díaz @ajdiazphd.bsky.social · Jul 6
First-gen students, speaking from my own experience, I know how overwhelming and frustrating it can be when your first career choice doesn’t fulfill your whole self. Just know — it’s completely okay to change direction as you discover paths you never knew existed. #FirstGen
July 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
inpersonplus.bsky.social
Check out these three software engineering internships for Summer 2026!
#FirstGen #Internships #SoftwareEngineering #Internship #FirstGenStudents
April 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Want personalized scholarships instead? Comment YES below👇
#FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #Scholarship #Scholarships #FirstGeneration
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
flipnational.org
Don't forget to join us for FLIP National's annual meeting tomorrow! Check out our Linktree in our bio for the meeting link.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

#FirstGenStudent #FLIPNational #FGLI #FLI #FirstGen #FirstGeneration #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGenStudents
February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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If you were to describe FGLI students in one word, what would it be?

Check out how FirstVU, our chapter at Vanderbilt, answered that question during their GEN Week celebration!

#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents
February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
flipnational.org
Here are some more highlights of GEN Week celebrations! Check out how @FlipUmass celebrated GEN Week on their campus!

#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Check out how Furman FGSA, the *student organization of the year at @FurmanU*, celebrated GEN Week on their campus!

#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGeneration #FGLI #FLI
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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In April, we brought back GEN Week for the first time in 3 years. Check out how @uncfirstgens celebrated GEN Week!

#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
flipnational.org
One sign that things are getting back to normal? The return of @Team1vyG.

Check out the link in our Linktree in our bio to apply to host 1vyG this fall!

@EdMobilizer #1vyG #FGLI #FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #FirstGeneration #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGenStudents
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
flipnational.org
The newest episode of The FLIP Side, “New Season, Same Demands” is here!

Listen to the #podcast today on your favorite streaming service!

#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #TheFLIPSide #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FGLI #FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #FirstGenStudents #FirstGeneration
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
flipnational.org
Less than 2 days until the release of the next episode of The FLIP Side! Tune in this Friday, April 22nd at 12:00 PM ET for an all new episode!

@uncfirstgens #WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #TheFLIPSide #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #Podcast
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM