✨ FIRST-GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Thalia Ramos ✨
Thalia, an elementary education major at Oregon State's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being first-generation means a lot to me because I am the first in my family to experience college, and I am learning new things along the way.”
#FirstGenStudent
Thalia, an elementary education major at Oregon State's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being first-generation means a lot to me because I am the first in my family to experience college, and I am learning new things along the way.”
#FirstGenStudent
November 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
✨ FIRST-GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Thalia Ramos ✨
Thalia, an elementary education major at Oregon State's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being first-generation means a lot to me because I am the first in my family to experience college, and I am learning new things along the way.”
#FirstGenStudent
Thalia, an elementary education major at Oregon State's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being first-generation means a lot to me because I am the first in my family to experience college, and I am learning new things along the way.”
#FirstGenStudent
✨ FIRST-GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jamie Crelling ✨
Jamie, a secondary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student to me means being able to build my future.”
#FirstGenStudent
Jamie, a secondary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student to me means being able to build my future.”
#FirstGenStudent
November 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
✨ FIRST-GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jamie Crelling ✨
Jamie, a secondary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student to me means being able to build my future.”
#FirstGenStudent
Jamie, a secondary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student to me means being able to build my future.”
#FirstGenStudent
✨ FIRST-GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Olive Stevens ✨
Olive, an elementary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student, to me, means my parents worked hard enough to ensure that I could capture this opportunity even though they couldn’t.”
#FirstGenStudent
Olive, an elementary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student, to me, means my parents worked hard enough to ensure that I could capture this opportunity even though they couldn’t.”
#FirstGenStudent
November 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
✨ FIRST-GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Olive Stevens ✨
Olive, an elementary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student, to me, means my parents worked hard enough to ensure that I could capture this opportunity even though they couldn’t.”
#FirstGenStudent
Olive, an elementary education major at OSU's Corvallis campus, shares:
“Being a first-generation student, to me, means my parents worked hard enough to ensure that I could capture this opportunity even though they couldn’t.”
#FirstGenStudent
First-generation students may navigate college without parents or guardians familiar with the experience while also being keenly aware of the financial responsibilities associated with four-year university enrollment.
A great entry point for discussing educational inequality.
#FirstGenStudent
A great entry point for discussing educational inequality.
#FirstGenStudent
September 25, 2026 at 5:43 PM
First-generation students may navigate college without parents or guardians familiar with the experience while also being keenly aware of the financial responsibilities associated with four-year university enrollment.
A great entry point for discussing educational inequality.
#FirstGenStudent
A great entry point for discussing educational inequality.
#FirstGenStudent
What does being FirstGen mean to you? 💙 We asked college students to share what FirstGen means to them and what they needed to thrive along the way. 🎓✨
#FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #HigherEd #FirstGenProud #InPersonPlus
#FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #HigherEd #FirstGenProud #InPersonPlus
August 21, 2026 at 11:23 AM
What does being FirstGen mean to you? 💙 We asked college students to share what FirstGen means to them and what they needed to thrive along the way. 🎓✨
#FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #HigherEd #FirstGenProud #InPersonPlus
#FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #HigherEd #FirstGenProud #InPersonPlus
Meet Vince Da, first-gen student, MHA graduate and Fulbright scholar! Da’s journey shows what’s possible when you show up with purpose and lean into your community. Read more at: https://loom.ly/wSgrpV0
#fulbrightscholar #uwmha #firstgenstudent
#fulbrightscholar #uwmha #firstgenstudent
August 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Meet Vince Da, first-gen student, MHA graduate and Fulbright scholar! Da’s journey shows what’s possible when you show up with purpose and lean into your community. Read more at: https://loom.ly/wSgrpV0
#fulbrightscholar #uwmha #firstgenstudent
#fulbrightscholar #uwmha #firstgenstudent
How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation, international student
This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences were a source of strength. #InternationalStudentsDay #FirstGenStudent https://bit.ly/4nVXFnU
This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences were a source of strength. #InternationalStudentsDay #FirstGenStudent https://bit.ly/4nVXFnU
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation, international student
This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences were a source of strength. #InternationalStudentsDay #FirstGenStudent https://bit.ly/4nVXFnU
This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences were a source of strength. #InternationalStudentsDay #FirstGenStudent https://bit.ly/4nVXFnU
🎙️ Host Yamini interviews Rimshah, an electrical engineer pursuing a master's in public informatics at Rutgers U., about her experiences as a first-generation international student and mother transitioning to life in the US.
open.spotify.com/episode/3674... #firstgen #firstgensuccess #firstgenstudent
open.spotify.com/episode/3674... #firstgen #firstgensuccess #firstgenstudent
"Get Help. Get the Support That You Need", ft. Rimshah Jawad, Mother and Public Informatics student
The FirstGen Lounge · Episode
open.spotify.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🎙️ Host Yamini interviews Rimshah, an electrical engineer pursuing a master's in public informatics at Rutgers U., about her experiences as a first-generation international student and mother transitioning to life in the US.
open.spotify.com/episode/3674... #firstgen #firstgensuccess #firstgenstudent
open.spotify.com/episode/3674... #firstgen #firstgensuccess #firstgenstudent
Meet Nadia, a first-gen student at @UUtah.
She went from fearing failure to finding hope, all with the help of her success coach, Claudia.
See how coaching gave her the confidence to thrive ⤵️ https://www.insidetrack.org/learner-stories/nadia
#FirstGenStudent #StudentSuccess #UofU #CoachingWorks
She went from fearing failure to finding hope, all with the help of her success coach, Claudia.
See how coaching gave her the confidence to thrive ⤵️ https://www.insidetrack.org/learner-stories/nadia
#FirstGenStudent #StudentSuccess #UofU #CoachingWorks
December 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Meet Nadia, a first-gen student at @UUtah.
She went from fearing failure to finding hope, all with the help of her success coach, Claudia.
See how coaching gave her the confidence to thrive ⤵️ https://www.insidetrack.org/learner-stories/nadia
#FirstGenStudent #StudentSuccess #UofU #CoachingWorks
She went from fearing failure to finding hope, all with the help of her success coach, Claudia.
See how coaching gave her the confidence to thrive ⤵️ https://www.insidetrack.org/learner-stories/nadia
#FirstGenStudent #StudentSuccess #UofU #CoachingWorks
🤔: What’s a FirstGen’s favorite workout?
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
July 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🤔: What’s a FirstGen’s favorite workout?
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
That moment you get your college acceptance letter? Pure magic. ✨ For FirstGen students, it’s more than a milestone; it’s a bold step into new territory. Keep going. You’re making history.
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
June 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
That moment you get your college acceptance letter? Pure magic. ✨ For FirstGen students, it’s more than a milestone; it’s a bold step into new territory. Keep going. You’re making history.
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
You are not alone, Jackie! Success! @jackieotieno.bsky.social
#firstgen #firstgenstudent #celebratefirstgen
#firstgen #firstgenstudent #celebratefirstgen
As a first-generation Ph.D. student, I know the journey can be lonely at times. But you belong; your voice, story, and brilliance matter on this path and beyond. Keep rising, you are seen. One day at a time #PhDlife#Belonging#Firstgen
July 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
You are not alone, Jackie! Success! @jackieotieno.bsky.social
#firstgen #firstgenstudent #celebratefirstgen
#firstgen #firstgenstudent #celebratefirstgen
If you are a first-generation African American male student at a predominantly White Christian university, then this may be for you.
From Byron Johnson II, M. Ed. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #firstgen #firstgenstudent #firstgensuccess
From Byron Johnson II, M. Ed. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #firstgen #firstgenstudent #firstgensuccess
Hello everyone!
I’m currently recruiting participants for my dissertation… | Byron Johnson II,M.Ed.
Hello everyone!
I’m currently recruiting participants for my dissertation research study, which focuses on the lived experiences of first-generation African American male students at predominantly Wh...
www.linkedin.com
April 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If you are a first-generation African American male student at a predominantly White Christian university, then this may be for you.
From Byron Johnson II, M. Ed. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #firstgen #firstgenstudent #firstgensuccess
From Byron Johnson II, M. Ed. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #firstgen #firstgenstudent #firstgensuccess
A bright spot these past 5 weeks has been working with #FirstGen college students in a #mentorship program I helped create w funding from @sciencewriters.org. The creator of this #ADHD blog post was mentored by @nicolemlynaryk.bsky.social. See medium.com/@ayashinadir... @sciencewriting.bsky.social
How Culture and College Can Shape Your ADHD
Unpacking the ADHD experience for first-gen and minority students.
medium.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
That moment you get your college acceptance letter? Pure magic. ✨ For FirstGen students, it’s more than a milestone; it’s a bold step into new territory. Keep going. You’re making history.
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
June 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
That moment you get your college acceptance letter? Pure magic. ✨ For FirstGen students, it’s more than a milestone; it’s a bold step into new territory. Keep going. You’re making history.
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
#FirstGen #CollegeAcceptance #FirstProud #FirstGenCelebrate #Quote #FirstGenstudent
🤔: What’s a FirstGen’s favorite workout?
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
June 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🤔: What’s a FirstGen’s favorite workout?
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
💬: Carrying the weight of expectations and still running toward their dreams.
#Jokes #Memes #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #FirstGenCelebrate #FirstGenStudent
🎙️ Grit, Grace, and Growth: Maria's inspiring journey from Costa Rica to New Jersey is a must-listen on the FirstGen Lounge podcast!
Tune in for hope and resilience: open.spotify.com/episode/661K...
#FirstGen #FirstGenSuccess #Resilience #Empathy #Adaptability #FirstGenStudent #GritAndGrace
Tune in for hope and resilience: open.spotify.com/episode/661K...
#FirstGen #FirstGenSuccess #Resilience #Empathy #Adaptability #FirstGenStudent #GritAndGrace
May 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🎙️ Grit, Grace, and Growth: Maria's inspiring journey from Costa Rica to New Jersey is a must-listen on the FirstGen Lounge podcast!
Tune in for hope and resilience: open.spotify.com/episode/661K...
#FirstGen #FirstGenSuccess #Resilience #Empathy #Adaptability #FirstGenStudent #GritAndGrace
Tune in for hope and resilience: open.spotify.com/episode/661K...
#FirstGen #FirstGenSuccess #Resilience #Empathy #Adaptability #FirstGenStudent #GritAndGrace
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
We can't wait to see you tomorrow!
#FirstGenStudent #FLIPNational #FGLI #FLI #FirstGen #FirstGeneration #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGenStudents
February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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
We can't wait to see you tomorrow!
#FirstGenStudent #FLIPNational #FGLI #FLI #FirstGen #FirstGeneration #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGenStudents
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
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
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
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listen to the #podcast today on your favorite streaming service!
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #TheFLIPSide #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FGLI #FirstGen #FirstGenStudent #FirstGenStudents #FirstGeneration
🚨PAID FELLOWSHIP ALERT🚨
Check out this PAID oppotunity from our friends at @DEShawGroup using the link in our Linktree in our bio!
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
Check out this PAID oppotunity from our friends at @DEShawGroup using the link in our Linktree in our bio!
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
🚨PAID FELLOWSHIP ALERT🚨
Check out this PAID oppotunity from our friends at @DEShawGroup using the link in our Linktree in our bio!
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration
Check out this PAID oppotunity from our friends at @DEShawGroup using the link in our Linktree in our bio!
#WeDidItFirst #GENWeek2022 #FLIPNational #HigherEducation #HigherEd #FirstGen #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenStudent #FGLI #FLI #FirstGeneration