First Gen Facts
First Generation College Celebration Day is celebrated every year on ___?
November 8th
True or False: Research shows that first-gen students may be less likely to take advantage of available resources such as academic advising, career services, and extracurricular opportunities
True
First black female billionaire who had her own talk show for years
Name one common challenge first-generation students face.
Navigating college resources, finances, managing outside responsibilities and/or feeling a sense of belonging.
True or False: Graduation rates for first-generation students have been steadily increasing in recent years
True
True or False: Many first-gen learners work or care for dependents while pursuing their degrees, limiting their time for studying and socializing
True
German-born, world renowned physicist who is best known for his equation E=mc2
Albert Einstein
What is "imposter syndrome"?
The feeling that one does not belong or isn’t deserving of their achievements, despite evidence of success.
First gen students represent nearly __% of all college students currently in the U.S.
33%
True or False: Families of First Generation College students are knowledgeable and can offer advice about navigating higher education, from choosing classes to understanding financial aid.
False
A male actor who is famous for his deep voice and roles in Pulp Fiction and the Avengers saga
Samuel L. Jackson
What is a common strategy to help first-generation students succeed?
Building a support network, practicing time management, asking for help and/or finding a mentor.
What does First Generation mean?
a student whose parents did not obtain a bachelors degree
True or False: First-generation students are more likely to drop out of college compared to their peers whose parents attended college.
True
Former First Lady who became a role model for women and an advocate for: healthy families, service members and their families, higher education, and international adolescent girls education. Most known for the Let's Move! program.
Michelle Obama
Name one benefit of being a first-generation college student.
Resilience, determination, or the ability to break barriers for future generations.
What type of institutions do first generation students typically choose?
Community Colleges
True or False: First-generation college students rarely experience feelings of guilt or alienation from their families as they succeed in college.
False.
She is a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
How might first- generation alumni give back?
Attend events at NECC to extol your wisdom and knowledge. Be a role model for others in your family and/or community