First Gen Jeopardy

First Gen Facts

100

First Generation College Celebration Day is celebrated every year on ___? 

November 8th 

200

True or False: Graduation rates for first-generation students have been steadily increasing in recent years

True 

300

First gen students represent nearly __% of all college students currently in the U.S. 

33%

400

 What does First Generation mean?

a student whose parents did not obtain a bachelors degree

500

What type of institutions do first generation students typically choose?

Community Colleges

First Gen True or False

100

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

200

True or False: Many first-gen learners work or care for dependents while pursuing their degrees, limiting their time for studying and socializing

True

300

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

400

True or False: First-generation students are more likely to drop out of college compared to their peers whose parents attended college. 

True 

500

True or False: First-generation college students rarely experience feelings of guilt or alienation from their families as they succeed in college.

False.

Famous First Gen

100

First black female billionaire who had her own talk show for years 

Oprah Winfrey 

200

German-born, world renowned physicist who is best known for his equation E=mc²

Albert Einstein 

300

A male actor who is famous for his deep voice and roles in Pulp Fiction and the Avengers saga 

Samuel L. Jackson 

400

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 

500

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 

First- Generation Success

100

Name one common challenge first-generation students face.

Navigating college resources, finances, managing outside responsibilities and/or feeling a sense of belonging.

200

What is "imposter syndrome"?

The feeling that one does not belong or isn’t deserving of their achievements, despite evidence of success. 

300

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.

400

Name one benefit of being a first-generation college student.

Resilience, determination, or the ability to break barriers for future generations.

500

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