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
The name of our current College President who is first-gen!
Fr. Sicard
True or False: Graduation rates for first-generation students have been steadily increasing in recent years
TRUE (thanks in part to increased institutional support and awareness)
True or False: Many first-gen learners work or care for dependents while pursuing their degrees.
True
German-born, world renowned physicist who is best known for his equation E=mc2
Albert Einstein
What are the top 2 undergraduate majors for first-gen at PC?
Biology and Psychology
First gen students represent nearly __% of all college students currently in the U.S.
33%
Students whose parents did not attend college are more than __ times as likely to leave college within the first year
Twice
A male actor who is famous for his deep voice and roles in Pulp Fiction, Shaft, and the Avengers saga
Samuel L. Jackson
Approximately __% of students at Providence College are first-generation college students
14%
True or False: More first-gen students say they would like to give back to their communities after they graduate, compared with their non-first gen peers
True (61%)
What percentage of first-gen college students go on to graduate and get their degree? (closest % wins)
26%
Former First Lady who became a role model for woman 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
What year was PC Founded?
1917 (as a place for first-generation Catholic men of European immigrants facing discrimination to receive their education)
Which state has had the largest increase of first-gen students in the U.S. with a percentage of 57.56% compared to last year? (Hint: New England)
Rhode Island
First-generation college graduates make roughly $___ less than their non-first-generation counterparts (closest wins) (Hint: Between $20,000 - $40,000)
$36,000
A successful musician, he is the youngest person to ever win the EGOT awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony Award). Most known for "All of Me" Billboard hit.
John Legend
What class at PC has the most first gen students?
2028