Famous First Gen
Elizabeth Warren
This first gen actor/actress starred in Jurassic Park?
A. Brad Pitt B. Jennifer Lawrence C. Bruce Willis D. Samuel L. Jackson
D. Samuel L. Jackson
What does First Generation mean?
an undergraduate student whose parents did not obtain a bachelors degree
Which college president at MCC is or was first generation to college?
President Phil Sisson
what does Commencement mean?
Graduation Day
Which first gen singer-songwriter wrote the hit song “All of Me”?
John Legend
Which first gen celebrity said “ Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom”
A. Oprah B. Taylor Swift C. Travis Scott D. Kylie Jenner
A. Oprah
Nationally, How many undergraduate students are first generation?
A. 46% B. 56% C. 31% D. 62%
B. 56%
What % of students are first gen at MCC?
A. 6% B. 10% C. 40% D. 22%
C. 40%
What does Dean mean?
The head of a division of a college or university
Which first gen Latina starred on the show Desperate Housewives & has modeled for L’oreal? A. Penelope Cruz B. Salma Hayek C. Sofia Vergara D. Eva Longoria
D. Eva Longoria
Which first gen celeb said "Always stay true to yourself & never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals."
A. Ed Sheeran B. Michelle Obama C. Ellen Degeneres D. Jerry Seinfeld
B. Michelle Obama
Nationally, what is the percent of students whose parents did not obtain a bachelors degree were the first sibling in their family to go to college?
A. 59% B.55% C. 40% D. 61%
A. 59%
how many credits is considered full time?
12 credits or 4 3 credit classes
What does EFC mean?
The amount a student’s family is expected to pay toward the cost of college.
Which first gen celebrity said “1st, think. 2nd, believe. 3rd, dream. And finally, dare”
A. Maria Sharpova B. Ariana Grande C. Walt Disney D. Justin Beiber
C. Walt Disney
This first gen celeb became the chairman & CEO of Starbucks?
A. Chris Kempczinski B. Richard Branson C. Howard Schultz D. Sundar Pichai
C. Howard Schultz
What type of institutions do first generation typically choose?
Community Colleges
where is financial aid and student account located?
third floor
what are Humanities mean?
Humanities courses are classes covering subjects such as literature, philosophy, and the fine arts. Most undergraduate degrees require a certain number of humanities credit hours.
Which first gen celebrity earned a MBA and a Doctorate in Education?
A. Mayim Bialik B. Shaquille O’Neal C. James Franco D. Ashley Judd
B. Shaquille O’Neal
Which US President was first gen?
A. Ronald Reagan B. Bill Clinton C. George Bush D. Barack Obama
B. Bill Clinton
what is the percent of Gen Z students are first generation?
A. 20% B.21% C.25% D.30%
B.21%
what is TRIO and what do we do for students?
program that helps students with advising, tutoring, transfer advising, and financial aid. We are located at 306 in the Cowan building.
What is MassTransfer?
MassTransfer is a collaboration between the Commonwealth's community colleges, state universities and the University of Massachusetts. System-wide resources and policies allow for students to transfer seamlessly, stay on track and minimize the time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.