Her Campus at CU Boulder
My Experience Growing up as a Guyanese-American
A glimpse into what my culture meant to me as a first-generation college student
Her Campus at Texas
A Letter to my First-Gen Latinas
After completing my first year at UT Austin, I experienced and learned many things about myself, all as a first-generation student. There are so many things that are overlooked...
Her Campus at Maryland
Navigating the highs and lows: Being a first generation college student
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Maryland chapter.In a society that pushes college from such a young age, many cannot imagine not...
Her Campus at Kutztown
How my First Year went at Kutztown
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Kutztown chapter.by Jessi Walker My first year at Kutztown University is technically not over yet, but...
Her Campus at Temple
My First Year as a First-Gen
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Temple chapter.I had no idea what to do when I began my college journey. It didn’t...
Her Campus at TAMU
From First Gen to First Gen
The reality of being a first generation college student at a tier one university.
Her Campus at TAMU
Things They Don’t Tell You as a FIRST-GENERATION Student
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.Everyone experiences challenges as a college student. But being a first-generation student comes with more...
Her Campus at IUP
My Experience As a First-Gen College Student
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at IUP chapter.I always wanted to touch on my experience being a first-generation college student, but this...
Her Campus at UCSB
Imposter Syndrome in College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.Imposter syndrome – you’ve probably heard this term thrown around before. According to the American...
Her Campus at PSU
Tips for Surviving College While Financially Independent
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter.If you’re anything like me, you started paying bills when you were freshly 18 —...