When he was still in high school, Misa Beltran-Guzman, director of first-generation programs at Bates, had a preview of many of the culture shocks experienced by first-gen college students. A ...

Deciding whether to pursue a bachelor’s degree is a monumental choice, especially for students whose parents have not attended college themselves. College opens doors to socio-economic opportunity, ...

In reflecting on my experiences as a first-generation student, many of my challenges were related to unwritten college norms, ranging from academic policies to social conventions. When I entered ...

Left to right: Stephanie Lopez, Angelica Garcia, Samatha Leos, Christopher Montano, Zerahann Ondieki, Caleb Dixon, and Luis Andrade. All are now-former students at Sam Houston High School in Arlington ...

At Texas Woman's University, first generation students often participate in the "G-Force" program, in which they help prospective college students fill out applications and apply for financial aid.

Since her freshman year, Sheila Robledo ’26 of Alton, Texas, has spent a lot of time in Bates’ Student Center for Belonging and Community. “It’s just one of my favorite places on campus, to be honest, ...