Posted on October 29, 2019

“First G at the G” is a weeklong series of events from November 4 – 8, 2019, with programming meant to help first-generation students connect with each other, faculty, and staff, as well as learn about campus resources.

First-generation students are more likely to live off-campus, attend college close to home, attend school part-time, and work full-time while in college. Many first-generation students are nontraditional (commuter, transfer, returning, foster, married, etc.) and therefore have a peripheral identity due to responsibilities outside of school. Some students – particularly from immigrant backgrounds – may serve as cultural brokers or translators. Many have high expectations placed on them as the first to attend college. Our goal with the First G at the G program is to help make the transition easier for these students.

See full event schedule and details https://sa.uncg.edu/firstg/

 

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