Tag: first-gen
First-Generation Student Perspective: The Job Application Process
By: Shanique Crossdale Being a first-generation college student isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. However, we all have something in common – as the trailblazers, the firsts, and the “here goes… something” within our immediate families. Many of us applied to college while feeling unsure that it was attainable. We sometimes lacked answers to questions other applicants ...
Resources for First Gen Students
Each year BU is happy to welcome amazing students who are the first in their families to attend college. While this is a very exciting time, it also may bring some challenges. Fortunately there are number of resources on campus that can help support you during this transition to college life. The USC (University Service Center) has ...
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