“FirstGen students walk into school systems not designed for them”.
Imagine how different it would be if the school system was designed for them. #firstgen #celebratefirstgen #firstgenproud
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Posts tagged #CelebrateFirstGen
Few people know that this FirstGen became the CEO of Goldman Sachs.
His great grandparents immigrated to the U.S. from what is Poland today.
#FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen
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Congratulations @profshirleylin.bsky.social 🎊🎉👍
#firstgenproud #firstgen #firstgenprofessional #celebratefirstgen
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🎉👏🏻🎈Congratulations Professor Megan @mydennis.bsky.social
All FirstGens are so proud of you! #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGen
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One teacher noticed his potential, stayed after class to help him write an essay for a contest, and showed him what was possible. That moment, placing 1st regionally and 2nd statewide, became the spark that made him believe: I can do this. #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen
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This podcast provides a wonderful oral history of FirstGen lived experiences.
It nicely shows how all FirstGen lives are different, but have in common that pioneering mindset of figuring it all out with minimal or no guidance.
#FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen
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Interesting read. Congrats to the FirstGens mentioned in the article. #FirstGenProud #celebratefirstgen #FirstGen #scholars #academia
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That’s FirstGen excellence 👏👏👏 #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #CelebrateFirstGen
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“I thought a psychology degree made you a psychologist. No one told me it takes a PhD.”
Lisette also opens up about the burnout she experienced working as one of the only bilingual psychologists.
#FirstGen #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenProud #Psychology #PhD #imposter #mentalhealth #Latina
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Behind every great idea is a great conversation. Let’s keep talking. 💬
#InnovationMatters #FirstGen #FirstGenProud #Quote #FirstGenSuccess #CelebrateFirstGen #Trailblazer
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Another honest FirstGen story, not shying away from the hard truths and the paths to a better future, built one step at a time. 👍
#firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen
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Listen to an incredible story of resilience, from a very hard youth to graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy. #firstgen #firstgenproud #celebratefirstgen #law #justice
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To mark the National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8, we asked @uofwa.bsky.social #UWAllen students and faculty to share their experience being first and what advice they have for others on their #FirstGen journey. #CelebrateFirstGen #UWFirstGen news.cs.washington.edu/2025/11/10/f...
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A first-gen Ph.D. student shares how, growing up with parents denied higher education during China’s Cultural Revolution, she discovered research only at 20.
Despite initial fears of being behind, she closed the gap, a journey to be proud of.
scim.ag/4oVYFsZ
#CelebrateFirstGen
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Illustration of a graduate in cap and gown balancing on a stack of books, holding a diploma, with various abstract and artistic sketches around the books.
Sí se puede: My path to a Ph.D. as a struggling first-generation student
“I am so glad I never gave up on my childhood dream,” this chemist writes. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/4nBrSbA
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New essay about my experience teaching Wikipedia in the classroom as a first-gen graduate and professional. My goal in 2026 is to expand this work even further. #celebratefirstgen
wikiedu.org/blog/2025/11...
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Illustration of a person walking a tightrope between two buildings, with an inverted duplicate of the same scene below them, creating a symmetrical image.
Higher education created distance with my family—but our love endures
“I am still trying to figure out how to talk to my parents about my career and our differences,” this #postdoc writes. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/48VRso5
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A person at the top of a stylized spiral staircase offers a hand to another individual climbing the stairs, followed by a third person. The staircase represents a career path, symbolizing mentorship or guidance.
First-generation college students need mentors who believe in us
Now a professor herself, this researcher has developed a #mentoring approach inspired by her early experiences. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/4oliytB
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I can relate. I grew up in foster care and went from homeless to a PhD to homeless again after a career in science and education. I'm proud of my journey, but my story highlights how difficult in can be to fit in careers fed by intergenerational wealth and a culture of privilege. #CelebrateFirstGen
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An illustration of one person holding a book and opening a door for another person who appears through the doorway.
From homeless to #PhD: How I found my way into research
“For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers,” this grad student writes. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/49AeXmJ
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A conceptual illustration of a person with a smaller version of themselves inside their head walking to a bright open door. Text is: From homeless to Ph.D.: How I found my way into research.
"I was late learning about science … For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers. But I have been able to close the gap—and that is something to be proud of." #CelebrateFirstGen https://scim.ag/4nBoBJr
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🎉 Happy National FirstGen Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the resilience, determination, and achievements of first-generation students everywhere. Your journey inspires us all. Keep ringing that bell for success 💪
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGen #FirstGenProud
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Today is National First-Generation College Celebration! Leonardo Diaz, a first-gen @uofwa.bsky.social undergrad, recently made a discovery that could inspire drug treatments for autism.
@uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu #celebratefirstgen #uwfirstgen #bethefirst deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pat...
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Illustration of a person juggling multiple colorful masks, each with a distinct expression, against a backdrop of a city skyline.
How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation, international student
This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences are sources of strength. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/4opgAZh
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In honor of National First-Gen Celebration Day on Nov. 8, UCI social sciences first-generation faculty share tips for navigating the college experience
#CelebrateFirstGen
@ucirvine.bsky.social @uofcalifornia.bsky.social
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Tomorrow, we celebrate #FirstGenerationDay! A moment to honor the resilience and achievements of those who are the first in their families to attend college. Their journeys inspire us all. #HigherEd #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGeneration https://youtu.be/5IoBelRCRgY
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Today, we join with universities nationwide to #CelebrateFirstGen! 🐻✨
To our first-generation students: We're so thankful you’re here, and so proud of your work to blaze new trails for your families! #SicEm 
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Nov. 8 is #CelebrateFirstGen Day! 🎓
We’re recognizing the students, faculty, and leaders who were the first in their families to pursue a college degree.
Check out @firstgenforward.bsky.social's webinars that can be found in NASPA's learning library: tinyurl.com/4h5j8xcs
#HigherEd
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About one-fifth of our students are considered first-generation, meaning their parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. #CelebrateFirstGen
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on a few incredible #FirstGenGamecocks. ⤵️ sc.edu/uofsc/posts/...
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