First-Generation College Student Career Barriers (and How To Overcome Them)

Content Written by McKayla Girardin from Forage Career Blog

I was a first-generation college student, and while I’ve held numerous jobs over the past decade, the struggles that began in college still have a lasting effect on me today. Unfortunately, …

By Jasmin Jaimes
Jasmin Jaimes Career Advisor II
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Advice from one first-generation college student to others who are seeking internships and entry-level jobs

We recently shared some advice for first-generation college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry-level jobs. I was thrilled to then hear from one who had some really, really good advice for other first-generation students.

Diana Cleinmark

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