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First-Generation Resources



Highlanders, welcome back to the CNAS Scholars blog ! I hope midterm session has treated everyone well. In this week's edition of the blog, we will be discussing a very important series of programs known as First-Gen Initiatives and what resources are available to any undergraduate students interested. 

The term "first-gen" describes a student who is first in their family to study in a four-year institution. Just by the name alone, the main goal of the First-Gen initiatives is to ensure first-generation students are able to engage and stay motivated in their journey towards student success. This includes different individualized programs, specialized campus support, and available student opportunities. UCR's first- cohort was shown to have outstanding first-gen student support by the Center for First-Generation Student Success, a nationally recognized source; more information can be found here. For future reference, the links below are different sections of the First-Gen website.

If you are interested in further updated information concerning First-Gen, please email firstgen@ucr.edu or visit this site for their quarterly newsletter. These newsletters are provided by Undergraduate Education and point out the most relevant and penitent topics and knowledge for students to read about. 

For specific research topics related to first-generation students, please go to this section for list of studies conducted. These research studies highlight how first-gen students have dealt with college transition and student engagement, experience, and support. 

As a first-gen student, it may be difficult to understand the meaning of certain academic phrases for your time here at UCR. Fear not, there is R' Jargon that defines and guides a student on specific terminology. To gain insight into what experiences can be had at UCR, there are also a variety of mentors available to support and foster student engagement. 

Lastly, contact information can found here for any future inquires.

Have a great rest of your Week 6, Highlanders!


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