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5 Success Tips for First-Generation College Students

First-generation students face unique challenges in college. Finding the right conditions to support your college experience can improve your chances of success along the way. The information and tips in this article can help you on your path toward college success.

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To Highlight or Hide: Navigating Diversity in Internship Applications

As students from diverse backgrounds navigate the internship application process, they may wonder whether to highlight or hide their identities as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, Black and African American, Latino, economically disadvantaged, or women. This article will explore the pros and cons of emphasizing diversity on internship applications.

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

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, many of the issues we first-generation college students (or …

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This resource provides context for the current state of first-generation student success, shares current conversations and scholarly literature and more.

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Career Conversation Questions and Sample EmailShare This: Share Career Conversation Questions and Sample Email on FacebookShare Career Conversation Questions and Sample Email on LinkedInShare Career Conversation Questions and Sample Email on X
List of questions and an email sample to reach out to alumni or professonials in your career field(s) of interest.

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Certification Finder by CareerOneStop helps job seekers identify certifications that can enhance their careers.

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Professional Association FinderShare This: Share Professional Association Finder on FacebookShare Professional Association Finder on LinkedInShare Professional Association Finder on X
The Professional Association Finder helps individuals locate relevant professional associations in their field.

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Clothing ClosetShare This: Share Clothing Closet on FacebookShare Clothing Closet on LinkedInShare Clothing Closet on X
Students are welcome to visit the Clothing Closet in the Career Development Center in the University Student Union (USU), Room 306, …

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