First-Gen Spotlight: Ariana Alanis ’19!

Monday was National First-Gen Day of Celebration and we are spotlighting first-generation college student Denisonians all week! Ariana graduated in 2019 with a Spanish major and now works for Schuler Scholars outside of Chicago. As a Scholar Coach, she serves …

By Anneke Mason
Anneke Mason Senior Associate Director
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Career Exploration as a First-Gen Student

Monday was National First-Gen day. As a first-gen student and now as a career coach, I would like to recognize how that status may impact career exploration and the career preparation process. First, to all current first-gen students, congratulations on …

By Michele Doran
Michele Doran Senior Associate Director, Career Exploration
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First Generation Students: Hustle, Drive, and Determination

Your journey as a 1st Generation college student is a testament to your hustle, drive, and determination.  The obstacles you have faced and overcome not only provides you with an inspiring story to share with your potential employer, it communicates …

By Kati Bear
Kati Bear
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First-Gen Spotlight: Quintana Gest ’19!

Today is National First-Gen Day of Celebration and we will be spotlighting first-generation college student Denisonians all week! Quintana Gest graduated in 2019 with an Educational Studies major, and is now a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher with Uplift …

By Anneke Mason
Anneke Mason Senior Associate Director
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7 Job Search Tips for First Generation College Students

Check out this blog post for advice from a first generation graduate on navigating the job search!

 

By Leslie Hoover
Leslie Hoover Career Coach
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