First Generation Students

Welcome to the First-Generation Students Community at the University of Florida! The resources and tools provided here have been thoughtfully curated to support you as a first-generation college student.

This community includes information and resources to empower you in building your career and professional development at UF and beyond. Take the time to explore articles, blog posts, and success stories from fellow first-gen students. Discover ways to make the most of your time at UF, like getting involved in student organizations, connecting with first-gen alumni, and utilizing real-time labor market data to guide your career choices.

How to Succeed During Your College Years

Going to college comes with much anticipation as well as copious amounts of nervous energy. Will I be accepted to my top school? Who is going to be my roommate? What will it be like to live on my own?

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Navigating Academia As A First-Gen Latinx Student: From A Latinx University Professor

As a Mexican-born, first-generation college student raised in Arizona, my ultimate goal was to graduate college. My parents had less than a sixth-grade education, so I never thought I would become a university professor teaching in spaces my family hadn’t …

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Fairygodboss Radio: Nolita Lewis – Material Behavior & Operations Leader at GE Aerospace

About the Episode

Meet Nolita Lewis, an executive leader with over 22 years of experience at GE. From being a first-generation college graduate with a fascination for planes to becoming a pioneer in the aerospace industry, she reflects on the …

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Ten Ways to Advocate for Yourself During the Job Interview Process

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this …

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How to get more out of your job search as a first-generation college graduate

Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …

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Alumni Connections

Moeez Khan

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Charlene Joy Dela Cruz

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Vishnu Kamisetty

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Sabrina Rahrovi

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Jasmine Tudor

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Nora Durgin

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  • School Psychologist Arlington Public Schools
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Michael LaBelle

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Nernwon Kargou

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  • Fellowship Manager Activate
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Guy Caprio

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  • Staff Therapist Loyola University Chicago
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Chris Wozniak

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  • Director of Technology and Information Systems The Awty International School
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Lisa Cameron

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Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.