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.

Managing Money Anxiety While Job Searching

Money anxiety is a beast. In this episode, I talk through 5 steps you can implement to manage money anxiety while in your job search. I share my experience growing up low-income and continuing to earn a low salary even …

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From Childhood Passion to PhD, How This Engineer Forged a Career In STEM

Many of us form childhood passions that follow us into adulthood. For some, these become hobbies, and for others, these passions form the basis of our careers. That’s exactly how it happened for Ranjita Bhagwan, a principal engineer at Google, …

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Cybersecurity vs. Computer Science: What’s the Difference?

The difference between cybersecurity vs. computer science is subtle since cybersecurity is a specialization within computer science. Cybersecurity specialists primarily deal with protecting companies, data, and systems from cyberattacks, like ransomware, viruses, or phishing attempts. On the other hand, computer …

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NEW! UF in Panama: Exploring the Canal Across Disciplines

Beyond120 is excited to be a part of UF’s first winter break program from January 3-10, 2025.

The UF in Panama program is a 8-day immersive program (January 3-10, 2025) designed to help students develop both personally and professionally. This …

By Edwina Hurst
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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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Alumni Connections

Cheryl Hubbard

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Jerome Austin

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Paulo Salazar

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  • Talent Acquisition Lead Recruiter Christus Health
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Moeez Khan

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Charlene Joy Dela Cruz

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  • User Experience Designer II NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Vishnu Kamisetty

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  • Group Product Manager eHealth
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Sabrina Rahrovi

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  • Senior Program Manager Google
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Jasmine Tudor

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  • Senior Product Designer HubSpot
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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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  • Chief Financial Officer Boston Properties, Inc
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Nernwon Kargou

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  • Fellowship Manager Activate
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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.