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 Stop Underearning and Make More Money

In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues …

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Firsts and Forever: A College of Liberal Arts and Sciences First Gen Open Mic

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Event Title: Firsts & Forevers: A First-Gen Open Mic
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | …

By Adrienne Provost
Adrienne Provost Assistant Dean
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What is Digital Wellbeing? An Interview with Health Promotion Specialist, Dr. Palani Te

What is digital wellbeing, what does it have to do with career success, and what should we be doing about it? I interviewed Lifelong Wellbeing Health Promotion Specialist, Dr. Palani Te (who goes by “Te”), to find out more.

 

By Sara Smith-Paez
Sara Smith-Paez Health Promotion Specialist
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Explore Careers in Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Sales and Marketing – Career Chat on Nov. 5

Interested in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries? Whether you’re just starting to explore or actively applying, this Career Chat is a great opportunity to gain insight, ask questions, and connect with professionals working across the field.

Join us for …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

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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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Michael LaBelle

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Nernwon Kargou

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Guy Caprio

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Chris Wozniak

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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.