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.

Finding Purpose and Building Belonging: Kumudra Nyun’s Journey at Helix

Before she found her footing in the lab at Helix, Kumudra Nyun was chasing sunshine — and maybe something more.

Born and raised in Myanmar, Kumudra moved to the U.S. as a teenager. She finished high school in San Francisco, then …

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Timeout With Seby Balan

Call a timeout with first-generation entrepreneur & podcast host, Seby Balan. He joins us to talk about how sports made an impact on his life and how those skills play a role in his work today. Plus, Seby shares what …

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A Quick Start Guide to Networking Events

If you know you should be networking but don’t know where to get started this is the episode for you! Or maybe you have been going to networking events but you’re unsure if you’re making the most of them, then …

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Get Career-Ready with Extended Services During Career Prep Week!

Career Showcase is just around the corner, and we want Gators to feel confident, polished, and prepared. That’s why the Career Connections Center (C3) is offering Extended Services Hours from Wednesday, September 24 to Friday, September 26, designed to help …

By Danie Adams
Danie Adams Career Engagement Career Coach
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Mentorship at UF

What is a mentor? What does mentorship at the University of Florida look like? Is a mentor right for you? These are exciting questions to ask yourself. Regardless of the answers, know this: there are experienced individuals on campus, in …

By Braden Blue
Braden Blue
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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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  • 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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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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  • Senior Director of Development The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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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.