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.

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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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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Pathways to Law: Building Experience Before Law School – recording and recap

This workshop guides pre-law students in developing competitive law school applications through a range of experiential learning opportunities. The session emphasizes the value of internships, volunteer work, professional networking, and engagement with University of Florida platforms such as Gator Network …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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Career Fair Confidence: Standout Strategies from Foresight Construction & Oelrich Construction

Career week is coming soon! Are You Ready to Show Them What You’re Made of?

Career fairs can feel overwhelming. You’re surrounded by polished resumes, elevator pitches, and a sea of students all hoping to make an impression. So how …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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From Passion to Project: Our Year in Path to Purpose

1. Introduction

Path to Purpose: Community-Based Projects (Path to Purpose) is a hands-on service-learning program run by the University of Florida’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service (BCLS) that helps students grow while making a real difference in their communities.


By The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
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Career Resources

Pre-Law students seeking financial aid and scholarship support should utilize AccessLex Institute. This website offers many free resources and webinars …

Experiential Learning encompasses diverse personal and professional activities, engaging you beyond the classroom to gain practical insights, develop knowledge and …

Job board related resource through the State of Florida. This page is focused on current students and recent graduates interested …

Join the First-Gen Community on Gator Network!

Connect with first-gen alumni, students, faculty, and staff who are ready to …

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.